Career Exploration Program Intern
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Job Description
About the Company:
The Port of Long Beach is a major international gateway for the movement of goods, handling over $200 billion in trade annually. It serves as a critical hub for international commerce, with East-Asian trade forming a significant portion of its operations. The Port emphasizes reliable, efficient, and sustainable operations, and is a leader in environmental stewardship. Its activities have a wide-ranging economic impact, supporting millions of jobs regionally and nationally.
Job Description: Career Exploration Program Internship
The Port of Long Beach offers a 12-week paid internship program designed for college freshmen and sophomores. The program aims to provide a comprehensive, practical understanding of various career paths within the Port’s operations.
Key Features:
• Rotating Assignments: Interns rotate through different Port divisions (4-6 weeks per rotation) for a well-rounded experience.
• Practical Application: The internship integrates academic learning with hands-on experience and skill development.
• Networking Opportunities: Interns network with professionals in their fields of interest.
• Compensation: Interns receive a reasonable wage.
Potential Areas of Exploration:
The program offers exposure to a wide variety of fields, including:
• Business Development
• Communications
• Information Management
• Real Estate
• Environmental Planning
• Government Relations
• Human Resources
• Maintenance (Engineering)
• Tenant Services
• Design (Engineering)
• Program Management (Engineering)
• Construction Management (Inspection & Engineering)
• Survey (Engineering)
• Project Controls (Engineering)
• Finance
• Executive
• Security
• Port/Transportation Planning
• Central Procurement Services
Example Duties (under supervision):
• Collecting, compiling, and analyzing data.
• Creating reports, presentations, and spreadsheets.
• Assisting with special projects, daily assignments, meetings, and events.
• Learning about Port operations and customer activities.
• Preparing documents and customer orders.
• Communicating via email with teammates, customers, and stakeholders.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Currently enrolled as a freshman or sophomore in an Associate of Arts or Bachelor’s degree program. (Specific credit hour definitions for freshman and sophomore status are provided, varying slightly between California State University and University of California systems).
• Reliable transportation.
How to Stand Out:
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Customer service experience.
• Strong public speaking skills.
• Ability to work independently and with diverse teams.
• Excellent proofreading and editing skills.
• Ability to work up to 29 hours per week (flexible schedule).
• Passion for learning and growth.
Intern Code of Ethics and Program Termination Conditions:
The program outlines specific standards of conduct, and interns may be dismissed for reasons including unexcused absences, violation of policies, unprofessional conduct, failure to maintain student status, poor performance, failure to maintain a 2.0 GPA, or budget reasons. All internships are at-will assignments.
Benefits:
Interns are considered part-time employees and are not eligible for medical or dental benefits or paid leave initially. Eligibility for sick leave and potential later eligibility for medical/dental benefits are outlined in accordance with relevant laws (ACA and Health Workplaces, Healthy Families Act). Participation in the City of Long Beach Alternate Retirement System (ARS) is described.
