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 Procurement department name is looking for a Technology intern to join their team!

　　About the Procurement Department & Technology Division:

　　The Procurement Department is responsible for the purchase of goods and services for the agency.

　　The Technology Division specializes in the purchase of software, hardware, and professional services in executing technology solutions for individual departments. With these procurements often come the mutual agreement of terms and conditions which must be met by both parties. There are a variety of methods of technology procurement which come with them specific steps and documentation. As noted, our activities are legal contractual agreements with vendors and firms which obligate satisfactory performance to ensure payment. We have many levels of administrative research, analysis and filing required. Port Authority is looking for ways to automate and streamline much of the routine administrative processes associated with the procurement process. At the same time, we have a need for assistance with documents that need organization, audit and electronic storage.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Learn what is needed to purchase technology for the Port AuthorityExplore the different methodologies and steps required:Example1: Government piggybacking is but one methodology which requires analysis of the price lists for products and services and determination is the vendor cost proposals align with those prices. Intern will be instructed on how to research and do the analysis for compliance with this procurement method.Example 2: Supporting research such as a Vendor Integrity Check (VIC) is required for certain dollar limits and/or types of procurement. Intern will be shown how to gather that information for submission to the analysts.Assist in cleaning up the backlog of agreements, which includes reviewing the documentation gathered (by buyer, by transaction) in consummating the contracts then use what you have learned in what is needed to purchase technology and audit what is present or missingExposure to our manual processesSuggest ways to automate processes, which would include a proposal and prototype of automation as a final project of this internship

　　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

　　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 4 World Trade Center in Lower ManhattanThe 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.