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Greenway Intern - SPFHS-2026-29i
CompanyNJ Department of Environmental Protection
LocationNewark
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 9, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will perform outdoor fieldwork including trail and site maintenance, condition monitoring, and documentation. They will also provide planning or mapping support and assist with internal project activities related to greenway operations.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$19 - $24
Company Size
1539
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
35 hours
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About The Company
On America's first official "Earth Day" — April 22, 1970, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection was born. New Jersey became the third state in the country to consolidate its past programs into a unified major agency to administer aggressive environmental protection and conservation efforts. Former Governor William T. Cahill appointed Richard J. Sullivan as the first commissioner.
Since that day, NJDEP began a role to manage natural resources and solve pollution problems. In what started with about 1,400 employees in five divisions, NJDEP now has a staff of approximately 2,900 and is a leader in the country for its pollution prevention efforts and innovative environmental management strategies.
About the Role
Title: Greenway Intern
Posting Number: SPFHS-2026-29i
Closing Date: March 16, 2026
Start Date: June 1, 2026
End Date: August 21, 2026
Existing Vacancies: 1
Location: 25 Verona Ave, Newark, NJ 07104
Internship Hours Per Week: Monday -Wednesday, 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Schedule may adjust based on weather or operational needs.
Hourly Rate: Sliding Scale based on Education Level ($19-$24 Per Hour)
Program: State Parks, Forests, and Historic Sites - Bureau of Barks and Forestry
Program Description: Within the Department of Environmental Protection, the State Parks, Forest Service, Forest Fire Service, Natural Lands Management and State Park Police work together to provide equitable and responsible access to the state’s natural, historic and recreational resources. Through the implementation of best practices in stewardship, education, interpretation, law enforcement and forest protection, we ensure the conservation, protection and understanding of these resources.
Project Description: Perform outdoor fieldwork including trail and site maintenance, condition monitoring, and documentation. Provide planning or mapping support and assist with internal project activities related to greenway operations, with limited office-based tasks as needed.
Specific to the Position: Interest in outdoor, environmental, or community-focused work. Ability to perform basic physical tasks outdoors and follow safety procedures and instructions. Basic organizational and computer skills; familiarity with mapping or GIS is a plus but not required.
Preferred Area of Study: Seeking individuals enrolled at an accredited university/college studying Environmental Sciences/Studies, Natural Resource Management, GIS, Environmental/Community Planning, Environmental Policy, Sustainability, Ecology, Physical Geography, or Biology.
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.
Employee Benefits
TES / Hourly employee benefits include:
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 [email protected], or call CSC at (609) 292- 4144 and select Option #3.
Equal Opportunity Employment: The State of New Jersey seeks to increase the richness and diversity of its workforce, and in doing so, become the employer of choice for all people seeking to work in State Government. To evaluate the effectiveness of our efforts to attract and employ a diverse workforce, applicants are asked to voluntarily answer a few brief questions on the NJ Affirmative Action Information Form. All information is considered confidential and will be filed separately with the agency's affirmative action officer. This information will not be part of your application for employment and will not be considered in any hiring decision.
Posting Number: SPFHS-2026-29i
Closing Date: March 16, 2026
Start Date: June 1, 2026
End Date: August 21, 2026
Existing Vacancies: 1
Location: 25 Verona Ave, Newark, NJ 07104
Internship Hours Per Week: Monday -Wednesday, 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Schedule may adjust based on weather or operational needs.
Hourly Rate: Sliding Scale based on Education Level ($19-$24 Per Hour)
Program: State Parks, Forests, and Historic Sites - Bureau of Barks and Forestry
Program Description: Within the Department of Environmental Protection, the State Parks, Forest Service, Forest Fire Service, Natural Lands Management and State Park Police work together to provide equitable and responsible access to the state’s natural, historic and recreational resources. Through the implementation of best practices in stewardship, education, interpretation, law enforcement and forest protection, we ensure the conservation, protection and understanding of these resources.
Project Description: Perform outdoor fieldwork including trail and site maintenance, condition monitoring, and documentation. Provide planning or mapping support and assist with internal project activities related to greenway operations, with limited office-based tasks as needed.
Specific to the Position: Interest in outdoor, environmental, or community-focused work. Ability to perform basic physical tasks outdoors and follow safety procedures and instructions. Basic organizational and computer skills; familiarity with mapping or GIS is a plus but not required.
Preferred Area of Study: Seeking individuals enrolled at an accredited university/college studying Environmental Sciences/Studies, Natural Resource Management, GIS, Environmental/Community Planning, Environmental Policy, Sustainability, Ecology, Physical Geography, or Biology.
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.
Employee Benefits
TES / Hourly employee benefits include:
- Earned Sick Time*
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 [email protected], or call CSC at (609) 292- 4144 and select Option #3.
Equal Opportunity Employment: The State of New Jersey seeks to increase the richness and diversity of its workforce, and in doing so, become the employer of choice for all people seeking to work in State Government. To evaluate the effectiveness of our efforts to attract and employ a diverse workforce, applicants are asked to voluntarily answer a few brief questions on the NJ Affirmative Action Information Form. All information is considered confidential and will be filed separately with the agency's affirmative action officer. This information will not be part of your application for employment and will not be considered in any hiring decision.
DEP Notices of Vacancy have a 4:00 p.m. deadline on the closing date. When filing for these opportunities, please be sure to have your letter of interest and credentials sent electronically before 4 p.m. on the closing date.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to inclusive hiring and a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Accommodations under ADA will be provided upon request.
Key Skills
Outdoor FieldworkTrail MaintenanceSite MaintenanceCondition MonitoringDocumentationPlanning SupportMapping SupportInternal Project ActivitiesGreenway OperationsSafety ProceduresOrganizational SkillsComputer SkillsGIS (Plus)Environmental WorkCommunity-Focused Work
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Benefits
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