Company Name: Port of Palm Beach

Communications 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:
  • Assist Public Information Officer with internal, public and media relations activities.
  • Create and manage compelling content for monthly e-newsletter, news releases, social media posts, and Port website
  • Learn how to shoot, write and edit short videos
  • Work with graphic designer on ad creation
  • Helps plan port events and community service projects
  • Creates and designs graphics for social media pages
  • Attend community events and board meetings

Description:

The Communications Department is responsible for managing all internal and external communications. This includes disseminating information to port employees, commissioners, tenants, stakeholders, government agencies, the media and the public. The department also handles crisis communication, social media channels, the port website and media inquiries. The department oversees community outreach projects and promotes the port’s activities and initiatives to enhance its public image.

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: 2

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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