Maritime High School Intern – Winter 2027

Port of Seattle • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

The Port of Seattle’s High School Internship Program aims to build diverse talent pathways into Port careers. High school interns learn about Port industries and develop competencies such as project management, public speaking, professional networking, and team leadership.

The Maritime intern will work with a team on a project and present the final result to internal and external stakeholders. The project is to create a resource guide for cruise partners seeking to donate items being replaced aboard ships. Interns will research local organizations that accept donations, identify appropriate contacts, address logistical challenges, and organize the information in a shareable document for distribution to cruise lines.

The internship also includes career exploration, workplace learning, mentor coaching, tours of Port facilities, development of Microsoft Office skills, and research and interviews about Port operations.

Requirements

• Be at least 16 years old before the first day of the internship.
• Be currently enrolled at Maritime High School.
• Have an interest in learning about Port of Seattle operations and career pathways.
• Be comfortable trying new tools and motivated to develop new skills.
• Look for creative, constructive solutions when problems arise.
• Be open to building meaningful, sustainable relationships with racially and culturally diverse people, employees, and communities.
• Apply equity and exemplify the Port’s shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work.
• Submit a resume containing, at minimum, contact information, education, and relevant employment, volunteer, or school project experience.
• Answer the short-answer questions in the application.

Nice To Haves

• Living in a ZIP code identified as Low or Very Low on the Port of Seattle Equity Index is desired.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team to complete a project and present the final result to internal and external stakeholders.
• Research local organizations that accept donations of items replaced aboard cruise ships.
• Identify appropriate contacts at donation-accepting organizations.
• Address logistical roadblocks related to donations.
• Format information in a shareable resource guide for cruise lines.
• Learn about workplace expectations and Port operations through research and employee interviews.
• Meet with mentors for personal and professional coaching.
• Participate in on-site and behind-the-scenes tours of Port facilities.
• Develop technology skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed