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Summer Intern, Ground Transportation Strategies

AT The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

Summer Intern, Ground Transportation Strategies

New York, NY

Description

About the Internship

The Aviation department is looking for a summer intern to join their Ground Transportation Strategies team!

Responsibilities

  • Assist with improving the collection, organization, and overall scope of data maintained for ground transportation permittees -- including Uber, Lyft, Carmel, Dial7, and several third-party shuttle bus operators -- to provide continued analysis of transactions and revenue reporting
  • Assist with optimizing the Virtual Taxi Dispatch mobile application at JFK, as well as assist with project planning for deployment of the app at EWR and LGA (this application enables taxi drivers to join the airports' taxi dispatch queues from their mobile phone)
  • Assist the Ground Transportation Senior Airport Permit Coordinator with collection of For-Hire-Vehicle documentation and administration of applicable commercial permits.
  • Perform varied assignments to further support ground transportation initiatives, including research on best practices used in the management of for-hire vehicles at airports domestically and internationally

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Minimum Qualifications

  • Enrollment at a college/university through Summer 2025 and into the Fall 2025 semester

Desired Qualifications

  • Strong interest in airport commercial management, ground transportation and parking, and business process improvement
  • Capable of managing projects efficiently, meeting deadlines, and reporting progress in a timely manner
  • Excellent business writing and presentation skills
  • Ability to build relationships with diverse sets of internal and external stakeholders (e.g., Port Authority staff and tenants)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Familiarity with financial terminology and basic accounting principles

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, meaning that the schedule will include both virtual and in-person work

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 $18.07 to $30.31 (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.

Client-provided location(s): New York, NY, USA
Job ID: Port_Authority-15403814
Employment Type: Intern

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Holiday Events
    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Financial Counseling
    • Pension
  • Professional Development

    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program