Intern, Vendor Integrity - Remote

Overview

Join the Port Authority’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) as an intern with the Vendor Integrity team where your work will directly support efforts to safeguard one of the region’s most vital agencies from fraud, waste, and abuse. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on investigative experience by conducting background checks and integrity screenings on companies seeking to work with the agency. Positioned within a highly specialized investigative team, you’ll play a key role in supporting the OIG’s mission to uphold transparency and accountability. Interns will develop valuable analytical, research, and reporting skills while exploring careers in criminal justice, public policy, and audit. This is an ideal role for students interested in making a real impact through public service and investigative work.

In Short

• Conduct vendor integrity checks on entities seeking to perform work on Port Authority projects.
• Conduct database searches of companies and key individuals and report findings.
• Perform various tasks and assignments.
• Internship expected to start in August 2025.
• Requires a minimum of 29 hours per week.
• Availability during core hours of 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
• Format is mostly in-person with up to one day remote per week.
• Enrollment at a college/university required.
• Major in Public Administration preferred.
• Compensation is $18.07 to $27.89 per hour.

Requirements

• Enrollment at a college/university through the duration of the internship.
• Major in Public Administration with an Inspector General related track.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Analytical ability.
• Interest in criminal justice policy, audit, and/or investigations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritize and triage case work.
• Ability to meet critical deadlines.

Benefits

• Access to Employee Business Resource Groups.
• Facility Tours.
• Career Panels.
• Social/Networking Events.