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Job Summary   The Managing Director – Technology Innovation is the Authority’s leader and industry expert on a portfolio of 10+ capital investment, innovation, and entrepreneurship products and initiatives, with an anticipated annual value of $200+ million. The Managing Director is forward-facing to the public and will foster strong working relationships with key industry stakeholders. This individual will engage regularly with private sector c-suite leaders and senior government stakeholders. The Managing Director will serve as an innovation economy advocate and champion within State government. The position serves as a public face of the Authority and the State on technology innovation industries and products, and economic development matters. The Managing Director leads a team of 10+ economic development professionals at the Authority including serving as a resource for the NJ Commission on Science, Innovation & Technology (CSIT). CSIT is a “sister” agency to the Authority with a separate board of Directors and Executive Director.   The individual is responsible for shaping and leading the Authority’s efforts to ensure the State’s long-term competitiveness in the innovation economy through products delivered to the market. This position is responsible for leading a team which manages, develops, structures, and implements products and initiatives that align with the goals and strategies stated in the State’s economic plan. This organizational leadership role is further responsible for the attractiveness, effectiveness, and operational excellence of the respective products all while maintaining the highest level of fiduciary responsibility.   $129,744 - $162,180   Note: The NJEDA currently offers a hybrid work schedule for up to 2 days of telecommute work from home. To participate, you will be required to have high speed home internet access and a managers approval. This program does not supersede the "New Jersey First Act", which requires newly hired NJEDA employees to establish and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey.

  Job Summary The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) serves as the State’s principal agency for economic growth. The NJEDA drives inclusive and sustainable economic development by helping to build strong and dynamic communities, creating good jobs for New Jersey residents, providing pathways to a stronger and fairer economy, and implementing initiatives to strengthen New Jersey’s long-term economic competitiveness. The Economic Transformation Division’s mission is to accelerate the growth of New Jersey’s economy by implementing initiatives that enhance the State’s long-term economic competitiveness and establish New Jersey as an innovation leader within high job growth strategic industries, including life sciences, technology innovation, clean energy, and film and digital media. The division focuses on these priority industries and also provides cross-industry support through workforce training, venture, manufacturing, and tax credits & incentives teams. The Intern will work directly with the Life Sciences team to support and coordinate key initiatives that further the team’s mission to support and grow the life sciences industry in New Jersey.

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Job Summary   The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) serves as the State’s principal agency for economic growth. The NJEDA drives inclusive and sustainable economic development by helping to build strong and dynamic communities, creating good jobs for New Jersey residents, providing pathways to a stronger and fairer economy, and implementing initiatives to strengthen New Jersey’s long-term economic competitiveness. The Economic Transformation Division’s mission is to accelerate the growth of New Jersey’s economy by implementing initiatives that enhance the State’s long-term economic competitiveness and establish New Jersey as an innovation leader within high job growth strategic industries, including life sciences, technology innovation, clean energy, and film and digital media. The division focuses on these priority industries and provides cross-industry support through workforce training, venture, manufacturing, and tax credits & incentives teams. NJEDA’s Manufacturing, Incentives & Tax Credits Department seeks an outstanding intern candidate to collaborate with a team of highly motivated financial professionals, who are passionate about advancing New Jersey’s Innovation economy. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to support the team’s product portfolio including the Emerge program, NJ Manufacturing Voucher Program (MVP) and NJ Re-assigning In-State Employees NJ RISE. Job and industry growth support are vital to growing the innovation economy. The NJEDA’s Manufacturing, Incentives & Tax Credit department manages products that assist businesses looking to expand their footprint in New Jersey by identifying industry gaps and engaging with key stakeholders. The successful candidate will assist in the execution and management of these products by providing administrative maintenance, creating marketing materials, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and assisting with program research, education, and processes. The candidate will gain an in-depth insight into the facilitative role of State government in through assignments and research involving policy creation, business development, government operations, and program analysis. This internship is designed to prepare students for a fast-paced business environment.  

Job Summary   Responsible for overseeing the Authority’s centralized invoice intake and tracking process, providing accurate visibility of payments owed and reducing cycle time to disbursements in accordance with the New Jersey Prompt Payment Act [P.L. 1987, Chapter 184]. Informs Management on the aging of accounts payable and identification of appropriate amounts to accrue for monthly financial reporting purposes. Performs other financial and administrative duties as needed.   $40,480 - $50,600

  Job Summary   The International Innovation and Partnership (IIP)intern will work alongside the Director of International Innovation and Partnershipand other members of the team to support a variety of initiatives and priority projects that advance the goals of the Authority. Specifically, the Intern – International Innovation and Partnerships will provide support in coordinating with global entities, including business, academia, government officials and organizations to build economic relations, investment opportunities, and agreements from abroad with NJEDA. The role will require memo writing, event planning, research, attending international networking events and the creation of projects and initiatives designed to promote NJEDA’s relationship locally and internationally.   

