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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 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.

Job Summary   Under the general direction of the Manager, HR Operations, the Data Analyst will help support and maintain the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and other systems supported by the human resources team. The role will collect, compile, and analyze HR data, metrics, and statistics to assist in  making recommendations related to recruitment, retention, compliance, engagement, etc.  The Data Analyst will also assist with the grading of job descriptions utilizing the Hay methodology.   $58,080 - $72,600   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   Responsible for supporting social media strategies, also recruiting and staffing strategies primarily for the recruitment of interns, including sourcing, interviewing, monitor social media platforms, assessing and reporting; maintains excellent relations with hiring managers, and candidates, to ensure that open positions are filled in a timely and cost-effective manner.   $58,080 - $72,600   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  Under the supervision of the Chief Economist and the Chief of Staff, the Economist will be responsible for leading Authority-wide and program specific research projects in order to support the achievement of EDA’s mission and business objectives. The Economist will assist the Chief Economist with all responsibilities entailing data analysis, econometric modeling, content generation, and thought leadership.    $65,484 - $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 Finance Intern will support the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in a variety of initiatives and priority projects that advance the goals of the NJEDA (the Authority). Specifically, the Intern will provide analytical support for various fiscal projects such as comparisons of actual results to projections, preparation of updated annual forecasts, and spending plans for projects funded by State and Federal appropriations. In addition, the Intern may assist in the preparation of Fiscal Summaries of new projects which document narrative descriptions and funding sources. This will require close coordination with both Fiscal and Programmatic staff across NJEDA.

Job Summary   The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) team within the Office of the CEO/Chief of Staff supports the Authority’s commitment to growing New Jersey’s economy and increasing equitable access to opportunity. The NJEDA believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are inherent to creating a stronger and fairer New Jersey economy and building a diverse workforce increases business performance. The Authority is guided by the concept of “diversity on purpose,” the idea that diversity at the NJEDA and in the businesses and communities the Authority serves should not only be recognized but intentionally fostered. This principle guides the NJEDA in producing top-quality, innovative programs and services that serve New Jersey’s diverse residents, communities, and businesses.   The Senior Officer, Inclusive Culture Development supports internal programs designed to promote organizational DEI development. This role is responsible for leading the facilitation of Authority programs and will serve as a subject matter expert on organizational DEI within the Authority.   $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 successful candidate will participate in the design, development, implementation, and administration of Clean Energy Programs. Additionally, the Analyst will interact directly with stakeholders to gather intelligence and build relationships in support of sustainable economic development policy. The applicant should have a first-hand insight of program management, business development, relationship management, government operations as well as corporate financial and investment knowledge. This person also maintains a general working knowledge of other NJEDA Programs and Departments in order to support, promote, and manage NJEDA’s offerings effectively to manage external and internal relationships.   This job’s responsibilities include but not limited to, the NJEDA’s NJCel, NJCool, CPACE, NJZip and other programs. This would include being responsible for relationship management, business process, application coordination, program development, and data entry. The Analyst will coordinate and collaborate their efforts within the Clean Energy Programs team and larger NJEDA organization.   $65,484 - $81,855   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   Responsible to perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks as assigned by the appropriate department. Duties of the Administrative Assistant include providing support to our managers and employees, assisting in daily office needs and managing our company’s general administrative activities.   $44,880 - $56,100   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    Responsible to perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks as assigned by the appropriate department. Duties of the Administrative Assistant include providing support to our managers and employees, assisting in daily office needs and managing our company’s general administrative activities.   $44,880 - $56,100   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.