2025 LEADERSHIP FELLOW PROGRAM

Description

The Leadership Fellow Program is a two-year rotational program at The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey open to students who are receiving a graduate degree between December 2024 and June 2025.

Over the span of two years, Leadership Fellows have an opportunity to rotate through four different business functions : staff / support department, line department, finance, and facility operations.

Rotations provide hands-on experience with an emphasis on experiential learning that include activities such as : leading multifaceted projects;

working with internal and external stakeholders; adapting a continuous improvement and innovation mindset; and immersing in teamwork in each rotation.

The Leadership Fellow Program includes a variety of professional development programs such as career coaching, mentoring, specialized training, networking sessions, and facility tours.

The program is designed to build a strong foundation of business acumen with a strong focus on new skill development and knowledge of The Port Authority as a whole.

The breadth and depth of experiences within the program are critical in preparing Fellows to become future leaders of The Port Authority.

Leadership Fellows are full-time, permanent employees and receive a yearly salary and benefits. After successful completion of the program, Leadership Fellows are considered for key positions throughout The Port Authority.

• As of 2024, there are over 100 program alumni working at the agency across departments like : Aviation; Comptroller; Continuous Improvement;
• Engineering; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Financial Planning; Human Resources; Operations Services; Management & Budget;
• PATH; Planning & Regional Development; Port; Procurement; Project Management; Security Operations & Programs; Sustainability;
• Tunnels Bridges & Terminals; World Trade Center; and more. After graduating from the program, Fellows go on to work in areas such as : business performance / planning;
• customer experience; finance; operations; policy; process improvement; project / program management; sustainability; data;

procurement; technology; and more.

The 2025 cohort is expected to start in the beginning of July.

Responsibilities :

While there's no typical day for a Leadership Fellow because rotations vary, some examples of responsibilities include :

• Project management
• Event planning
• Community outreach
• Process improvement
• Research
• Assisting with facility operations
• Leading important initiatives that impact the New York and New Jersey region

Rotations :

• Rotations are designed to provide a robust and immersive experience.
• Recent rotations have includedwork in areas like : sustainability; data; business development; industry relations; project management;

process improvement; finance; customer experience; operations; planning; technology; innovation; and much more.

Qualifications :

• Students receiving a graduate degree between December 2024 and June 2025
• Passion for public service
• Openness to rotating through different business functions, including ones that might not necessarily align with your professional background

Desired :

• Graduate degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Urban / City / Regional Planning, Transportation, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Sustainability, Communications, Political Science, Data Science, or a related field
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, quantitative, written / oral communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong customer service
• Political acumen
• One year of work experience (can include internships) in public service, transportation, government, or a related area
• Interest in public transportation

How To Apply :

• Click Apply Now
• Follow the prompts
• Please submit the following with your application

1. Resume that clearly indicates when you're expected to receive your graduate degree in MM / YYYY format

2. Cover letter detailing why you're interested in participating in the Leadership Fellow Program

Recruitment Timeline :

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, starting in October
• Interviews will likely start in October
• The application deadline is December 1

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