Applications Due Friday For Paid Internships

OAKLAND, CA — The Port of Oakland is seeking highly motivated full-time college students for its 2019 Summer College Internship Program. Through a competitive process, prospective applicants apply for paid internships in a variety of fields, including Aviation, Communications, Engineering, Governmental Affairs, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal, Maritime, Planning & Development and Risk Management at the Port.

This is the Port’s 22nd year in hosting college interns. The summer program runs from June 18 through August 16.

“These internships offer college students an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the Port’s business operations,” said Port of Oakland Director of Social Responsibility Amy Tharpe. “The goal is to give college students the experience and training in a range of professional fields, to get them job-ready.”

In addition to their daily assignments and projects, interns will gain a comprehensive understanding of the Port’s three business lines – Aviation, Commercial Real Estate, and Maritime – with weekly brown bag workshops led by senior directors.

Applications are being accepted until Friday, March 1 at 5 p.m. To apply for a Port of Oakland internship, click here.

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— Announcement from Port Of Oakland; Image via Shutterstock