Government Affairs Intern

This position is under general supervision of the Director of Government Affairs and is responsible primarily for the support of planning and coordination of different events involving Port staff and government legislators as well as responsible for performing general administrative tasks.

Essential Functions:

• Assist the Director of Government Affairs in the planning of internal and external events legislator and local government participation
• Produces, formats and edits the agendas for planning meetings and special events
• Supports the communication of information to local, state, and federal government via multi-media channels
• Coordinates with Port staff, Port Commissioners and members of the community requirements for events hosted and sponsored by the PCCA
• Provides clerical and minor administrative tasks
• Establishes and maintains necessary office files
• Adheres to Port Policy and maintains good employee relations
• Complete assigned tasks and works required hours/shifts fulfill Port objectives
• Perform 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 Political Science, Public Administration and/or Public Relations; 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 on or before July 12th, 2026, 11:59 PM CST.