Overview Job Summary EDA Overview Join the NJEDA and help lead New Jersey to sustainable economic growth, fostering equitable opportunities and vibrant communities. We offer hybrid work, a supportive culture, and robust benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and extensive wellness programs. Make a tangible impact and shape New Jersey's future with innovative economic development at NJEDA. Job Overview + Under the supervision of the Executive Vice President, this role provides essential support in the daily operations of the department. Responsibilities include assisting Directors with the Historic Preservation, Aspire, Brownfields, and Cultural Arts Facilities Expansion (CAFE) tax credit programs, preparing promotional and guidance materials, preparing review documents, and coordinating and moderating meetings. + This role supports NJEDA's mission by collaborating with professionals to develop and implement innovative solutions that enhance New Jersey's economic well-being. The position contributes to addressing economic challenges and offers experience in real estate projects, program analysis, and stakeholder engagement. + The ideal candidate should have an interest in economic development and public-private partnerships, with a self-starter attitude for working independently. Basic knowledge of the real estate industry and NJEDA tax credit programs is preferred. Effective communication skills are essential, along with strong organizational and multitasking abilities. This is a paid internship. Responsibilities Duties Daily Tasks and Responsibilities: + Disseminate technical information and provide general guidance about EDA's Real Estate tax credit programs to various stakeholders. + Collect, update, and maintain data and reports, including using the CRM system, to track real estate tax credit programs. + Support department staff and Selection Committee during the evaluation period for competitive tax credit programs. Projects: + Assist in outreach activities to promote EDA’s real estate tax credit programs. + Work closely with Real Estate Directors on industry issues, initiatives, and policy discussions. + Conduct research on real estate tax credit policies and programs and write policy memos. Goals and Objectives: + Enhance the accuracy and comprehensiveness of the data and reports regarding tax credit programs. + Improve outreach and dissemination of information to increase awareness and participation in EDA’s programs. + Develop clear policy recommendations through research and analysis. Collaboration and Cross-Divisional Interaction: + Collaborate with team members and other departments to support program initiatives and policy discussions. Reporting Structure: + Report to Real Estate Directors while handling assigned tasks and projects. + Exercise some decision-making independence under the guidance of supervisors. + Must complete annual self-assessment as required. + Performs other duties and special projects, as assigned. Qualifications Skills and Qualifications Technical Skills: + Proficiency in data analysis and preparation of data visualization materials for leadership. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software packages. + Basic knowledge of the real estate industry and NJEDA tax credit program, preferred. Soft Skills: + Strong initiative and self-starter attitude; comfortable working independently and managing multiple tasks with minimal supervision, while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. + Effective communication skills; proficient in grammar, spelling, and editing, fostering strong interactions with professionals and EDA staff. + Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to prioritize workload, analyze data, and prepare documentation and visual materials for leadership, promoting a cooperative and customer-focused team environment. Certifications: + None, required Experience: + No work experience is required, however, experience in a professional setting, is preferred. + Advanced degree or industry specific certification may be substituted for 1 year of experience Education: + Enrollment in an accredited degree program with a concentration in Real Estate, Construction Management, Legal, Policy, Planning, Environmental, Historic Preservation, Architecture, or closely related field. Software/Tools Proficiency: + Ability to learn new software packages, required. + NJEDA utilizes Microsoft as the core application platform and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite is preferred. Additional Information + Minimal physical demands and ability to work out normal business hours + Travel expected when necessary for business operations Certificates and Licenses Required + Staff are 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 essentials duties of the position. Note The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job description. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope, general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Your employment at NJEDA is voluntary and subject to termination by you or NJEDA at will, with or without cause, or with or without notice, at any time. Nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to conflict, eliminate or modify the employment-at-will status of NJEDA employees. This position is considered exempt and is excluded from minimum wage, overtime regulations, and other rights and protections afforded nonexempt workers under the FLSA. NJEDA reserves the right to amend/revise this job description as necessary to meet current and changing business needs. NJ SAME Program In accordance with P.L. 2021, c. 465 and P.L. 2021, 466, the SAME program was established to enable New Jersey State agencies to hire, promote, retain, and advance qualified individuals whose physical or mental impairments impact their abilities to participate in the hiring and promotion process for non-competitive and unclassified titles within the State workforce. The SAME program allows candidates, who identify as having a significant disability, to apply for non-competitive and unclassified positions through a fast track hiring process. This program uses a fast-track process that permits people who are eligible for the program to request that the State appointing authority schedule with them a good faith interview. For more information about the SAME program and the Fast Track Hiring program, please Click Here (https://www.nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml) . If you have any questions, please email, or call the contact as indicated on the job vacancy announcement. This posting open to eligible applicants regardless of SAME eligibility. Equal Opportunity Employer Position Requirements + Foreign degrees/transcripts must be evaluated by a reputable evaluation service at your own expense and must be submitted prior to a start date. If this cannot be provided within 21 days of an offer the offer will be rescinded. + Must comply with the “New Jersey First Act” which requires employees hired after September 1, 2011, to reside in New Jersey. Non-New Jersey resident employees must relocate to New Jersey within one year of their date of hire and provide proof of residency to Human Resources. + Must complete an Outside Activity Questionnaire (disclosure of outside office or employment) on an annual basis. + Must review the required NJ State Ethics Guidelines found on the state website. + 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. #LI-KH1 Apply or Email a Friend Interested in this opportunity? LocationUS Job ID 2025-2188 Category/Department Real Estate Programs