Company Name: Port of Palm Beach

Port Operations Summer Intern

Company Overview

Company Overview:

The Port of Palm Beach is one of Florida’s most dynamic and accessible deepwater ports, playing a vital role in regional and international trade. Located in Riviera Beach, the Port serves as a key gateway for cargo movement between the United States, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.

Handling a diverse range of commodities—including containerized cargo, bulk materials, and petroleum products—the Port supports critical supply chains and contributes significantly to the local and state economy.

The Port of Palm Beach is committed to operational excellence, environmental responsibility, and community engagement. With a focus on safety, innovation, and customer service, the Port fosters a collaborative work environment where employees play an essential role in driving growth and maintaining high standards across all operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Port Operations

Shadow and assist Port Duty Officer with:

  1. Schedule & control vessel traffic
  2. Generate dock receipts for invoicing purposes
  3. Communicate with tenants regarding berth needs
  4. Enforce & track laydown areas for cargo storage / invoicing
  5. Scheduling line handlers
  6. Overall landside traffic safety
  • Tariff enforcement / yearly update
  • Port operation as it relates to tenant flow of cargo
  • Space utilization throughout the port
  • Hurricane planning / preparations
  • USCG hurricane protocol, Whiskey, X-ray, Yankee, Zulu
  • Identifying new business opportunities
  • Master plan / Infrastructure develop input as it relates to tenant operation
  • Assist with capital improvement and renewal and replacement projects
  • Working in a sequence and predictable path toward a goal
  • A basic understanding of jobsite safety is helpful

Description:

The Port Operations Department at the Port of Palm Beach is responsible for the safe, efficient, and secure day-to-day functioning of port activities. This includes coordinating vessel arrivals and departures, managing cargo handling operations, and ensuring compliance with safety, security, and environmental regulations.

The department works closely with terminal operators, shipping lines, and government agencies to maintain smooth operations, minimize delays, and support the continuous flow of commerce through the port.

Any Other Requirements: College students or graduating high school seniors who are enrolled in a college, university, or trade school for the Summer and/or Fall Semesters.

Education Requirements

GPA: 2.75
Education Level:
  • High School Junior/Senior
  • College Student
  • Graduate Student
Open to Palm Beach County High School Students Only: Yes

Transportation Information

Is the job accessible by public transportation?: Yes
Drivers License Required: Yes
Contact's Name: Yaremi Farinas
Telephone: 5613190098
Email Address: yfarinas@portofpalmbeach.com

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Application Dates

Open:
Application Opening Date: March 9, 2026
Closed:
Application Closing Date: April 19, 2026

Full/Part Time

Job Status: Full Time

Compensation

Compensation: Pay

Remote

Remote Work: No

Positions Available

Number of Positions Available: 1

Shifts Available

Shifts Available: 9:00am-4:30pm

Hours Per Week

Hours per Week: 32.5

Location

Address: Riviera Beach, Florida

Hiring Requirements

Drug Screening*: Yes
Reference Check*: Yes
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