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.
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 team 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 2025 Internship Program is a 12-week program that takes place in-person at our local Houston facilities from May – August 2025.
Port Houston’s Internship Program is a 10 to 12-week program that takes place in-person at our local Houston facilities from May – August 2025. Students must be currently enrolled in and have already completed two semesters in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.
Current Year Intern Requirements:
- 2026/2027 graduation status preferred (junior/senior level)
- May 2025 graduates are not eligible
- Students must either attend a Houston area college/university or have a permanent residence within a commutable distance
- Students must be in good academic standing to apply for an internship; a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.7 is preferred
- 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 careers@porthouston.com
Find out More About our Internships
Channel Infrastructure
- Channel Infrastructure
- Asset Management/ Geographical Information System (GIS)
Commercial
- Real Estate
- Marketing Branding & External Communication
Finance
- Financial Accounting
Infrastructure
- Project & Construction Management
Operations
- Container Terminal – Operations
- Container Terminal – Gate Operations
- Northside Turning Basin
- Facility Planning
People
- M/V Sam Houston (Marine Vessel)
- Community Relation
PSEO – Port Security and Emergency Operations
- Safety
- Security
- Emergency Management
May 20th, 2025
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