ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN (NON-CAREER) - Human Resources

City of Long Beach (CA)•Long Beach, CA

41d

About The Position

The Port of Long Beach, is an international gateway for the reliable, efficient and sustainable movement of goods and is a leader in environmental stewardship. Credited with moving $300 billion in trade, the Port serves as a critical hub for international commerce and is a major transportation center. East-Asian trade accounts for the bulk of Long Beach shipments. Port-related international trade has wide-ranging economic impact, supporting millions of jobs that benefit the region and entire country. You are invited to learn more, visit our website: www.polb.com The Port of Long Beach is committed to fostering a positive, respectful, and collaborative work environment--one where every teammate feels valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We recognize the strength that comes from a broad range of perspectives and experiences, and we aim to create a workplace culture that encourages open communication, mutual respect, and shared success. Our commitment to LIFE/WORK BLEND - where LIFE leads - reflects our belief that personal well-being fuels professional excellence. Every day, Port teammates bring a spirit of curiosity, teamwork, and service excellence that sets us apart as a global industry leader. Our teammates arrive daily with the ethos to collaborate, foster intellectual curiosity, and provide unparalleled service. If you share these values and our enthusiasm, your next career opportunity is with THE PORT OF CHOICE! The Port is committed to ensuring our interns have a wonderful experience, giving them the foundation and skills to be successful beyond this internship. The Human Resources (HR) Division is supported by a staff of 27. The Division is dedicated to exceptional service, innovation, and operational excellence that leads to attracting, engaging, and retaining a diversified and highly qualified workforce. The committed and inspired HR influencers in the Division work diligently to ensure organizational alignment with strategic goals and values. The Division also fosters an engaged, well trained, and collaborative organization that promotes belonging and integrates people, processes and technology to promote a team-oriented culture with professional and personal growth. The Human Resources (HR) Division is seeking two (2) Administrative Interns, to join our team. The Administrative Interns will play a vital role in driving the success of the Division contributing to the recruitment and selection process for assigned client groups and outreach events. This internship offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, professional environment. The Administrative Interns will learn how the different branches of HR (Talent Acquisition, Training & Development, Employee Relations, Payroll & Benefits, Environmental Health & Safety) set the stage for a remarkable employee experience, including how job recruitments are initiated and executed from job advertisement to employment onboarding. Key duties will include screening applications for qualifications in response to job opportunities, drafting creative job bulletins, flyers, and brochures, attending community outreach and college events, delivering presentations, assisting with pre-employment and onboarding processes. This role is perfect for a motivated self-starter eager to contribute meaningfully while developing valuable skills in communications operations and development.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program at a college or university with status as a junior or senior. Recent graduates (within the last 12 months at the time of application) are encouraged to apply.
A major in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Public Relations, Business Administration, International Business or closely related field is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Detail-oriented is a must.
Excellent writing, proofreading, and editing skills.
Strong public speaking and community outreach skills.
A solid working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is highly desirable.
Customer service experience is desirable.
Knowledge of Port industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist with developing job bulletins and flyers.
Screen candidate applications in response to job opportunities.
Assist with setting up in-person interviews.
Create job offer letters.
Assist with special events, outreach activities, and meetings.
Prepare presentations and speeches.
Attend and participate in Division and project-related meetings; handle action items as assigned.
Attend community outreach and college/job fair events.
Assist with employee engagement, learning & development initiatives.
Other duties as assigned.