Summer Intern, Regional Planning & Coordination

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey • New York, NY

402d • $36,670 - $61,506

About The Position

The Summer Intern in Regional Planning & Coordination at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will support the Planning Department by analyzing geolocation data and developing tools to communicate findings related to truck activity patterns and community demographics. This internship offers hands-on experience in geospatial data analysis and coding, contributing to collaborative projects that address strategic challenges faced by the agency and the region.

Requirements

• Enrollment at a college/university through Summer 2025 and into the Fall 2025 semester
• Major in Planning, Public Policy, Geography, Engineering, or a related field
• Rising senior or graduate-level student
• Experience with ArcGIS or other geospatial analysis software
• Experience with a scripting language such as Python or R

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with teams on complex projects
• Experience using scripting languages to analyze large datasets
• Demonstrated interest in transportation and/or urban policy
• Demonstrated interest in public service
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Analyze geolocation data to understand origins, destinations, and routing for trucks visiting Port Authority facilities.
• Create tools to communicate the results of this analysis.
• Develop dashboards and story maps to communicate demographic and socioeconomic data on neighborhoods surrounding our facilities.
• Prepare presentations on your findings.
• Participate in other projects depending on time availability and circumstances.

Benefits

• Hourly rate range of $17.63 to $29.57
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Support Activities for Transportation
• Education Level: No Education Listed