Summer Intern - Human Resources, Project Management

Description

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey offers paid internships to students that provide the opportunity to work with knowledgeable and experienced professionals on assignments critical to operating, maintaining, and expanding the transportation infrastructure for one of the greatest economies in the world. Assignments include hands-on projects to cultivate technical, writing, communication, and team-building skills. The diversity of our businesses creates a variety of opportunities for students to gain exposure to the work of a first-class public agency.

The Human Resources department is looking for an intern to join their Project Management team! Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Creating and updating presentation decks for complex, multi-phase initiatives
• Auditing and updating HR webpage for accuracy, and identifying opportunities to streamline and optimize navigability
• Utilizing software to update and maintain department Organization Chart
• Developing process workflows for HR Communications and Project Planning
• Developing graphics as needed to promote HR initiatives
• Liaising between various departments to schedule and facilitate Facility Visits

Qualifications

• Candidates must be students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program returning to their program during the Fall 2023 semester.
• We are seeking interns who are talented, driven, and have a genuine interest in contributing to the success of the New York/New Jersey region.
• We welcome applications from a diverse range of majors/minors.
• Successful candidates will be self-starters with excellent communication, research, and applicable technical skills.

Desired Skills

• Preferred areas of study: Human Resources Management; Communications; Business Administration; or related discipline
• Demonstrated ability to develop creative and innovative recommendations and decisions
• Outstanding interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including experience interacting effectively with staff at all levels to achieve mutually desired outcomes
• Experience prioritizing, managing and successfully completing multiple concurrent projects
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Internship Details:

• This internship will require work 3 days/week at 7.25 hours/day
• The format is expected to be hybrid, partially in-person and partially virtual
• These details are subject to change