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About the Internship The purpose of the internship is to gain real-world experience in accounting practices and take on tasks in the Port Authority’s Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR) Division within Comptroller’s Department. While working in FAR, you will be exposed to different areas such as debt, portfolio, employee benefits, insurance and grants. Responsibilities Preparation of cash and insurance reconciliations Review of debt transactions and schedules Review of portfolio transactions and schedules Review and update benefits and insurance schedules Prepare …

About the Internship The Major Capital Projects (MCP) Department is seeking a Summer Intern to support its Finance/Cost Control team. This internship offers hands-on exposure to the financial and analytical functions that support some of the region’s most complex transportation infrastructure projects. Interns will work alongside experienced Port Authority professionals, gaining experience in budgeting, project controls, contract analysis, and financial documentation. This role sits at the center of MCP’s mission to deliver major construction projects effectively and efficiently, offering valuable …

About the Internship This internship is with the Aviation Department’s Wildlife Management Team working on diamondback terrapin management at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Interns will conduct daily patrols for terrapins, collect biological data, and mark and release terrapins on site. There may be opportunities to assist with a variety of other airport wildlife field work and data management projects. Responsibilities Capture, handle, and mark live diamondback terrapins Input data into wildlife management database Assist with other wildlife field …

About the Internship The Aviation Department oversees the five airports within the Port Authority system, the largest airport system in the United States. Within the department, the Airport Operations Unit is responsible for ensuring the safe daily operations of the airports in compliance with FAA Part 139 and Advisory Circular 150 series. Key responsibilities include managing self-inspection programs, wildlife hazard management, airfield driver training, snow and ice control, the Airport Emergency Plan, quarterly inspections of fueling facilities and equipment, airfield …

About the Internship As a Graphic Design Intern, you will have the opportunity to apply your design skills in a real-world setting, contributing to projects that have a tangible impact on communities in New York and New Jersey and gain project management experience. You will work closely with our PA Studio Creative Services Graphic Designers, marketing, and communication teams on various design projects, from branding to digital media, helping to convey our message and mission effectively. Responsibilities Assist in the …

About the Internship The Landside Operations Division at JFK Airport manages various Transportation and Customer Services related contractors (parking, bussing, taxi dispatch, customer service reps, homeless outreach, snow, construction, etc.). The responsibility encompasses all aspects of the airport outside of the airfield. JFK is in the midst of an 18-billion-dollar redevelopment project that will transform the airport over the next ten years. This construction puts added pressure on Landside Operations to preserve customer experience as we navigate an uncertain and …

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 …

About the Internship The Planning and Innovation Department is looking for an Economics intern to join their team! The Economics Unit in the Planning & Innovation Department is responsible for providing the agency with variety of economic activities such as forecasting, benefit cost analysis, and other functions. The Economics Unit works across all departments of the Port Authority (Aviation, Tunnels, Bridges and Terminals, PATH, and the Commercial Ports) to give economic insights into macroeconomic conditions that influence business activities. Responsibilities …

About the Internship The Port Authority’s Tenant Construction and Alteration Process (TCAP) encompasses all alterations and minor works at existing facilities, in addition to all new construction, and is a way of managing work performed in leaseholds and public facilities. The process efficiency serves the interests of both the Tenant and the Port Authority and requires close coordination between both parties. The TCAP Central Office leads the agency’s effort to be recognized as the premier transportation authority for commercial partner …