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Intern, Information Technology

CompanyCanaveral Port Authority
LocationCape Canaveral
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 13, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will be challenged with hands-on work assignments related to their major, developing essential career skills such as effective writing and teamwork. Opportunities will be provided to interact with senior management and other interns to broaden understanding of agency and maritime operations.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
199
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Florida’s premier seaport, Port Canaveral delivers an unmatched experience for cruise travel and cargo operations with a customer-forward approach and convenient, centralized location that serves as a gateway to major markets and top-tier destinations. Our world-class facilities and dedication to operational excellence have made Port Canaveral an economic driver in Central Florida and throughout the state. And we’re always striving to get better through innovative initiatives like the Port Canaveral Advantage, a five-year, $912 million enhancement project that is expanding capacity and capabilities across all aspects of our business.
About the Role

Job Summary:

The Canaveral Port Authority (CPA) conceives, builds, operates, and maintains the world’s second busiest cruise port and was named the “best cruise homeport” in America*. As the gateway to Central Florida, Port Canaveral provides facilities for shippers who seek to save time and money as benefits of its proximity to major markets and efficient transportation links. In conjunction with harbor improvements that include a new channel depth of 43’ to accommodate larger vessels, Port Canaveral’s expansion includes building facilities that are designed to amplify and enhance business activity at this local, regional, and national strategic asset.

CPA offers graduate and undergraduate students a paid internship working side by side with knowledgeable and experienced experts within the maritime and transportation industries.

 *Cruise Hive Awards which are based on surveys of readers of the popular online publication

Essential Functions:

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.

CPA has an intern opportunity to gain work experience in shore-based fields such as the following: Information Technology.

 Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Candidates must be enrolled as either a graduate or undergraduate student at an accredited maritime academy or other higher education such as college or university (preferably from a Florida based school) with studies related to information technology, industrial engineering, or accounting
  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience working with clients to gather requirements preferred
  • Successful candidates will be self-starters with excellent communication, research, and applicable technical skills
  • Must have a valid Florida’s driver license or ability to get one within 30 days

Physical Requirement: 

  • May involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (20-30 pounds)

The Canaveral Port Authority is an EEO employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled


Key Skills
Information TechnologyMS WordExcelOutlookVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationClient Requirements Gathering
Categories
LogisticsGovernment & Public SectorTransportationAdministrative