Contact Us

Michael Dribbon, Ph.D.
Chief Innovation and Research Officer
732.258.7063

Victoria Porterfield Gregorio, PhD, EdM
Director, Center for Discovery, Innovation & Development
973.788.6960
vgregorio@childrens-specialized.org

Jennifer Biondi, PMP
Project Manager, Center for Discovery, Innovation and Development
973.788.6952
jbiondi@childrens-specialized.org

Interested in working for CDID?

Center for Discovery, Innovation and Development Internship Opportunity

Internship Position

The Center for Discovery, Innovation and Development (CDID) mentors and train interns who are interested in contributing to positive disruptive changes for individuals with special needs. Interns will gain valuable skills and have the opportunity to make contributions that directly impact the lives of children with special needs and their families.

CDID is currently seeking interns who are interested in contributing to our work related to social impact and community investment initiatives, particularly with research and collecting metrics for new and existing programs. Key projects around social determinants of health include but are not limited to food insecurity, behavioral health and workforce readiness programs for children/adolescents with special needs.

Eligibility for this position includes:

  • An interest in enhancing the lives of individuals with special needs (individuals with special needs are encouraged to apply!)
  • Must be a motivated self-starter with the ability to maintain a positive attitude and professional relationship with others
  • Ability to multi-task, pick up new skills quickly and receive direction from multiple individuals
  • Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program
  • Strong written communication skills
  • Comfort with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
  • This position is currently remote with the potential for some occasional travel to our Millburn, NJ office or other local sites.
  • This position is eligible for either a paid stipend or school credits.

For the Fall internship, please apply no later than July 1st
For the Spring internship, please apply no later than November 1st
For the Summer Internship, please apply no later than March 15th

Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Jennifer Biondi at jbiondi@childrens-specialized.org