Summer 2026 Staff Intern
- State Government Affairs
- Trenton PSEG Trenton, NJ for later # 1388515500 Position summary ree work location categories: Onsite
- roles where employees are expected to be onsite daily. Hybrid fixed
- roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work fixed days each week Hybrid flexible
- roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work, but the onsite requirements have greater flexibility.
(i.e. 5-8 days a month vs. set days each week). As an employee, if you are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, you will have access to a wide range of comprehensive benefits from day one, designed to support your total well-being: medical, dental, vision, parental leave and family leave programs, behavioral health programs, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off. More than 13,000 people already call PSEG their work home, taking pride in providing safe, reliable service to millions of customers. If you're looking for a place where you can build a meaningful career and help power and support our communities, we'd love to welcome you to the team. PSEG is not offering visa sponsorship for this position. Job Summary PSEG is looking for a Summer 2026 Staff Intern for State Government Affairs. This job involves working as a Summer Intern supporting the State Government Affairs ("SGA") organization in identifying key political and policy issues impacting the business as well as assisting the organization in the implementation of PSEG's public affairs objectives. Internship will provide administrative skills essential to career development, along with a broadened understanding of the workings of a nonprofit organization. This position will be Hybrid Flexible. Job Responsibilities Assignments will include working alongside professionals in the following areas: Assist the State Government Affairs team with advocacy efforts including attending/monitoring legislative committee meetings and company sponsored community events. Monitoring and tracking of state legislation and policy developments for the creation of legislative updates Policy research and data analysis Job Specific Qualifications The successful incumbent(s) must be actively pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited institution in Public Policy or Political Science and graduating between December 2026 and May 2029. Students graduating in May/June 2026 are not eligible unless they are enrolling in a post-graduate degree program in the fall term of 2026. PSEG recognizes institutions of higher education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent. Incumbents must have completed freshman level course work for consideration. Because this position will require traveling to various PSEG locations, a valid driver's license and a safe driving record is required. Desired 3.0 GPA All PSEG internship roles are paid at an hourly rate. Incumbents are expected to work 40 hours per week over the duration of the summer internship. We are targeting currently enrolled/matriculating students that are able to commute to their designated work location as needed. Housing, transportation, and immigration support will not be provided in association with these positions. Some positions at PSEG require access to information covered by the Department of Energy's regulation 10 CFR 810 (Part 810). If applicable, the successful applicant must prove they are: (1) a citizen or national of the USA; OR (2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (Non-Conditional Permanent I-551 / Green Card / Permanent Resident Card holder); OR (3) a citizen, national, or permanent resident of a "Generally Authorized" destination on the attached list not also a citizen, national, permanent resident of any country not listed; OR (4) a "Protected Individual" under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)). As an employee of PSEG, you should be aware that during emergency restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations. For all roles, PSEG's drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing. Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations) are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and medically, the use of these products are prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for a positive result. If you are a current PSEG Long Island (PSEGLI) employee and offered an opportunity with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries other than PSEGLI, you will be treated as a new hire. Please note that as a new hire to PSEG, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG new hires. Similarly, for PSEG employees who accept job opportunities with PSEGLI, your benefits will change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of
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