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Local recruitment: Watershed & Land Management Intern via LinkedIn New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Trenton, NJ, USA 🇺🇸 About the job This position is part of the EPIC Program (Environmental Pathways in Informed Careers) specifically reserved for Trenton Central High School students.

Title:

Watershed & Land Management Intern Posting Number:

WLM-2026-5i

Closing Date:

November 4, 2026

Start Date of Internship:

February 8, 2027

End Date of Internship:

June 11, 2027

Existing Vacancies:

1

Location :

501 East State Street, Trenton, NJ 08625

Scope of Eligibility:

This position is only open to students at Trenton Central High School who are seniors.

Internship Hours Per Week:

16-20 hours per week (4 days per week, from 1 PM - 4 PM)

Hourly Rate:

$19 per hour

Program:

Watershed & Land Management - Office of the Assistant Commissioner for

Watershed and Land Management Program Description:

At the DEP's Watershed and Land Management Program (WLM), our mission is to unite land and water stewardship through a collaborative, watershed-focused approach. Since our inception on June 1, 2020, we have been dedicated to preserving and enhancing New Jersey's water quality and natural resources while safeguarding communities from environmental threats.

Project Description:

The Watershed and Land Management (WLM) Program is seeking a high school intern to support its IT Unit with website design and development projects. The intern will gain hands-on experience in web design and coding while helping create and update content for the WLM website as part of the Department's community outreach efforts. Specific to the

Position:

Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to organize information, maintain records, and perform basic data entry.

Preferred Interests:

Interest in local government operations and community engagement. Interest in gaining a holistic understanding of DEP programs and structure. Interest in networking and attending interagency or public meetings.

License:

Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Residency:

All persons newly hired on or after September 1, 2011, have one year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey subject to the provisions of

N.J.S.A. 52

14-7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), also known as the "New Jersey First Act". Authorization to

Work:

Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.

Note:

The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenship to the United States.

Veteran's Preference:

To qualify for New Jersey Veteran's Preference/status, you must establish Veteran's Preference through the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs. Please submit proof of your Veteran's Preference along with your resume as indicated below. For more information, please visit https://nj.

gov/military/veterans/services/civil-service/preference/ SAME applicants:

If you are applying under the NJ SAME program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter) must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME program, please visit https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email SAME@csc.nj.gov, or call CSC at (609) 292- 4144 and select Option #3 7 days remaining Apply by 4 November, 2026 APPLY Job no longer available? Let us know!

POSITION TYPE

Internship

ORGANIZATION TYPE

Government

EXPERIENCE-LEVEL 0-2

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