Summer Intern, Port Sustainability & Resilience
About The Position
About the Internship The Port Department of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented college intern to support the Port Sustainability & Resilience (PSR) team. The PSR group leads initiatives that advance environmental stewardship, climate resilience, decarbonization, and sustainable operations across the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey—one of the nation’s busiest and most complex port systems. This internship offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in port-sector sustainability and contribute to initiatives that shape the future of resilient, low-carbon maritime operations in the region.
Requirements
- Enrollment at a college or university at the time of the internship
- Major in Environmental Science, Engineering or related discipline
- Must be able to drive and possess a valid driver's license
- Pursuit of studies in environmental science, engineering, sustainability, urban planning, public policy, data science, or related fields.
- At least one year of completed college coursework in a relevant major.
- Demonstrated experience through coursework, projects, or prior internships in at least one of the following areas: Environmental or sustainability analysis, Data analysis or GIS, Climate resilience or climate science, Public policy or research, Engineering or infrastructure-related studies
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with GIS, data visualization tools, or environmental modeling software is a plus.
- Strong analytical, research, and written/verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Interest in climate adaptation, maritime operations, transportation planning, and public-sector sustainability.
Responsibilities
- Work alongside PSR staff to advance programs and research that strengthen the Port’s environmental performance and long-term climate resilience.
- Assist with data collection, analysis, and visualization for sustainability, emissions, and climate-risk initiatives.
- Support research on best practices in green port operations, clean energy technologies, and climate-resilient infrastructure.
- Contribute to sustainability program development (e.g., clean trucks, shore power, environmental compliance).
- Help prepare reports, presentations, communication materials, and stakeholder engagement resources.
- Participate in field visits, team meetings, and cross-departmental collaborations.
Benefits
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
