Leadership Development Fellow - Public Service Rotations

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey is offering a 2027 Leadership Fellow Program for early career professionals. This full-time hybrid role in New York, NY provides rotational assignments across departments to develop future agency leaders.

Applicants should be pursuing a graduate degree between Dec 2026 and Jun 2027 and have at least one year of relevant public service experience, plus strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in progress with anticipated completion between Dec 2026 and Jun 2027.
• At least one year of work experience in public service, transportation, government, or a related area.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, quantitative, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support or lead projects from inception to implementation within rotations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions and monitor progress.
• Analyze data to provide insights and support strategic initiatives.
• Build relationships with managers, mentors, and peers across departments and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Identify and contribute creative ideas for improvement across business functions.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical

Quantitative

Interpersonal

Written & verbal communication

Customer service

Political acumen

Education

Master's degree (entry-level)

Job description

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey is offering a 2027 Leadership Fellow Program for early career professionals. This full-time hybrid role in New York, NY provides rotational assignments across departments to develop future agency leaders.

Applicants should be pursuing a graduate degree between Dec 2026 and Jun 2027 and have at least one year of relevant public service experience, plus strong analytical and communication skills.