Summer Intern, Sustainability, Resiliency & Transportation

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

388d • $36,670 - $61,506

About The Position

The Summer Intern in Sustainability, Resiliency & Transportation at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will work within the Planning & Sustainability Unit to engage in meaningful projects that impact the future of the World Trade Center campus. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainability initiatives, enhance transportation access, and develop innovative strategies for climate resilience while gaining valuable skills in a collaborative environment.

Requirements

• Enrollment at a college/university through Summer 2025 and into the Fall 2025 semester.
• Major or experience in Urban Planning, Sustainability, Transportation, Environmental Science, or a related field, or a strong interest and acumen for these areas.

Nice To Haves

• Passion for Public Service: You care about creating better cities and advancing sustainability, resiliency, and transportation.
• Problem Solver: You love digging into challenges and creating creative solutions.
• Great Communicator: You're skilled at explaining ideas and making an impact with your words.
• Team Player: You work well with others and thrive in collaborative environments.
• Knowledge and/or experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with 2D or 3D software.

Responsibilities

• Champion Sustainability: Lead or support waste management initiatives, including composting pilots and outreach efforts.
• Strengthen Resilience: Collaborate on climate adaptation projects, such as flood mitigation strategies, to help future-proof campus facilities.
• Enhance Transportation: Work on initiatives to improve pedestrian and cyclist access, optimize bike parking, and streamline mobility across the campus.
• Reimagine Public Spaces: Contribute to shared street and plaza enhancement projects, bringing placemaking concepts to life with vibrant and functional designs.
• Research & Innovate: Dive into benchmarking studies and uncover insights to advance best practices in sustainability, resiliency, and transportation.
• Collaborate & Deliver: Join a dynamic, hybrid team to execute projects, prepare polished deliverables, and present your findings to leadership.
• Engage the Community: Help strengthen stakeholder connections through programming, outreach, and feedback collection that align with campus goals.

Benefits

• Hourly rate range of $17.63 to $29.57, 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.

What This Job Offers

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