Community Relations Internship

Gain experience with managing multiple projects simultaneously, while developing interpersonal and communication skills with people from diverse backgrounds and different levels of authority. This position supports outreach and partnership building efforts. 

The ideal candidate should be interested in corporate responsibility and community development. 

Anticipated Projects: 

Community Investment Program: support outreach activities associated with Community Investment partners and assist with grant consultation and development 

Assist with Port Harbor Tours and other community relations programs 

Support the department in community engagement activities related to major Port of Oakland projects 

Support Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) 

programming with community-based organizations and local schools 

THIS IS AN IN PERSON INTERNSHIP! This opportunity is targeted towards those from or living in the Bay Area.  If you do not fit this qualification, please feel free to apply for the Port of Oaklands full time jobs on our site: Job Opportunities at the Port of Oakland

Residence: Please note you must reside in the San Francisco Bay Area during the internship period. SF/Bay Area includes nine counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma.  

Education: Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be currently enrolled in and attending college at the time of applying for the program.  Those who have graduated from college within six months prior to the start of the program are also eligible to apply. (Latest graduation December 2023)