ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN - (NON-CAREER) - COMMUNICATIONS

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, coordination, and implementation of strategic communications initiatives, special projects, and divisional priorities.
• Support management-level projects by tracking deliverables, monitoring progress, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct research, analyze information, and prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations to support leadership decision-making.
• Assist in developing communication strategies and initiatives that support the Port's organizational goals and priorities.
• Participate in management-level meetings and assist with preparing agendas, briefing materials, presentations, and follow-up items.
• Collaborate with various Port divisions to support cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives.
• Assist in evaluating existing processes and identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and communication effectiveness.
• Support the coordination of community engagement initiatives, public outreach efforts, and special events.
• Gain exposure to divisional planning, resource allocation, and other management-level functions.
• Assists as needed with the creation of communications products, such as social media posts, photography, press releases, and remarks.

Requirements

• Must be a current college senior, recent graduate (within the last year), or student enrolled in a master's degree program in good academic standing. Education requirement may be substituted with a minimum of six (6) months of experience serving as a current intern with the Port of Long Beach
• Must be pursuing or have completed a degree in Communications, English, Public Relations, Business Administration, Public Administration, Marketing, Journalism, or a closely related field.
• Ability to arrange reliable transportation to and from the worksite and/or offsite appointments and trainings.
• Incomplete applications or applications that do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered.

Preferred

• Demonstrated interest in leadership, management, strategic communications, or public administration.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate professionalism when working with leadership.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with communications, public outreach, event coordination, or strategic planning is desirable.
• Interest in public service, maritime operations, and community engagement.