Summer Intern, Ground Transportation - Remote

Overview

The Aviation Ground Transportation team oversees policies, programs, and commercial strategies for taxis, for-hire vehicles (FHVs), transportation network companies (TNCs), and other access modes serving JFK, LGA, and EWR. The team plays a key role in revenue planning, stakeholder engagement, permit management, and analysis that informs transportation decision-making across the Port Authority’s airport system.

In Short

• Support ongoing and emerging initiatives related to taxi and FHV operations.
• Assist with data collection and organization for ground transportation permittees.
• Conduct research and benchmarking of taxi, FHV, and TNC policies.
• Analyze ground transportation activity trends.
• Optimize the Virtual Taxi Dispatch mobile application.
• Assist with collection of For-Hire-Vehicle documentation.
• Perform varied assignments to support ground transportation initiatives.

Requirements

• Enrollment at a college or university at the time of the internship.
• Strong interest in airport commercial management and business process improvement.
• Efficient project management skills and timely reporting.
• Excellent business writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
• Familiarity with financial terminology and basic accounting principles.

Benefits

• Hourly rate range of $18.07 to $30.31.
• Access to the New York State and Local Retirement System.
• Participation in Employee Business Resource Groups.
• Facility Tours.
• Career Panels.
• Social/Networking Events.