Leadership Fellow – Rotational Leadership Development

Job Description

2027 Leadership Fellow Program | The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

The Tone:
This is a full-time, permanent Leadership Fellow position at The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, operating on a hybrid schedule in the New York City metro area. The Port Authority builds, operates, and maintains critical transportation and trade infrastructure across the region, supporting over 550,000 regional jobs and generating significant economic activity. This role is crucial for developing future leaders who will gain a comprehensive understanding of the agency’s goals and contribute actively to its strategic initiatives across various business functions. The program prepares Fellows for key positions within the organization, fostering continuous learning and leadership development.

The TL;DR
• Role: Leadership Fellowship
• Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Location: Hybrid, New York, NY
• Pay: $79612–$86580 yearly
• Team: Rotational program working across various departments
• Mission: Develop into a future leader for The Port Authority by gaining a broad understanding of the agency’s structure and strategic direction through structured rotational assignments.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Leadership: Support or lead short-term and long-term projects within each rotation from inception to implementation.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with diverse teams to develop solutions, deliver outcomes, and track progress on initiatives.
• Data Analysis: Collect, analyze, and interpret data to support strategic initiatives and identify operational challenges.
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders and deliver presentations to leadership throughout the program.
• Relationship Building: Build strong relationships with managers, mentors, and peers across various departments and at all levels.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Graduate degree for students receiving their degree between December 2026 and June 2027. Career level: Entry-Level.
• Experience: One year of work experience, including internships, in public service, transportation, government, or a related area.
• Skills: Excellent problem-solving, analytical, quantitative, interpersonal, written/oral communication, and customer service skills.
• Bonus: Graduate degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Urban/City/Regional Planning, Transportation, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Sustainability, Communications, Political Science, Data Science, Operations, or a related field; political acumen; interest in public transportation; and openness to rotating through different business functions.