Description
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey offers paid internships, providing students with the opportunity to work with experienced professionals on assignments critical to building, operating, and maintaining transportation and infrastructure assets in New York and New Jersey. Assignments include hands-on projects where interns quickly become part of the team and help the agency with its mission of keeping the region moving. 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 Data Analytics intern for their JFK Airport Rail Operations team!
About the JFK Airport Rail Operations Team:
AirTrain JFK is fully autonomous train system serving the JFK Airport terminal and connecting passengers to rental car facilities, long term parking and the greater New York regional transportation network. The Rail Operations team provides oversight on the Operations and Maintenance of this state of the art technological system. Our team is multidisciplinary with subject matter expertise in IT systems, automatic train control systems, power distribution and security to name a few. The selected candidate will be a part of a dynamic team that solves problems in real time and collaborates with JFK airport stakeholders to provide world class customer service to our passengers.
Responsibilities:
Assist withData collectionRidership data analysis and visualizationPassenger Survey ReviewResearchCollaborate with other departments within Port Authority
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:
Major in Data Analytics/Science, Engineering, Finance, Computer Science, or a related majorExperience in programming or automation with tools such as R, Python, Power AutomateTeam player with the ability to think outside the boxTransit experienceEagerness to play an active role in the premier transit system in New York
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 enter 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 application:A 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.