Description
About the Internship
This intern will report to the Project Planning & Development Manager in the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (ODEI). Expanding opportunities for small, minority, and women-owned business enterprises (M/WBEs) is a critical part of the Port Authority’s inclusionary contracting practices. The Project Planning & Development team supports the early phases of those contracting practices and is one of the four units that report to the Assistant Director of Business Diversity/Compliance Management. This intern will gain an understanding of the agency’s contracting and solicitation process, along with how small businesses are included along the way.
Responsibilities
+ Conduct outreach to and surveys for firms regarding upcoming contracts
+ Prepare list of firms, managing contract datasets, and drafting participation memos
+ Track construction projects, analyze contract details to identify opportunities for participation, and prepare briefing materials for the Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer
+ Draft process and procedure document documents and assist in the implementation of process improvements
+ Prepare presentation materials and presenting key topics at ODEI briefings
+ Perform data analytics and database management
+ Assist with special projects and assignments as needed
Minimum Qualifications
+ Enrollment at a college or university at the time of the internship
+ Major in urban planning, public policy, engineering, business administration, political science, or related discipline
+ Interest in working in the public sector and contributing to the success of the New York/New Jersey region
+ Excellent communication, research, and presentation skills
+ Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite (SharePoint, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Desired Qualifications
+ Ability to multi-task and complete projects with attention to detail
+ Ability to work independently on complex assignments and to work in a fast-paced team environment on multi-disciplinary projects
+ Knowledge of Business-to-Government (B2G) Now software
Internship Details
+ The start date is expected to be in September 2026
+ This internship will require 36.25 hours/week
+ 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.
Selection Process
+ 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
Compensation & Benefits
+ The hourly rate range is $18.61 to $31.22 (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 (https://www.jointheportauthority.com/pages/diversity-inclusion-programs)
+ Facility Tours
+ Career Panels
+ Social/Networking Events
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