NJ Division of Administration - Office of Human Resources

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

Recruitment for the Summer Trimester has concluded and all job offers have been made.

We are not accepting applications for the Internship Program at this time. We encourage you to check back soon for information on future recruitments.

Program Video

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!

Fields of Study / Areas of Interest

Accounting
Business
Communications/Marketing
Construction/Property Management

Diversity & Inclusion
Economics/Finance/Investment
Emergency Management
Human Resources

Human Resources
Information Technology
Legal/Compliance
Legislative Affairs

Medical Fraud
Procurement
Supply Chain Management

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

Hours and 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.

Program Timeline By Trimester

Fall Trimester
Recruitment: May/June
Start/End Dates: September - December (16 Weeks)

Spring Trimester
Recruitment: September/October
Start/End Dates: January - May (16 Weeks)

Summer Trimester
Recruitment: January/February
Start/End Dates: May - August (12-14 Weeks)

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
Two (2) letters of recommendation (issued within the last 12 months)

We are not accepting applications for the Internship Program at this time. We encourage you to check back soon for information on future recruitments.

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.