Intern Public Safety and Security - 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: Public Safety and Security and/or Emergency Management.

 Minimum Qualifications: 

 Candidates must be enrolled as either a graduate or undergraduate student at an accredited maritime academy in an Emergency Management 

• Understanding of ICS Principals and practices
• Familiarization with exercise development and facilitation
• Knowledge of Comprehensive Emergency Management Plans or Emergency Operation Plans
• 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 

Physical Requirement: 

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