Application deadline February 24
The Port of Oakland is now kicking off its 2025 paid Summer College Internship Program. Qualified applicants can apply for summer internships in a variety of professional fields at the Port including Aviation, Communications, Engineering, Environmental Programs & Planning, Governmental Affairs, Human Resources, Technology & Innovation, Legal, Maritime Logistics, and Utilities.
The Port has offered internship opportunities for college students for nearly 20 years. This program has been specifically designed to give college students firsthand experience of working at one of the nation’s busiest ports.
“The Port’s College Internship Program is designed to provide meaningful, hands-on experiences that help students grow both professionally and personally, while contributing to a dynamic organization that supports the success of our region,” said Matt Davis, Port of Oakland Chief Public Engagement Officer.
The internship program application is available online and must be submitted by Monday, February 24, 2025 at 5 p.m. Pacific Time.
The Summer College Internship Program will run from Monday, June 9, 2025 through Friday, August 15, 2025. Applicants must have summer residency in one of the nine Bay Area counties—Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, or Sonoma.
Interns who are selected for the program will gain a comprehensive understanding of the Port’s four business lines—Aviation, Maritime, Commercial Real Estate, and Utilities. Intern activities will include meeting the Board of Port Commissioners, a Governmental Affairs roundtable with local elected officials, and brown-bag conversations with Port leaders. Interns will also participate in exclusive tours of the Oakland Airport (OAK) and the Seaport.
Qualifications/Application
Applications should be submitted online.
All applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be enrolled in and attending college when applying for the program. Applicants must be pursuing their undergraduate degree from a two-year or four-year institution. Those who graduated from college within six months before the program starts are also eligible to apply.
All applicants must meet a minimum GPA of 2.75. A transcript must be submitted with the application. The transcript can be unofficial.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including MS Outlook, MS Word, and MS Excel is required.
Hired interns are subject to verification that they have no prior membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CALPERS).
Applicants must submit a personal statement (maximum 500 words), resume, and two references with the online application.
More information
For more detailed information about the Port of Oakland summer internship program opportunities, please visit the Port’s Summer Internship Program web page. Email any questions to [email protected].