  Job Summary   The successful candidate will work with a team of highly motivated professionals who are passionate about developing and executing forward-thinking solutions to support New Jersey companies working in the life sciences, technology, Clean Tech / Clean Energy space and other key industry sectors.  The successful candidate will perform duties that will assist CSITwith the implementation of various grant programs including the SBIR/STTR Matching Grant , Catalyst & Clean Tech Seed Grants and Catalyst & Clean Tech Voucher programs. He/she will gain first-hand experience working within CSITand will perform important and meaningful work in helping New Jersey companies develop innovative solutions in  key industry sectors.

Job Summary    The Sr. Program Officer, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Reporting& Analytics supports departmental and organizational visibility objectives in the promotion and advancement of DEI initiatives across the organization. This role is responsible for the development and management of information reportingand analysis of data for the DEI department. The Sr. Program Officer, DEI Reporting& Analytics will help to advance internal and external DEI initiatives that support business goals by setting objectives, measuring key results, and analyzing relevant data.This role will support project teamwork byutilizing strong data analytics competency to inform decisions relating to diversity and equity across internal products and programs, as well asDEI-related outreach and engagement efforts.    This position will support community, business, and sector development by providingnecessary reporting and analysisto drive data-informed decision making across the Authority, while ensuring the impact of the Authority’sDEI efforts are communicated effectivelywith internal staff, external stakeholders, interagency partners, and the public.    $76,184 - $95, 230   Note: The NJEDA currently offers a hybrid work schedule for up to 2 days of telecommute work from home. To participate, you will be required to have high speed home internet access and a managers approval. This program does not supersede the "New Jersey First Act", which requires newly hired NJEDA employees to establish and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey.

  Job Summary   The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) serves as the State’s principal agency for economic growth. The NJEDA drives inclusive and sustainable economic development by helping to build strong and dynamic communities, creating good jobs for New Jersey residents, providing pathways to a stronger and fairer economy, and implementing initiatives to strengthen New Jersey’s long-term economic competitiveness.    The Economic Transformation Division’s mission is to accelerate the growth of New Jersey’s economy by implementing initiatives that enhance the State’s long-term economic competitiveness and establish New Jersey as an innovation leader within high job growth strategic industries, including life sciences, technology innovation, clean energy, and film and digital media. The division focuses on these priority industries and also provides cross-industry support through workforce training, venture, manufacturing, and tax credits & incentives teams.    The Economic Transformation Intern will work alongside the Economic Transformation team to support a variety of initiatives and priority projects that advance the goals of the Authority. Specifically, the Intern – Economic Transformation will provide support to all of the departments reporting to the Chief Economic Transformation Officer, which includes Innovation Impact, Clean Energy & Workforce Innovation Partnerships, Manufacturing, Incentives & Tax Credits, Film, and Life Sciences. The role will assist with operational efficiencies, marketing,memo writing, event planning, policy research,scheduling support, and the creation of projects and initiatives designed to promote NJEDA’s programs and products.    This is a paid remote internship. Undergraduate students will receive $16.00-18.00 per hour and graduate students will receive $23.00 per hour.  

Job Summary   The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) serves as the State’s principal agency for economic growth. The NJEDA drives inclusive and sustainable economic development by helping to build strong and dynamic communities, creating good jobs for New Jersey residents, providing pathways to a stronger and fairer economy, and implementing initiatives to strengthen New Jersey’s long-term economic competitiveness. NJEDA is supporting the launch of the Wind Institute for Innovation and Training (Wind Institute). The Wind Institute will be a new independent authority charged with advancing offshore wind workforce development, education, research, and innovation efforts that support the growth of New Jersey's offshore wind industry and the state's position as a regional offshore wind hub.   The Intern will work directly with the leadership of the Wind Institute to support and coordinate key initiatives that further the Wind Institute’s mission.     Interns can work 10-25 hours per week during the Fall/Spring semesters. Summer interns can work up to 35 hours per week for 8 weeks     Graduate students are qualified to apply and paid $23.00 per hour for this internship.