• Intern, Talent Acquisition

    Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (New York, NY)


    Description

    About the Internship

     

    The Talent Acquisition team, as a part of Human Resources, is seeking an intern to support recruiting operations and help deliver an exceptional candidate and new-hire experience. This role is a hands-on opportunity to learn how a recruiting function runs day-to-day while supporting interviews, onboarding, and core Talent Acquisition activities. You will work closely with recruiters, candidates, hiring managers, and Talent Acquisition leaders to ensure smooth, timely processes.

    Responsibilities

    + Schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers, ensuring all parties have the information they need

    + Maintain accurate candidate records in the ATS (Jobvite) and support updates to templates and documentation

    + Coordinate background checks, track progress, and collect required documents

    + Organize, prepare, and help lead New Hire Orientation sessions

    + Support new hire processing, including I-9 verification and pre-boarding tasks

    + Assist recruiters with job postings, candidate communication, and general coordination

    + Provide reporting or administrative support to the TA Operations Manager as needed

    + Complete ad hoc tasks and special projects assigned by Talent Acquisition leadership

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Enrollment at a college/university through the duration of the internship

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

    + Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills

    + Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records

    Desired Qualifications

    + The ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and maintain accurate records is essential

    + Ongoing interest in Talent Acquisition/Recruitment and/or Talent Acquisition Operations

    + Previous Coordination or administrative experience a plus

    Internship Details

    + The start date is expected to be in January 2026

    + The internship will require a minimum of 15 hours per week and could be up to 36.25 hours per week.

    + In accordance with Port Authority policy, this position permits interns to work remotely a maximum of one day per week. In person collaboration is essential to how the Port Authority conducts business and regular in-office days or team collaboration days may be required depending on business needs. Some internships may require interns to be fully in-person.

    Selection Process

    + Only applicants under consideration will be contacted

    + If selected to move forward, the hiring team will reach out directly to schedule interviews. Candidates should expect 2 rounds.

    Compensation & Benefits

    + The hourly rate range is $18.07 to $30.31 (the exact rate will be determined by internship type and rising school year)

    + Access to Employee Business Resource Groups (https://www.jointheportauthority.com/pages/diversity-inclusion-programs)

    + Facility Tours

    + Career Panels

    + Social/Networking Events

    REQNUMBER: 63965