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Tenant Relations Summer Intern

Intern Palm Beach, Florida, NY, United States


The Port of Palm Beach is one of Florida’s most dynamic and accessible deepwater ports, playing a vital role in regional and international trade. Located in Riviera Beach, the Port serves as a key gateway for cargo movement between the United States, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.

Handling a diverse range of commodities— including containerized cargo, bulk materials, and petroleum products— the Port supports critical supply chains and contributes significantly to the local and state economy.

The Port of Palm Beach is committed to operational excellence, environmental responsibility, and community engagement. With a focus on safety, innovation, and customer service, the Port fosters a collaborative work environment where employees play an essential role in driving growth and maintaining high standards across all operations.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with monitoring, interpreting, and ensuring all tenants are in compliance with their agreements.

Attend meetings with current port tenants on a regular basis to establish and maintain a positive working relationship.

Assist with troubleshooting and management control for tenant concerns, requests and/or complaints.

Assist with the licensing process for service providers and ensures the documentation are in compliance with Board established requirements.

Assist Manager of Contract Compliance and Accounts Receivable on ensuring proper billings for tenant leases and operating agreements.

Assist with the development/maintenance of Tenant lease documents including summary of each amendment.

Assist with compiling and documenting files for records management and coordinating the Port’s Records Custodian to review retention schedule in accordance with State guidelines.

Assist with the development/maintenance of contractual agreement tickler file - triggers located within the agreement.

Assist with schedule meeting and minutes for the annual tariff process to ensure sustainability of Port critical infrastructure and facilities.

Assist with developing/maintaining electronic file for active lease agreements (includes scanning all documents and naming the file according to the agreement).

Assist with researching and reviewing other Port operation performance including Tariffs and assist with the creation of benchmarks.

Assist working closely with multiple departments on various projects.

Assist Research/create special analyses for various projects as requested.

All other duties as assigned.

The Tenant Relations Department is responsible for all tenant relations of the Port of Palm Beach and includes monitoring, interpreting and ensuring all tenants are in compliance with their agreements, meeting with current port tenants on a regular basis to establish and maintain a positive working relationship, trouble‑shooting and management control for tenant concerns, requests and/or complaints, in addition to working closely with various departments on a regular basis.

Any Other Requirements: College students or graduating high school seniors who are enrolled in a college, university, or trade school for the Summer and/or Fall Semesters.

Education Requirements GPA: 2.75

High School Junior/Senior

College Student

Graduate Student

Open to Palm Beach County High School Students Only: Yes

Transportation Information Is the job accessible by public transportation?: Yes

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