Environmental Intern

Salary : $15.00 Hourly

Location : Corpus Christi, TX

Job Type : Intern

Job Number : 2025-00427

Department : Environmental Services

Opening Date : 02 / 10 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 23 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Job Summary

This position, under general supervision of either the Manager of Environmental Compliance, Manager of Environmental Permitting or Manager of Environmental Sustainability and Resilience, is responsible primarily for completion of assigned tasks related to advancing initiatives and activities outlined in the department workplan; responsible for performing general administrative tasks.

Essential Functions :

• Perform tasks listed in the associated Environmental Management Programs for each of the Environmental Policy precepts-air quality, water quality, habitat restoration, soils and sediments, climate action, and climate adaptation
• Perform relevant research and benchmarking associated with objectives listed in the Department Workplan
• Data collection to benchmark performance with regard to the Environmental Policy precept targets
• Research environmental and sustainability initiatives in association with the Port's performance under ISO 14001 and Green Marine certification

Other :

Additional Physical Factors :

While performing duties employee is regularly required to sit, speak or hear, use hand finger movements; occasionally required to stand, walk, reach stoop, kneel and lift and / or move up to 30 pounds.

Environmental Factors :

General office environment; occasional exposure to adverse weather conditions.

Minimum Qualifications :

This is an internship position. Candidates shall be attending an accredited college or university with a major in marine biology, biology, environmental science, environmental engineer, geology, or any related environmental field; demonstrated written and oral proficiency in the English language; proficiency in Spanish preferred. Strong writing, editing and graphic communication skills, organizational and time management skills; ability to operate a personal computer and a variety of programs, office equipment, and internet. Must deal effectively with the public and varying levels of management.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested and qualified candidates must apply online at www.portofcc.com on or before February 23rd, 2025, 11 : 59 PM CST.

If you are selected for a position with PCCA, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a drug test and alcohol screening as well as a verification of information and qualifications provided during the selection process.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, PCCA is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other protected group status.

While interning at the Port of Corpus Christi Authority (PCCA), I understand that I will not be entitled to participate in or receive any benefits from PCCA, including any benefits under any PCCA's employee benefit plan.

Are you 18 years or older?

Are you authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship or visa?

This internship program requires the student to be currently enrolled in a college or university, in pursuit of an Associate, Bachelor, or Graduate degree at an accredited institution. Do you meet this requirement?

If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please specify your major.

This position requires the student to have a current class standing of a Sophomore or above. Do you meet this requirement?

This position requires the student to have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above. Do you meet this requirement?

The selected candidate will be expected to complete a Project Presentation, as part of their internship experience. Would you be able to meet this expectation?

This position requires the ability to work a maximum of 25 hours per week, within an 8AM to 5PM, Monday through Friday workweek. Would you be able to meet this requirement?

Required Question

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