Intern - Executive Offices

Port of San Diego•San Diego, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This internship provides hands-on experience in a C-Suite special district environment. The intern will perform clerical and administrative tasks in support of the executive office. Some of the duties will include meeting coordination, timecard administration, proofreading and formatting documents, purchasing, travel coordination and expense reconciling. This role offers daily interaction with the Port’s leadership and exposure to executive-level operations. With general supervision, provides part-time employment opportunities for college level interns to perform job assignments that are closely related to their area of study. Any college or graduate level student may apply for consideration for vacancies. This is an in-person position, hybrid or remote schedules are not available. Total scheduled work hours shall not exceed 25 hours per work week (Monday through Friday). Intern positions do not include benefits and are not eligible to receive paid leave, paid holidays, retirement and/or any type of insurance. Duties and responsibilities assigned to Interns will vary depending on the department they are assigned. At the discretion of the department appointment authority, Interns may continue to work up to 25 hours per week for up to two years following their graduation.

Requirements

Students currently enrolled as part-time students [generally six (6) – eleven (11) units] or full-time students [generally twelve (12) units and above] at an accredited college or university may qualify for the Intern Program.
Students currently enrolled in an accredited graduate program leading to an advanced degree (MS, MBA, MPA, etc.) may qualify for the Intern Program (Graduate).
Students in a program leading to a doctoral degree (Juris Doctorate, Ph.D., etc.) currently enrolled in an accredited college or university also qualify for Intern (Doctorate) appointments.
If assigned to perform work at any of the District's maritime facilities you must be able to pass a background check in accordance with current Federal and State requirements.
If assigned to perform work at any of the District's Harbor Police facilities, you must be able to pass a background investigation that includes but is not limited to a polygraph examination.
Must complete an online application through the provided website.
Must attach a copy of unofficial transcripts (indicating when degree was awarded) or school enrollment verification to your application.
Must be able to get vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to start date or have a qualified medical or religious exemption.