Maritime High School Intern – Winter 2026 at Port of Seattle

The mission of Port of Seattle’s High School Internship Program is to build diverse talent pathways into Port of Seattle careers. As a high school intern, you will learn about Port industries and develop the competencies of our future workforce, including project management, public speaking, professional networking, and team leadership.

• You will work with a team to complete a project and will give a final presentation to internal and external stakeholders. Maritime interns will collaborate with the Community Engagement team to develop a suite of maritime-focused field trips and experiential learning activities for Duwamish Valley youth.

• You will participate in a wide range of career exploratory activities, such as:

  • Learning about workplace expectations.

  • Meeting with mentors for personal and professional coaching.

  • Participating in on-site and behind-the-scenes tours of Port facilities.

  • Developing technology skills and fluency with Microsoft Office products.

  • Learning about Port operations through research and interviewing employees.

How to apply:

Apply to this posting by clicking 'Apply Online' at the top or bottom of this page and create a profile. Fill out the required information. Answer the short answer questions and upload a resume.

Your resume must include, at minimum, the following:

• Contact information

• Education

• Any relevant employment, volunteering, or school projects

Cover letters and transcripts are not required and will not be considered.

• A High School Student:

  • At least 16 years of age before the first day of the internship.

  • You must be currently enrolled at Maritime High School.

• Curious – You have interest in learning about the Port of Seattle’s operations and career pathways.

• An Agile Learner – You are comfortable trying new tools and learning new skills excites you, and you consistently strive for higher proficiency. 

• A Problem-Solver – When problems arise, you look for creative, constructive solutions.

• Relationships – You are open to developing meaningful, sustainable relationship-building and community-building with racially and culturally diverse people, employees, and communities.

• Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.

• Desired – We hope you live in a zip code identified as Low or Very Low on the Port of Seattle Equity Index.

• Work Schedule – This is a temporary position expected to last no longer than 11 weeks, starting on Monday, January 12th. The schedule is as follows:

  • Mondays and Thursdays 9-11am

  • 1 asynchronous hour/week

• Work Environment – Interns will work primarily at SEA Airport with district transportation provided for occasional visits to maritime sites.

• Limited Duration – This is a limited duration position and is expected to last no longer than eleven weeks.

• Hourly Rate - The rate of pay listed is the proposed rate for 2026 and is subject to Commission approval.

• Safety Requirements – You will be required to comply with all work rules, safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.

• Washington State Residency Requirement – Employees must establish a residence in Washington State within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.

 The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Port‘s mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be found on the Port of Seattle‘s website. If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the “Collective Bargaining Agreement” or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.

• Getting to Work – Fully subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to get you here.

• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.

• Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.

• Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce and job creation in an equitable, accountable and environmentally responsible manner.

Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. Find out more here.

Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors – throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership – the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic develop and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity.