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Governor Mikie Sherrill • Lt. Governor Dr. Dale G. Caldwell

Division of Administration

Department of the Treasury Internship Program

Are you ready to jump-start your career in State Government? The New Jersey Department of the Treasury now has a paid student internship program! This is an incredible opportunity to gain hands-on experience and grow in a meaningful career within government services.

Internship Program Status

The Department of the Treasury is currently recruiting Student Interns for our Fall Trimester!

Submit your completed Internship Application Packet to Treas.Internship@treas.nj.gov by no later than 5pm on July 10, 2026

Program Video

Eligibility & Requirements

Fall Trimester Timeline

How To Apply

Compensation

Participating Treasury Divisions & Agencies

Internship Fields of Study

Hours & Work Location

Testimonials

Important Notes

Eligibility & Requirements

Interested applicants must be at least 17 years old and actively pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, doctorate, or law degree at a higher education academic institution on a full time basis. A full-time student is generally defined as one who carriers at least 12 semester credit hours as an undergraduate or nine semester credit hours as a graduate student.

Fall Trimester Timeline

  • Recruitment

    June 26 - July 10, 2026

  • Interviews

    Mid July - Early August

  • Job Offers

    August

  • Start Dates

    September 22, 2026

  • End of Trimester

    December 11, 2026

How to Apply

Submit an application packet identifying your field of study or area(s) of interest to Treas.Internship@treas.nj.gov. Application packet must include all of the following documents:

  • Treasury Internship Application
  • Resume
  • Cover letter
  • Copy of unofficial transcript
  • Optional: Letters of Recommendation

Submit your completed Internship Application Packet by no later than 5pm on July 10, 2026

Compensation

The Treasury Internship Program is a paid internship and does not offer college credits or provide for supervisors or managers to complete any relevant coursework forms for the intern to receive college credits. Compensation is in accordance with the student's current academic year.

  • Freshman (0-29 Credits): $17.50 per hour
  • Sophomore (30-59 Credits): $18.50 per hour
  • Junior (60-89 Credits): $19.50 per hour
  • Senior (90+ Credits): $20.50 per hour
  • Graduate or Law Student: $21.50 per hour

Participating Treasury Divisions & Agencies

Treasury Divisions

  • Division of Administration
  • Division of Investment
  • Division of Pensions & Benefits
  • Division of Property Management & Construction
  • Division of Purchase & Property
  • Division of Revenue & Enterprise Services
  • Division of Risk Management
  • Division of the State Lottery
  • Division of Taxation
  • Office of Management & Budget
  • Office of Public Finance
  • Office of Revenue & Economic Analysis
  • Unclaimed Property Administration

In-But-Not-Of Treasury Agencies

  • Cannabis Regulatory Commission
  • Division of the Rate Counsel
  • Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Authority
  • Office of Administrative Law
  • Office of the Corrections Ombudsperson
  • Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman
  • Office of the State Comptroller
  • Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and their Families
  • Secure Choice Savings Program
  • and many more!

Internship Fields of Study

  • Accounting
  • Business
  • Communications/Marketing/Graphic Arts
  • Construction/Property Management
  • Economics
  • Emergency Management
  • Finance
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology
  • Investment
  • Legal/Compliance
  • Legislative Affairs
  • Political Science
  • Procurement
  • Public Policy

Hours & Work Location

Student Interns will be required to report to the office on a regular basis (most positions are located in the Trenton area); however many positions may be eligible to participate in the Department's pilot hybrid telework program, as approved by management. Details will be made available throughout the interview and pre-employment process.

Intern Testimonials

I genuinely love interning for the NJ Department of the Treasury because I get to see the combination of both my majors, political science and communication, in action. Throughout my internship, I have learned more about state policies, government programs, and the budget process than any class could offer. This experience has given me valuable insight into a career in public service and I encourage any college student who is interested in state government or public service to apply for a fall internship! – Elizabeth Gorman, Rutgers University, Class of 2028
"Interning at the NJ Department of the Treasury has been transformative, which is why I chose to return for two consecutive summers. I feel that I have truly grown professionally through my day-to-day interactions. I have also expanded my knowledge of fiscal policy and have seen the state’s initiatives to ensure responsible stewardship of public resources firsthand. In my position, I have also had the opportunity to intertwine my interests in policy and economic strategy. - Frankie Luna, Columbia University, Class of 2028

Important Notes

Residency Requirement: In accordance with the New Jersey First Act, P.L. 2011, c.70, new public employees are required to establish and maintain principle residence in New Jersey within one (1) year of employment. For more information, please visit the Department of Labor.

Work Authorization: Applicants must possess acceptable work authorization in the United States in accordance with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services and Department of Homeland Security regulations. Candidates on student visas, F1 visas, or H1B visas are not eligible for employment at this time.


Last Updated: Thursday, 07/02/26