Job Description
**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**
+ 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.
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ 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.
**Desired Qualifications**
+ 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.
**Internship Details**
+ 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.
**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 $18.07 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
REQNUMBER: 63935
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Summer internship, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, 1 day per week,