Summer Intern, Port Sustainability & Resilience
Description
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.
Responsibilities
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.
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.
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.
- 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. 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
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.