Leadership Fellow Program

Job Description

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

The Tone:
This is a full-time, permanent hybrid role at The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, with regular in-office collaboration required in the New York metropolitan area. The Port Authority, founded in 1921, builds, operates, and maintains critical transportation and trade infrastructure assets across the region, supporting over 550,000 regional jobs. This program is designed to prepare Fellows to become future leaders by providing a broad understanding of the agency’s structure, goals, and strategic direction while actively contributing to significant departmental initiatives.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – New York, NY
• Pay: $79612–$86580 yearly
• Mission: To cultivate future leaders for The Port Authority by providing comprehensive rotational experiences across diverse business functions.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Leadership: Support or lead short-term and long-term projects from inception to implementation within each six-month rotation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with various teams to develop solutions, deliver project outcomes, and monitor progress effectively.
• Data Analysis: Collect, analyze, and interpret data to support the agency’s strategic initiatives and decision-making.
• Stakeholder Communication: Build strong relationships with managers, mentors, and peers, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic Contribution: Identify operational or strategic challenges and contribute creative ideas for improvement across different business functions.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Master’s Degree from a graduate program, expected between December 2026 and June 2027.
• Experience: One year of relevant work experience, including internships, in public service, transportation, government, or a related field.
• Skills: Excellent problem-solving, analytical, quantitative, interpersonal, and strong written/oral communication skills.
• Bonus: Passion for public service, openness to rotating through diverse business functions, interest in public transportation, and strong customer service.