Intern Gov't & Strategic Com - Summer 2026

Job Summary:

 The Canaveral Port Authority (CPA) conceives, builds, operates, and maintains the world’s second busiest cruise port and was named the “best cruise homeport” in America*.   As the gateway to Central Florida, Port Canaveral provides facilities for shippers who seek to save time and money as benefits of its proximity to major markets and efficient transportation links. In conjunction with harbor improvements that include a new channel depth of 43’ to accommodate larger vessels, Port Canaveral’s expansion includes building facilities that are designed to amplify and enhance business activity at this local, regional, and national strategic asset.

 CPA offers graduate and undergraduate students a paid internship working side by side with knowledgeable and experienced experts within the maritime and transportation industries.

  *Cruise Hive Awards which are based on surveys of readers of the popular online publication 

Essential Functions:

 As an intern with CPA, an intern will be challenged by hands-on work assignments related to their major. Through their work, the intern will develop skills that will help in almost any career, such as how to write effectively and how to work well as part of a team. During the internship, the intern will have a variety of opportunities to interact with senior management, as well as with other interns, to broaden understanding of agency and maritime operations.

 CPA has an intern opportunity to gain work experience in shore-based fields such as the following: Intern Government & Strategic Communications  

Minimum Qualifications: 

Candidates must be enrolled as either a graduate or undergraduate student at an accredited maritime academy or other higher education such as college or university with studies related to maritime management, marine transportation, or international business and logistics management and have an interest in communications, marketing, or government affairs.

• The CPA may also consider a pre-college student of at least 18 years of age that has been accepted to a maritime academy, or other higher education such as college or university in the aforementioned areas of study.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Successful candidates will be self-starters with excellent communication, research, and applicable technical skills
• Must have a valid driver's license. 

Physical Requirement: 

• May involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (20-30 pounds)