NJ Career Accelerator Paid Internship(s)

NY/NJ Baykeeper

NY/NJ Baykeeper

New Jersey, USA
Posted on Mar 20, 2026

Are you a NJ-based college student or recent graduate who is passionate about environmental conservation, STEM, or community advocacy? Looking for hands-on experience that prepares you for a career in sustainability, marine biology, or environmental justice?

NY/NJ Baykeeper is hiring two paid interns for Summer 2026 through the NJ Career Accelerator Internship Program.

$20/hour | 150–200 hours over 10 weeks | Hybrid (Kearny Point, Hazlet, and field sites across NJ)

Urban STEM Intern

• Conduct water quality monitoring, support oyster habitat restoration, and participate in hands-on fieldwork across the NY/NJ Harbor Estuary.

Community Engagement and Environmental Justice Intern

• Lead public outreach, support environmental justice programming, and work directly with underserved communities on clean water and climate resilience initiatives.

Why Apply

• Gain real-world experience in environmental science and sustainability

• Work alongside scientists, educators, and policy advocates

• Contribute to meaningful conservation and community impact

• Build a network in New Jersey’s growing green economy

• Strengthen your resume with fieldwork, data collection, and community engagement experience

How to Apply:

Submit your resume, a brief (250-word) essay on your career goals, and an unofficial transcript to keion@nynjbaykeeper.org.

Apply by March 31, 2026.

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