Summer Intern, Human Capital

Description

About the Internship

The Human Capital Summer Internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the center of a dynamic, people-first organization, directly supporting initiatives that shape the employee experience across the agency. As part of the Human Capital team, the intern will contribute to high-impact projects spanning, employee engagement, communications, and organizational development and gain exposure to how strategic HR drives business outcomes. This role sits within a collaborative and forward-thinking department that is reimagining how we attract, support, and retain top talent, giving the intern a front-row seat to meaningful transformation work. Throughout the experience, the intern will build critical skills in project management, stakeholder engagement, and data-informed decision-making while working alongside experienced professionals and leaders. By the end of the internship, the student will leave with practical knowledge, a strong professional network, and a deeper understanding of how Human Capital Powers the People that Power the Port Authority (Our Mission).

Responsibilities:

• Support day-to-day operations and administrative activities of the Chief Human Capital Office
• Support Human Capital Town Hall, including but not limited to, presentation preparation, AV request, and calendar coordination.
• Building Service Requests (BSR): Delivery and visitor requests, conference room request and set-up, etc.
• Submit the Human Capital Weekly Report to the Executive Director's Office
• Coordinate Port Authority Bus Terminal and Gateway Chief and Director tours.
• Take actionable item meeting minutes
• Provide logistical support for high priority projects and day-to-day operational needs for the Chief Human Capital Office.
• Create and manage Human Capital Events Calendar.
• Marketing and PA Studio Requests
• Complete ad hoc assignments and special projects as directed, demonstrating flexibility, initiative, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities

Minimum Qualifications:

• Enrollment at a college or university at the time of the internship
• Major in Aviation, Business Administration, or related field of study.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Desired Qualification:

• Rising sophomore, junior, or senior
• Experience with Microsoft apps such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc.
• Demonstrates exceptional communication skills with strong flexibility and adaptability in a constantly evolving environment.
• The ability to use discretion and perform in a highly confidential setting with the ability to multitask.
• Strong ability to think critically and conduct research.
• Attention to detail, ability to proofread, format documents, and be committed to producing high quality work.

Internship Details:

• The start date will be Thursday, May 28, 2026
• The internship will last approximately 12 weeks, ending on Friday, August 21, 2026
• This is a full-time internship (5 days per week at 7.25 hours per day)
• 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 $18.07 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.

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.

Client-provided location(s): New York, NY

Job ID: Port_Authority-17642537

Employment Type: INTERN

Posted: 2026-04-21T23:42:00