Description
About the Internship
The Economics Unit in the Planning & Regional Development Department is responsible for providing the agency with a variety of economic activities such as forecasting, benefit cost analysis, and other functions. The Economics Unit works across all departments of the Port Authority (Aviation, Tunnels, Bridges and Terminals, PATH, and the Commercial Ports) to give economic insights into macroeconomic conditions that influence business activities.
Responsibilities
- Independently research regional and state-level economic topics relating to transportation, environment justice, and regional demographics.
- Compile statistics at both national and regional level.
- Have discussions with relevant agency line and staff departments.
- Conduct quantitative research on key Port Authority initiatives.
- Prepare analysis on topics and policies relevant to the Port Authority that are digestible for public and/or staff.
- Develop outreach materials on relevant topics and present research at end of internship.
- Write professional level documents and emails.
- Provide support for other duties as assigned
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Minimum Qualifications
- Enrollment at a college/university through Summer 2025 and into the Fall 2025 semester
- Major in Economics, Statistics, Planning, Public Policy or a related field
- Rising senior or graduate-level student
- Experience with Microsoft apps such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc.
Desired Qualifications
- Strong interest in Economics, Demographics, Transportation, and Quantitative Modeling.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to deliver timely work product.
- Organized with experience working independently on multiple projects.
- Working knowledge of modeling software such as R, Stata, Eviews, PYTHON, or others
Internship Details
- The start date will be Thursday, May 29, 2025
- The internship will last approximately 12 weeks, ending on Friday, August 22, 2025
- This is a full-time internship (5 days per week at 7.25 hours per day)
- The format is expected to be hybrid
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 $17.63 to $29.57 (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.