Intern- Risk Management
About The Position
The Internship Opportunity: Risk Management The Port of Virginia - Virginia Port Authority is seeking a Risk Management Intern. This individual will interview stakeholders across Risk, HSE, and Signal Adjusting to gain a comprehensive understanding of the Incident and Claims process. Responsibilities include mapping the full lifecycle of claims-from incident intake to closure-identifying inefficiencies, delays, and manual steps within the workflow, and proposing process improvements such as standardized claim type naming structures and automation opportunities. The intern will also develop a visual flowchart and a gap analysis report, and present findings and recommendations to the Risk team. The Port of Virginia's 8-Week Summer Internship Program runs from June 1, 2026 - July 24, 2026. It has been designed to develop, teach, and mentor undergraduate and graduate students as they explore career opportunities within the maritime industry. Students will have the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to hands-on, project-focused tasks in various departments throughout The Port of Virginia.
Requirements
- Must be currently enrolled and in an accredited program or graduate program (having completed freshman / first year) during the time of the program.
- Must be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) from June 1, 2026 to July 24, 2026.
- Must attach a resume and cover letter.
Responsibilities
- Interview stakeholders across Risk, HSE, and Signal Adjusting to gain a comprehensive understanding of the Incident and Claims process
- Map the full lifecycle of claims-from incident intake to closure
- Identify inefficiencies, delays, and manual steps within the workflow
- Propose process improvements such as standardized claim type naming structures and automation opportunities
- Develop a visual flowchart and a gap analysis report
- Present findings and recommendations to the Risk team
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
