Commercial and Marketing Intern

Port Of Corpus Christi Authority•Corpus Christi, TX

11h

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Commercial Manager, the Commercial and Marketing Intern assists with assigned projects and tasks. The intern becomes familiar with the Port of Corpus Christi Authority’s Commercial & Business Development, Foreign Trade Zone, Operations, and Communications areas, and supports marketing, market research, cargo and business opportunity research, port logistics, presentations, tariff comparisons, contact database updates, and meeting coordination. The role also includes other related duties as assigned and requires adherence to Port policy and completion of assigned tasks and required hours or shifts.

Requirements

Be enrolled in an accredited college or university, majoring in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
Demonstrate written and oral proficiency in English.
Have strong writing, editing, and graphic communication skills.
Have organizational and time-management skills.
Be able to operate a personal computer, various programs, office equipment, and the internet.
Be able to deal effectively with the public and varying levels of management.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

Become familiar with PCCA Commercial & Business Development, Foreign Trade Zone, Operations, and Communications areas.
Assist in identifying marketing opportunities for specified programs, including outlets to promote the Port.
Identify methods to increase Port recognition and determine effective ways to invest marketing dollars.
Assist in compiling and analyzing data for market studies, cost analysis, and commodity tracking.
Research cargo and business opportunities involving expanding and new energy-related cargos in Texas and international markets.
Learn Port operations and support strategies for multimodal logistics.
Assist in preparing and designing Port presentations for the Executive and Commercial & Business Development Department.
Perform benchmark analysis comparing PCCA tariffs with those of other Gulf Ports.
Update the contact database and work closely with IT.
Assist with scheduling, preparing, and attending meetings virtually and in person.
Complete specified tasks and projects and other related duties as assigned.
Adhere to Port policy, maintain good employee relations, and complete assigned tasks and required hours or shifts to fulfill Port objectives.