Maritime High School Intern – Winter 2026 at Port of Seattle

SeaTac, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Public Speaking, Professional Networking, Team Leadership, Technology Skills, Research, Problem Solving, Relationship Building, Equity Commitment

Industry

Government Administration

Description

The mission of Port of Seattle’s High School Internship Program is to build diverse talent pathways into Port of Seattle careers. As a high school intern, you will learn about Port industries and develop the competencies of our future workforce, including project management, public speaking, professional networking, and team leadership. You will work with a team to complete a project and will give a final presentation to internal and external stakeholders. Maritime interns will collaborate with the Community Engagement team to develop a suite of maritime-focused field trips and experiential learning activities for Duwamish Valley youth. You will participate in a wide range of career exploratory activities, such as: Learning about workplace expectations. Meeting with mentors for personal and professional coaching. Participating in on-site and behind-the-scenes tours of Port facilities. Developing technology skills and fluency with Microsoft Office products. Learning about Port operations through research and interviewing employees. How to apply: Apply to this posting by clicking 'Apply Online' at the top or bottom of this page and create a profile. Fill out the required information. Answer the short answer questions and upload a resume. Your resume must include, at minimum, the following: Contact information Education Any relevant employment, volunteering, or school projects Cover letters and transcripts are not required and will not be considered. A High School Student: At least 16 years of age before the first day of the internship. You must be currently enrolled at Maritime High School. Curious – You have interest in learning about the Port of Seattle’s operations and career pathways. An Agile Learner – You are comfortable trying new tools and learning new skills excites you, and you consistently strive for higher proficiency. A Problem-Solver – When problems arise, you look for creative, constructive solutions. Relationships – You are open to developing meaningful, sustainable relationship-building and community-building with racially and culturally diverse people, employees, and communities. Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees. Desired – We hope you live in a zip code identified as Low or Very Low on the Port of Seattle Equity Index.

Responsibilities

As a high school intern, you will learn about Port industries and develop competencies for future workforce roles. You will collaborate with a team to complete a project and present it to stakeholders.