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Summer 2026 Staff Intern - State Government Affairs - Trenton

Location: Trenton, NJ, US, 08604

Company: PSEG

Requisition: 83707
 
PSEG Company: PSEG Services Corp.
 
Salary Range: $ 38,100 - $ 57,200
 
Work Location Category: Hybrid Fixed

Job Summary

PSEG is looking for a Summer 2026 Staff Intern for State Government Affairs.

This job involves working as a Summer Intern supporting the State Government Affairs ("SGA") organization in identifying key political and policy issues impacting the business as well as assisting the organization in the implementation of PSEG's public affairs objectives. Internship will provide administrative skills essential to career development, along with a broadened understanding of the workings of a nonprofit organization.

This position will be Hybrid Flexible.

Job Responsibilities

Assignments will include working alongside professionals in the following areas:

  • Assist the State Government Affairs team with advocacy efforts including attending/monitoring legislative committee meetings and company sponsored community events.
  • Monitoring and tracking of state legislation and policy developments for the creation of legislative updates
  • Policy research and data analysis 

Job Specific Qualifications

  • The successful incumbent(s) must be actively pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited institution in Public Policy or Political Science and graduating between December 2026 and May 2029. Students graduating in May/June 2026 are not eligible unless they are enrolling in a post-graduate degree program in the fall term of 2026. PSEG recognizes institutions of higher education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent. Incumbents must have completed freshman level course work for consideration.
  • Because this position will require traveling to various PSEG locations, a valid driver's license and a safe driving record is required.

Desired 

  • 3.0 GPA

All PSEG internship roles are paid at an hourly rate. Incumbents are expected to work 40 hours per week over the duration of the summer internship. We are targeting currently enrolled/matriculating students that are able to commute to their designated work location as needed. Housing, transportation, and immigration support will not be provided in association with these positions.