General Information
- This is a two-year rotational program where Fellows have an opportunity to rotate through four different business functions across the agency: staff/support department, line department, finance, and facility operations.
- Fellows are full-time, permanent employees with a yearly salary and benefits. After successful completion of the program, Fellows are considered for key positions throughout The Port Authority. As of 2026, there are over 100 program alumni working at the agency.
Eligibility:
- The 2027 program is open to graduate-level students (e.g. master’s, doctorate, etc.) who are completing their degrees between December 2026 and June 2027.
- This program starts in July 2027.
- Unfortunately, Port Authority cannot provide sponsorship and cannot accept Optional Practical Training (OPT) – including the STEM extension – for this position.
Application:
- Students can apply directly on Port Authority’s career site here.
- If your school uses Handshake, the job is also posted there under Job # 11317461.
- The deadline to apply is November 1, 2026.
Info Sessions:
- If you and/or your students would like to learn more about Port Authority and the Leadership Fellow Program, registration for virtual info sessions can be found below:
- If your school uses Handshake, the info sessions were also shared there as Events titled “Port Authority of NY & NJ Leadership Fellow Program Info Session”