College Intern

Georgia Ports Authority•Savannah, GA

17h

About The Position

The College Intern upholds GPA values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Community, Creativity, and Opportunity. The role promotes a safe work environment by participating in safety initiatives and reporting unsafe conditions and behaviors. The intern applies academic knowledge in a company setting, takes advantage of learning opportunities, and contributes to individual and group work. The position is assigned to a terminal as designated.

Requirements

Must be enrolled as a traditional undergraduate student.
Ability to interact and work with employees at all levels of the organization.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to exercise good judgment, interpret tasks, and complete them with minimal supervision.
Ability to produce superior-quality work individually and in group settings.
Ability to present information clearly and concisely to large groups.
TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) required upon hire.
Valid state driver's license required upon hire.

Responsibilities

Follow company work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing professional staff behavior.
Follow policies for maintaining confidentiality and handling confidential information.
Take personal and professional responsibility for actions and activities.
Maintain professional relationships with company employees, customers, vendors, and others.
Use a courteous, enthusiastic, and open-minded approach to professional policies and procedures.
Relate and apply knowledge acquired in the academic setting to the company setting.
Develop self-awareness of attitudes, values, behavior patterns, and other factors that influence work.
Prepare for and use learning opportunities provided by the company.
Submit work assignments to the supervisor consistently and punctually.
Actively participate in group projects and presentations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all policies and standards.
Participate in safety initiatives and report unsafe conditions and behaviors.