Commercial Management Summer Intern

Job Description

Graduate-Level Summer Intern – Commercial Management (Business & Financial Analysis) | Port of Seattle

The Tone:
This is a full-time graduate-level summer internship at the Port of Seattle, located in Seattle, WA. The Port manages facilities from half-acre parks to major airports and container terminals, playing a vital role in moving people and cargo globally while prioritizing environmental sustainability. This role is crucial for evaluating new non-airline revenue opportunities and deepening the understanding and forecasting of existing revenue-producing activities, directly contributing to the Port’s mission of promoting regional economic opportunities and quality of life.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time, Temporary (3-5 months)
• Location: In-person, Seattle, WA
• Pay: $30.30–$32.30 hourly
• Mission: Evaluate and forecast revenue opportunities to support the Port’s economic and community development goals.
• Tech Stack: MS Office, MS Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Model Development & Analysis: Develop and refine financial analyses for various business opportunities, collaborating with Commercial Management staff.
• Analytical Support: Provide essential support on revenue activity projects by conducting trend and causal analyses to identify key insights.
• Market Research: Conduct in-depth market research into new and existing revenue-producing opportunities, including industry analysis, trend identification, and engagement with airport partners.
• Business Development Support: Offer miscellaneous business development support and undertake other assigned tasks to contribute to overall team objectives.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate (within 1 year) of a Master’s degree program in Business, Finance, International Trade, Math, Economics, Statistics, Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Experience: Proven work experience or academic coursework demonstrating successful application of quantitative analysis techniques such as cost-benefit analysis, forecasting, and project justification. Demonstrated commitment to applying equity principles and exemplifying shared values in all work aspects.
• Skills: Proficient working knowledge of MS Office, with particular strength in spreadsheet development and analysis using MS Excel. Possess strong verbal and written communication abilities for clear interaction with colleagues and stakeholders. Capable of managing multiple tasks, effectively prioritizing, organizing, and completing projects under time constraints. A self-motivated learner, willing to experiment to solve problems, and demonstrating a keen interest in quantitative analysis. Required good working knowledge of analysis, reporting, and presentation techniques, as well as basic financial principles like Net Present Value (NPV).
• Bonus: An understanding of business planning and business development concepts is highly desirable.