David W. Davis Memorial Internship

Job Description

David W. Davis Memorial Internship

About the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport)

The Massachusetts Port Authority is Going Above and Beyond™ for your career. We are a dynamic organization that connects people and businesses to the global community by air, land, and sea. Our employees are essential in moving planes, cargo, and cruise ships safely, efficiently, and sustainably. We are an economic engine, managing real estate assets where people live, work, and play. Together, the properties we own and operate generate $20 billion for the region’s economy.

About the David W. Davis Memorial Internship

Through a 13-week paid public service opportunity at the Massachusetts Port Authority, the David W. Davis Memorial Internship provides students an immersive experience working within one of Massport’s dynamic departments. In addition to gaining valuable work experience, students will develop a professional network that will aid them in their pursuit of a career in government and/or the public sector. The internship is awarded annually to an exceptional junior or senior in college.

David W. Davis was the longest-serving Executive Director in the history of the Massachusetts Port Authority, leading Massport from 1975 until 1990.

About the Internship Experience

The David W. Davis Memorial Intern will engage in tasks and responsibilities that expose them to various aspects of Massport’s projects, initiatives, and processes. Additionally, they will gain an understanding of the Authority’s operational complexities. Massport’s objective is to empower students to apply and challenge their knowledge and skills while further developing their competencies.

Internship placements within Massport will be tailored to the student’s area of study and interest, encompassing fields such as:

• Aviation
• Maritime
• Accounting
• Finance
• Human Resources
• Safety & Security
• Real Estate
• Engineering
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Communications & Marketing

What You Offer (Qualifications)

To be considered for the David W. Davis Memorial Internship, students must meet the following criteria:

• Be a resident of the city of Boston, Chelsea, Revere or Winthrop.
• Be a college junior or senior as of fall 2025, with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Priority will be given to first-generation students.
• Ability to pass a Massport controlled substances test and security background check.

Application Requirements

All Applicants Must Submit The Following Information:

• A cover letter that includes:
  • Your name
  • Home address
  • Telephone number
  • Email address
  • A description of why you believe a career in public service is essential
• Resume
• Proof of residency (examples include a copy of a utility bill addressed to you or a parent)
• A copy of your college transcript with cumulative GPA listed

What We Offer (Massport’s Commitment)

We offer collaboration with colleagues at all levels of leadership from all different disciplines, from Aviation to Maritime and beyond. Every day is different at Massport, and the breadth of our impact on the Massachusetts region through our facilities provides many opportunities for our employees to grow, learn, and explore the many areas of our business. Our business is all about connecting. We support and take pride in the employees that make those connections possible each and every day.

Massport is committed to:

• Work/life balance
• A supportive and inclusive culture
• Opportunities for growth
• Providing a safe, healthy, and secure work environment
• Supporting the people and businesses of New England
• Achieving results and having a positive impact
• Being good neighbors in the communities we serve
• Protecting the environment