Summer Intern, Sustainability, Resiliency & Transportation

The Summer Intern in Sustainability, Resiliency & Transportation at the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey will support projects impacting the World Trade Center campus. Responsibilities include leading waste management initiatives, collaborating on climate adaptation projects, enhancing transportation access, and engaging with the community. Candidates should be enrolled in a relevant college program and possess strong communication skills. The position is located in New York, NY and is not remote.
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.

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

Requirements
• Enrollment at a college/university through Summer 2025 and into the Fall 2025 semester.
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• 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.
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• Problem Solver: You love digging into challenges and creating creative solutions.
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• Great Communicator: You're skilled at explaining ideas and making an impact with your words.
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• Team Player: You work well with others and thrive in collaborative environments.
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• Knowledge and/or experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with 2D or 3D software.

Benefits
• Hourly rate range of $17.63 to $29.57, determined by internship type and rising school year.
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• Ability to opt in to the New York State and Local Retirement System.
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• Access to Employee Business Resource Groups.
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• Facility Tours.
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• Career Panels.
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• Social/Networking Events.