What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern, Emergency Management position at Port Houston?
Port Houston is a cornerstone of the region’s growth and has people who deliver exceptional results. We have created a work environment that attracts talented, driven people ready to continue our long tradition of excellence. We hold ourselves accountable to reach and exceed our goals and to continually improve everything we do. These are the core pillars, shared by the employees that make up Port Houston. They are what brings us together. They are the foundation of everything we do. How we meet our commitments and fulfill expectations will define our success.
Summer Internships
Houston, TX
This internship is designed to be both educational and practical. In this position, the intern will learn how to take skills he/she may have acquired in school related to his or her particular areas of interest and apply them in a professional setting. He/she will gain a better understanding of their roles in a global business setting and be better prepared to work in the future. When you take the first step with the Port Houston, you’ve taken the first step in the right direction in your new career path. Get READY!
Position Summary
Responsible for learning and directly assisting the Emergency Management Team with a wide range of projects related to emergency plans & drills, research projects, and attend conferences and internal/external meetings.
Responsibilities/Duties
Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Summer Internships
Houston, TX
This internship is designed to be both educational and practical. In this position, the intern will learn how to take skills he/she may have acquired in school related to his or her particular areas of interest and apply them in a professional setting. He/she will gain a better understanding of their roles in a global business setting and be better prepared to work in the future. When you take the first step with the Port Houston, you’ve taken the first step in the right direction in your new career path. Get READY!
Position Summary
Responsible for learning and directly assisting the Emergency Management Team with a wide range of projects related to emergency plans & drills, research projects, and attend conferences and internal/external meetings.
Responsibilities/Duties
- Coordinate and participate in exercises, drills, and training events
- Assist with public outreach and education efforts
- Review and/or develop emergency plans, after action reviews, and other reports
- Conduct research projects to enhance emergency management activities
- Support database and technical information systems
- Coordinate and participate in planning meetings, staff meetings, and conferences
- Act in accordance with Port Houston core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence, and you).
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Students must be currently enrolled in and have already completed two semesters in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.
- 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 (11 to 12) program dates
- Demonstrates strong organizational and analytical skill.
- Demonstrates attention to detail.
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to prepare business cases and explain and/or support the recommended course of action
- Ability to self-manage work expectations
- Ability to work as an individual contributor and/or within a team
- Strong verbal, comprehension, and written communication skills, including ability to listen to business partners and understand their expectations and requirements
- Strong interpersonal and time management skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Willingness to learn
- Punctuality is key
- Ability to successfully pass fingerprinting background, as well as standard background check
- Paid internship
- On-site only, no remote capabilities
- Duration: May 28 – August 7, 2025
Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
