Summer Intern – Government Affairs

Overview

 As an intern at NJBIA, students will be involved in projects that help them to learn, develop business skills and make a meaningful contribution to NJBIA’s agenda and goals.

Interns will report directly to the Vice President of Government Affairs.  A copy of the position description is attached. To apply for a summer internship, please have students submit their application by Friday, April 25, 2025, by visiting here: https://www.njbia.org/internship-applic

Located in Trenton, NJBIA provides information, services, and advocacy to its member companies to build a more prosperous New Jersey. NJBIA is accepting applications for a hybrid government affairs internship starting in May/June 2025.   

NJBIA is seeking interns to join our Government Affairs team who have strong research and writing skills, a basic understanding of governmental processes, and an interest in New Jersey politics.  Selected interns are financially compensated for their hours worked: undergraduate students receive $16.00/hour, and graduate students receive $19.00/hour. The association also works with interns to secure academic credit, if applicable.  

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  

• Assisting in policy and economic research;   

• Assisting in quantitative and qualitative research;  

• Assisting in the development of educational materials on high-priority legislative issues;  

• Attending state legislative committee meetings;  

• Monitoring state and federal legislation and regulatory issues;    

• Drafting correspondence and policy positions;  

• Maintaining databases;  

• Attending and assisting at events.  

Qualifications:  

• An undergraduate junior/senior or a graduate student majoring in Political Science, Government Affairs, Public Policy, Business, Economics or related disciplines;  

• Proven success in research methods and/or economics course(s);  

• A strong interest in research;  

• Proficiency in state/federal database navigation;  

• Proficiency in Excel;  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;  

• Ability to work well independently and in a team atmosphere;  

• Must have the ability to complete work in a timely manner;  

• Must be well-organized and highly reliable.  

Interns will report to the Vice President of Government Affairs.  Please apply for the summer internship program below by Friday, April 25. A cover letter, resume, writing sample, and two recommendation letters are required.  Students should indicate the research methods and/or economics courses taken in their cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be considered.   

NJBIA Contact: Elissa Frank, Vice President of Government Affairs, efrank@njbia.org