Job Details

The Internship Opportunity: Risk Management

The Port of Virginia - Virginia Port Authority is seeking a Risk Management Intern. This individual will interview stakeholders across Risk, HSE, and Signal Adjusting to gain a comprehensive understanding of the Incident and Claims process. Responsibilities include mapping the full lifecycle of claims-from incident intake to closure-identifying inefficiencies, delays, and manual steps within the workflow, and proposing process improvements such as standardized claim type naming structures and automation opportunities. The intern will also develop a visual flowchart and a gap analysis report, and present findings and recommendations to the Risk team.

The Port of Virginia's 8-Week Summer Internship Program runs from June 1, 2026 - July 24, 2026. It has been designed to develop, teach, and mentor undergraduate and graduate students as they explore career opportunities within the maritime industry. Students will have the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to hands-on, project-focused tasks in various departments throughout The Port of Virginia.

What You'll Do: Outcomes & Experience

• Gain hands-on experience in process mapping and workflow analysis.
• Learn how claims are adjudicated in a self-insured marine terminal environment.
• Develop stakeholder interviewing and documentation skills.
• Understand regulatory frameworks like USLHWCA and State Act.
• Learn how to identify and analyze inefficiencies in claims handling workflows.
• Gain exposure to claims intake, investigation, adjudication, and closure processes.
• Understand the role of each department (Risk, Signal Adjusting (External), Legal) in managing claims.
• Participate in discussions with the Port's legal team to understand how insurance provisions impact contract negotiations, liability, and risk.
• Collaborate with the Port's Operational Partners to learn about Marine Terminal Operations and the relationship between Risk & Operations

Who You Are: Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled and in an accredited program or graduate program (having completed freshman / first year) during the time of the program.
• Must be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) from June 1, 2026 to July 24, 2026.
• Must attach a resume and cover letter.

You Should Know: Disclosures

The Port of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and therefore does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, disability or national origin.

Selected applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment background check which may include any of the following: Academic record and verification of education and/or certifications; Employment history (including references); Criminal history; Driving record; Fingerprinting; drug and alcohol testing, fit for duty Physical, Other records or information related to the candidate's suitability for the position.

Selected applicant must be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Card).