Small Business Services Intern

Job Summary

Provides administrative support to the Small Business Services Team.    

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares files, financial documents, and grant documents for the application review process.  

• CRM maintenance, but not limited to generating letters to request grant application documentation and tracks documentation received. 

• Works closely with program managers on Small Business Services’ initiatives and policy discussions. 
• Promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative, and customer focused work environment among division, EDA staff, and external customers.  

• Assists liaisons at events and exhibits 
• Performs other duties and special projects, as assigned. 

Required Skills and Abilities 

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; proficient in grammar, spelling and editing; and foster communications with business professionals and EDA staff 
• Ability to prioritize workload, must be highly organized, detail-oriented, handle various tasks simultaneously and work independently within limited time constrains with little or no supervision 
• Ability to analyze data, prepare data visualization materials and other relevant documentation for the sector leaders 
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and deal effectively and diplomatically with business professionals and EDA staff 
• Demonstrates respectful behavior and promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer focused work environment among division, EDA staff and external customers.   

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new software packages 

Required Qualifications 

Education and Experience Requirements 

• Enrollment in an accredited degree program 

Physical Demands 

• Minimal  

Travel 

• N/A 

Certificates and Licenses Required 

• Valid driver’s license 

Note 

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job description. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope, general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job.  This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. 

Your employment at NJEDA is voluntary and subject to termination by you or NJEDA at will, with or without cause, or with or without notice, at any time.  Nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to conflict, eliminate or modify the employment-at-will status of NJEDA employees.   

NJEDA reserves the right to amend/revise this job description as necessary to meet current and changing business needs. 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Position Requirements 

• Foreign degrees/transcripts must be evaluated by a reputable evaluation service at your own expense and must be submitted prior to a start date.  If this cannot be provided within 21 days of an offer the offer will be rescinded. 
• Must comply with the “New Jersey First Act” which requires employees hired after September 1, 2011 to reside in New Jersey. Non-New Jersey resident employees must relocate to New Jersey within one year of their date of hire and provide proof of residency to Human Resources. 

• Must complete an Outside Activity Questionnaire (disclosure of outside office or employment) on an annual basis.