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The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

Summer Intern - Chief Security Office, Finance

1 week agoJersey City, NJ

Description

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey offers paid internships to students that provide the opportunity to work with knowledgeable and experienced professionals on assignments critical to operating, maintaining, and expanding the transportation infrastructure for one of the greatest economies in the world. Assignments include hands-on projects to cultivate technical, writing, communication, and team-building skills. The diversity of our businesses creates a variety of opportunities for students to gain exposure to the work of a first-class public agency.

The Chief Security Office is looking for a Finance intern to join their Resource Management & Planning team!



About the Chief Security Office and Resource Management & Planning Unit:

The mission of the Resource Management & Planning (RMP) unit, within the Chief Security Office (CSO), is to support the delivery of quality services that fulfills the Chief Security Officer's mission and Agency objectives by establishing, implementing, and monitoring resource management policies and programs for all departments reporting to the CSO. RMP empowers CSO Departments to excel by creating greater independence and objectivity in assessing projects, programs, and performance, while allowing for more consistent management of crucial information across security business areas.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with inputting budget data in the Port Authority's budget system (BudgetPro) and reconciling it after system syncs to ensure the budget system matches our Excel spreadsheets
  • Attend a variety of budget meetings with the Finance team and senior-level staff to learn about the department's operation and budgeting process
  • Assist with preparing overtime reports on a bi-weekly basis utilizing data from PeopleSoft and Indeavor/Workloud
  • Prepare variance analyses for the budget submission and assist with analyzing the monthly financial results using data from the accounting system (SAP) and bi-weekly Public Safety overtime reports
  • Assist with ad hoc projects and analyses

Qualifications

  • Enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program through the Fall 2024 semester (August 2024 or beyond)
  • Experience with Microsoft apps such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Interest in contributing to the success of the New York and New Jersey region
  • Interest in public service and/or transportation
  • Willingness to learn

Desired:

  • Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related major
  • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task
  • Ability to work both independently and in a group setting
  • Excellent organizational skills

Internship Details:

  • The start date will be Thursday, May 30 with an orientation that will take place at 4 World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan
  • The internship will last 12 weeks, ending on Friday, August 23
  • This is a full-time internship (generally 5 days per week at 7.25 hours of work per day plus a 45-minute break)
  • The format is expected to be hybrid, partially virtual and partially in-person at Port Authority Technical Center in Jersey City, NJ
  • The hourly salary range is $17.20 to $28.85 (the hourly salary is determined by internship type and school year)
  • These details are subject to change

How to Apply:

  • Click "Apply Now"
  • Follow the prompts
  • Please submit the following with your application:
    • A resume that clearly indicates your expected graduation date
    • A cover letter detailing why you want to intern at The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

Note: the selected candidate will be required to undergo a background investigation conducted by the Port Authority Police Department (PAPD).

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the "Apply Now" button and submitting a combined cover letter and resume. The Port Authority of NY & NJ welcomes veteran and military spouse applications.

Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

About The Port Authority:

Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. The agency's network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than twenty three billion in annual wages and eighty billion in annual economic activity. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Client-provided location(s): Jersey City, NJ, USA
Job ID: Port_Authority-13772274
Employment Type: Intern