Description

　　The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey offers paid internships to students that provide the opportunity to work with knowledgeable and experienced professionals on assignments critical to operating, maintaining, and expanding the transportation infrastructure for one of the greatest economies in the world. Assignments include hands-on projects to cultivate technical, writing, communication, and team-building skills. The diversity of our businesses creates a variety of opportunities for students to gain exposure to the work of a first-class public agency.

　　The Aviation department is looking for a summer intern to join their Landside Operations team at JFK Airport!

　　About the JFK Landside Operations Division:

　　The Landside Operations Division at JFK Airport manages various Transportation and Customer Services related contractors (parking, bussing, taxi dispatch, customer service reps, homeless outreach, snow, construction, etc.). The responsibility encompasses all aspects of the airport outside of the airfield. JFK is in the midst of an 18-billion-dollar redevelopment project that will transform the airport over the next ten years. This construction puts added pressure on Landside Operations to preserve customer experience as we navigate an uncertain and ever-changing environment.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Develop presentation materials, organize and lead meetings, regularly communicate with stakeholders to seek input and communicate progress, and develop analyses and tracking systems. The intern will work closely with the team, providing regular updates and seeking guidance as needed.Manage and deliver at least one initiative regarding a Landside contractor. The project will require a scope document, cost-benefit analysis, and a summary document when the initiative is completed.

　　Qualifications:

　　Enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program through the Fall 2024 semester (August 2024 or beyond)Experience with Microsoft apps such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc.Excellent written and oral communication skillsInterest in contributing to the success of the New York and New Jersey regionInterest in public service and/or transportationWillingness to learn

　　Desired

　　Interest in Aviation/TransportationExperience in Contract Management, Statistical Analysis/Interpretation, and Project Management

　　Internship Details:

　　The start date will be Thursday, May 30 with an orientation that will take place at 4 World Trade Center in Lower ManhattanThe internship will last 12 weeks, ending on Friday, August 23This is a full-time internship (generally 5 days per week at 7.25 hours of work per day plus a 45-minute break)The format is expected to be hybrid, partially virtual and partially in-person at JFK AirportThe hourly salary range is $17.20 to $28.85 (the hourly salary is determined by internship type and school year)These details are subject to change

　　How to Apply:

　　Click "Apply Now"Follow the promptsPlease submit the following with your applicationA resume that clearly indicates your expected graduation dateA cover letter detailing why you want to intern at The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

　　How to Apply:

　　Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the "Apply Now" button and submitting a combined cover letter and resume. The Port Authority of NY & NJ welcomes veteran and military spouse applications.

　　Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

　　About The Port Authority:

　　Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. The agency's network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than twenty three billion in annual wages and eighty billion in annual economic activity. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.

　　Equal Opportunity Employer

　　The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.