Environmental Programs & Planning Internship

Be exposed to a wide range of environmental work from an industry and landowner perspective. 

The ideal candidate will have an interest in learning features related to pathway towards zero emissions operations, climate resiliency, sustainability, regulatory compliance, regulatory permitting, environmental planning, hazardous materials management, grant funding opportunities, and development permits. 

Anticipated Projects include but are not limited to: 

Support with community engagement activities, such as preparing deliverables for presentations, drafting meeting minutes, administering logistics and preparing conference room.  

Review, coordinate, and engage with other agencies, organizations, industries, and communities on zero emission opportunities.  

Coordinate with staff on sustainability opportunities and resiliency efforts.  

Seek grant funding opportunities to support the Port’s goal towards zero emissions, sustainable, and resilient port.  

Assist with record-keeping for environmental documents and development permits using MS Access, MS Excel, and scanning hardware and software. 

Review existing regulatory permits (i.e. Bay Conservation & Development Commission, San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers). 

Document, schedule, and track compliance requirements 

Support staff with applying for permits such as gathering data, coordinating data, coordinating feedback, and completing application package.  

Conduct site inspections with staff, including scheduling, documenting, and following up with required action items.  

Update cost recovery charts for insurance policies as it related to the pollution liability insurance. Update/categorize documents in the Port’s historical archives room. 

Attend staff and project meetings with staff, including regulatory agency meetings, document discussions and action items.  

Assist with organizing intranet. 

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

If you have questions regarding residency requirements, please email: summerinternship@portoakland.com

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 2024)