INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Building Your
Future Career
With Port Houston

The internship program at Port Houston offers a unique, well-rounded experience to assist early career talent looking for opportunities in the maritime and supply chain industries. Interns will learn about the essential economic engine that makes Houston grow and gain hands-on experience in their desired field. Interns will work with various departments at the Port and gain a full perspective on how successful maritime institutions work.

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The Internship Experience

Students who are accepted into the program will gain practical experience working across various departments at Port Houston. Students will apply, evaluate, and incorporate their academic knowledge into a real work setting.  Our teams will encourage students to take a greater responsibility for their education and life by developing self-reliance, personal style, values and beliefs. Students will also expand their knowledge about themselves and their abilities, goals, and career interests in a practical environment.

Upon successful completion of the program, interns become eligible to apply and interview for open roles across Port Houston. Interns are provided guidance and support by the Port Houston team members throughout the process.

How Does It Work?

Port Houston’s 2026 Internship Program is a 12-week program that takes place in-person at our local Houston facilities from May 27, 2026 – August 7, 2026. Applications open in our careers portal on Monday, February 16, 2026.

Intern Eligibility

  • Completion of at least two semesters in an associate or bachelor’s degree program, or within six months of graduation
  • Recent High School graduates are eligible to participate in our MV Sam Houston Boat Internship program, and will be considered for placement
  • Good academic standing: a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher is preferred
  • May 2026 graduates are not eligible, unless if enrolled in a master’s program in the Fall.
  • Students must either attend a Houston area college/university or have a permanent residence within a commutable distance
  • Students must be able to work throughout the established 10 to 12-week program dates, in-person

The Port supports academic credit when applicable. If the student is eligible for academic credit, the Human Resources Department will work with the academic advisor to ensure credit is given. For additional questions, please contact our HR team at [email protected]

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Find out More About our Internships

  • Security
  • Multipurpose Facilities
  • Safety
  • M/V Sam Houston
  • Trade Development
  • Real Estate
  • Container Operations
  • Asset Management/GIS
  • Human Resources
  • Community Relations
  • Corporate Strategy
  • Channel Infrastructure
  • Industry Relations
  • Internal Audit
  • Facility Planning
  • Project Construction Management
  • Project Controls

April 20th, 2026

Intern Program Alumni

“While working with the Emergency Management team, I’ve learned to work with local stakeholders to mitigate hazards, properly prepare for disaster exercises, emergency operations center functions, and work with different departments to develop accurate and efficient emergency response plans.”

Michael Brooks

Emergency Management Intern University of North Texas student

“My favorite part of the internship is meeting and talking to various professionals at the port. Being able to see the scale of operations within the port has been enjoyable.”

Brendan McMahan

Facility Planning Intern Texas A&M Galveston student

“I’ve gained extensive exposure to the maritime and global supply chain industries during my internship. I’ve loved seeing first-hand how my work supports the financial planning department as well as how different divisions work synchronously every day to maintain the largest port on the U.S. Gulf Coast.”

Evan Wu

Financial Planning Intern University of Michigan student