Port Canaveral · 4 months ago
Intern Public Safety and Security - Summer 2026
Cape Canaveral, FL, US
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerPort Canaveral is the world’s second busiest cruise port, offering a paid internship for graduate and undergraduate students. The intern will engage in hands-on work assignments related to Public Safety and Security and Emergency Management, developing essential skills and gaining experience in maritime operations.
GovernmentMarine TransportationTransportation
Responsibilities
As an intern with CPA, an intern will be challenged by hands-on work assignments related to their major
Through their work, the intern will develop skills that will help in almost any career, such as how to write effectively and how to work well as part of a team
During the internship, the intern will have a variety of opportunities to interact with senior management, as well as with other interns, to broaden understanding of agency and maritime operations
Qualification
Required
Candidates must be enrolled as either a graduate or undergraduate student at an accredited maritime academy in an Emergency Management
Understanding of ICS Principals and practices
Familiarization with exercise development and facilitation
Knowledge of Comprehensive Emergency Management Plans or Emergency Operation Plans
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Successful candidates will be self-starters with excellent communication, research, and applicable technical skills
Company
Port Canaveral
Port Canaveral provides marine transportation services with benefits of its proximity to major markets and efficient transportation links.
Founded in 1953
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
John Murray
Chief Executive Officer
Michael B. Poole
CFO
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