Summer Intern, Innovation
Today• New York, NY
Description
About the Internship
The Innovation Hub of the Department of Planning and Innovation is tasked with ideating, funding, and executing innovative pilot projects that will improve the agency's business today and tomorrow. The purpose of these pilots is each to test a prescribed hypothesis such as "how many people can this autonomous vehicle system transport" or "can we replace boat inspections with drone flights?" Each pilot is shaped alongside employees from a variety of departments across the agency, pitched to executives for funding, and then executed and reported on. The Innovation Intern will help facilitate this process and get to develop a pilot project of their own!
Responsibilities
- Assist pilot managers in innovative projects deployed through the agency's Innovation Hub, including projects related to autonomous vehicles, drones, sustainability, and AI
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to analyze data to forecast and/or evaluate the results of the implementation of an innovative technology
- Assist project managers in developing and pitching pilot projects to senior executives of the agency
- Manage new and existing content on the Innovation Hub's internal SharePoint site
Minimum Qualifications
- Enrollment at a college or university at the time of the internship
- Major in Engineering, Economics, Computer Science, Political Science, Public Administration, Transportation, or a related discipline
Desired Qualifications
- Self-starter
- Excellent communication, research, and applicable technical skills.
- Project management experience
- Experience with design software
- Experience with Microsoft apps such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Interest in contributing to the success of the New York and New Jersey region
- Interest in public service and/or transportation
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
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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-17093998
Employment Type: INTERN
Posted: 2025-12-01T23:40:58
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Fitness Subsidies
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- FSA
- HSA
- Pet Insurance
Parental Benefits
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