The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

Intern, Administration

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey  •  Hoboken, NJ (Remote)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

About the Internship
 
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey's Office of Inspector General (OIG) works to keep the agency corruption-free.  The mission of the OIG is to enhance and defend the integrity of the Port Authority's programs and operations. To accomplish this mission, the OIG detects, receives, and investigates allegations of fraud, corruption, waste, and abuse with respect to employees, or other individuals or organizations doing business with the Port Authority, who attempt to corrupt or unlawfully interfere with Port Authority operations. The administrative intern will provide clerical and operational support, assisting with scheduling, data entry, document preparation and office communication. This position allows interns to learn office software, improve organizational skills and support department projects. Some of the key duties include managing correspondence, filing and assisting with special projects.  This position is highly confidential and involves the handling of sensitive documentation. The selected candidate is expected to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
 
Responsibilities 
  • Serve as point of contact for incoming calls to the Office of Investigations, including but not limited to the Complaint Hotline
  • Serve as receptionist for the Office of Inspector General
  • Assist in the preparation and maintenance of electronic and physical office files
  • Prepare and distribute correspondence, forms, and expense documents
  • Provide additional administrative support as assigned by the Business Manage to include, but not limited to, copying, scanning, filing, and emailing confidential documents.
  • Perform various clerical and administrative responsibilities
  • Maintain office and other equipment
  • Order and maintain office supplies
Minimum Qualifications
  • Enrollment at a college or university at the time of the internship
  • Major or minor in Investigations/Audit related fields, Criminal Justice, Public Administration or Business Administration
Desired Qualifications: 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Ability to use discretion, maintain confidentiality, and good judgement
  • As the voice of the department, you will act as the point of contact handling complex inquiries with a calm and positive attitude.
  • Applicants should also be detail-oriented and organized with the ability to complete projects within specified timeframes under minimal supervision.
Internship Details
  • The start date is expected to be in June 2026
  • This internship will require 36.25 weekly hours
  • Candidate must be available to work during core hours of 8:00 to 4:00 pm.  
  • 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 $28.72 (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
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

About The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

If you have ever flown out of JFK, biked across the George Washington Bridge, or captured that perfect picture of the World Trade Center, then you have witnessed just some of what the Port Authority of NY & NJ does.

For over 100 years, the Port Authority has been designing, engineering, and operating the transportation infrastructure that moves people and goods to, from, and throughout one of the most economically competitive and culturally vibrant regions in the world. Whether we’re fortifying the tunnels under the Hudson River to withstand future super storms, or raising a bridge so larger cargo vessels can reach the premier port on the East Coast, our nearly 7,000 employees are committed to the work they do – work that moves millions of people and supports billions of dollars in economic activity each year.

Our need for skilled, forward-thinking individuals, who are truly passionate about serving the public, continues to grow. And we’re not talking just about engineering, transportation, and urban planning professionals. We are always looking for professionals in Audit, Business Administration, Communications, Construction, Environmental Planning, Finance, IT, Media, Operations & Maintenance, Public Safety, and Security, to name just a few. We are also looking for those driven to diversify their skills. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to explore any number of career paths, so just because you start in one field doesn’t mean you have to stay in it.

If this is the experience you are looking for, “Follow” us here and visit our careers page at www.jointheportauthority.com to learn about current opportunities. You can also discover more about the Port Authority by visiting www.panynj.gov or www.youtube.com/user/portauthorityinfo.

We are confident that once you take a look, you will see how one organization can move a region, a nation, and the world.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Unknown
Year Founded
1921
Website
jointheportauthority.com
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