Intern, Project Planning & Development

Description

About the Internship

This intern will report to the Project Planning & Development Manager in the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (ODEI). Expanding opportunities for small, minority, and women-owned business enterprises (M/WBEs) is a critical part of the Port Authority’s inclusionary contracting practices. The Project Planning & Development team supports the early phases of those contracting practices and is one of the four units that report to the Assistant Director of Business Diversity/Compliance Management. This intern will gain an understanding of the agency’s contracting and solicitation process, along with how small businesses are included along the way.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach to and surveys for firms regarding upcoming contracts
• Prepare list of firms, managing contract datasets, and drafting participation memos
• Track construction projects, analyze contract details to identify opportunities for participation, and prepare briefing materials for the Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer
• Draft process and procedure document documents and assist in the implementation of process improvements
• Prepare presentation materials and presenting key topics at ODEI briefings
• Perform data analytics and database management
• Assist with special projects and assignments as needed 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Enrollment at a college or university at the time of the internship
• Major in urban planning, public policy, engineering, business administration, political science, or related discipline
• Interest in working in the public sector and contributing to the success of the New York/New Jersey region
• Excellent communication, research, and presentation skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite (SharePoint, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Desired Qualifications  

• Ability to multi-task and complete projects with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently on complex assignments and to work in a fast-paced team environment on multi-disciplinary projects
• Knowledge of Business-to-Government (B2G) Now software

Internship Details

• The start date is expected to be in September 2026
• This internship will require 36.25 hours/week
• In accordance with Port Authority policy, this position permits interns to work remotely a maximum of one day per week. In person collaboration is essential to how the Port Authority conducts business and regular in-office days or team collaboration days may be required depending on business needs. Some internships may require interns to be fully in-person.

Selection Process

• Only applicants under consideration will be contacted
• If selected to move forward, the hiring team will reach out directly to schedule 1-2 interviews
• Different internships will have different timelines for interviews

Compensation & Benefits

• The hourly rate range is $18.61 to $31.22 (the exact rate will be determined by internship type and rising school year)
• Ability to opt in to the New York State and Local Retirement System
• Access to Employee Business Resource Groups
• Facility Tours
• Career Panels
• Social/Networking Events

How to Apply: Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the "Apply Now" button and submitting a 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. It is the Port Authority’s policy, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws, to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment and who request the Port Authority do so, unless providing the requested accommodation would result in an undue hardship to the Port Authority. Job applicants may request a reasonable accommodation (1) if they claim a disability is affecting the interview process, or (2) to ensure that if they are selected for a position, they can perform the essential job functions. To submit a request, please contact the recruiter or email the Human Resources Department’s Disability Accommodation Coordinator at [email protected]. The Port Authority will treat any request for Reasonable Accommodation by a job applicant confidentially.