Planning Intern in Corpus Christi, Texas at Port of Corpus Christi Authority

Job Summary

This position, under general supervision of the Grants Coordinator, is responsible primarily for the support of planning and coordination of different events involving Port staff and employee participation; responsible for performing general administrative tasks.

Essential Functions:

• Aids in researching special projects related to organization-wide programs, objectives, strategies, and financial needs
• Helps support the preparation of grant proposals through research and review of available literature
• Coordinates with multiple departments to complete grant applications and programmatic reporting for grant-funded projects
• Assists in reviewing grantor requirements and applicable laws, statutes, and regulations to establish compliance guidelines
• Prepares correspondence, detailed analytical documents, staff reports, and technical documents to communicate program activities, analyze, describe, and present various planning and/or development related subjects, and recommends alternatives
• Adheres to Port policy and maintains good employee relations
• Completes assigned tasks and works required hours/shifts to fulfill Port objectives
• Performs other related duties as assigned

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 Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Maritime Administration, Infrastructure Planning/other Planning disciplines, or other related fields; 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 November 1st, 2026, 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.