2016 Leadership Fellow Program Build a career. Build a region.
About the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey 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 $23 billion in annual wages and $80 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. About the Program The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s Leadership Fellows Program is a distinguished program for graduate students who expect to receive their degree in fall 2015 or spring 2016. The Leadership Fellows Program is a two-year rotational program that offers on-the-job experience in approximately four different business functions ranging from finance and planning to operations and human resources, designed to build a strong foundation of business acumen, adaptability, and knowledge of Port Authority operations. The breadth and depth of these experiences are critical in preparing the participants to be future leaders within the Port Authority. Past Leadership Fellows have contributed to key regional capital programs, learned the nuts and bolts of policy development, and managed the challenges of daily operations at our transportation facilities. After successful completion of the program, Leadership Fellows will be considered for key positions in areas such as policy analysis, finance, capital programs, or related business functions. Join Us! We are seeking dynamic candidates who have a clear interest in a career in public service and are enthusiastic about experiencing all the Port Authority has to offer. For additional information and to apply visit www.JointhePortAuthority.com, click on the “apply online” link on the upper right hand side of the page, Keyword: 2016 Leadership Fellow Program. The deadline to apply for the 2016 Leadership Fellows Program is November 30, 2015 at 11:59 PM EST. In lieu of a cover letter, applicants are to answer an essay question, which is viewable through the above link/job posting. To be considered for this position, you must upload your essay response and resume as one document in the section of the application that prompts you to upload your resume.
