Internship - Ship Services

NORTON LILLY INTERNATIONAL INC•Oakland, CA

10d•$18 - $20

About The Position

The Norton Lilly International (NLI) internship program provides hands-on professional experience through real-world projects. Interns learn about the company, industry, and business model, gain exposure to different aspects of the business, and network with colleagues dedicated to their professional growth and development. The intern assists Port Managers, Operations Managers, Coordinators, and Agents with marine operations, agency, and administrative functions for vessel calls at the assigned port. Duties may include supporting billing and pro forma requests; maintaining accurate vessel files and documentation; preparing and submitting required governmental and agency documents; and procuring operational, agency, and administrative services for assigned vessels. The intern may travel to U.S. Immigration Control and the U.S. Customs Office to prepare documentation for vessel arrivals and departures and make numerous trips to vessels in port to address issues affecting efficient arrivals and departures. Other related duties may be assigned at management’s discretion. Duties may evolve as the industry and technology change. The position is available between May and August. The schedule is flexible according to business needs and may include days, nights, weekends, and some holidays. The work involves frequent walking and standing, climbing gangways to heights of six feet or more, lifting, climbing, stooping, bending, and jumping, as well as occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions. The intern must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

Be a junior or senior in good academic standing and/or pursue a maritime or related business career (preferred).
Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (preferred).
Be available between May and August.
Demonstrate verifiably excellent customer service abilities.
Be able to enter, generate, and retrieve information using a computer.
Have strong communication skills in group and individual interactions and be able to solve problems.
Be able to lift 50 pounds.
Have a valid driver’s license and a clean motor vehicle record.
Have reliable transportation.
Be available to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including days, nights, weekends, and some holidays.
Be energetic, self-motivated, and results oriented.
Be a proven team player who is flexible and adaptable to changing environments.
Have current work authorization; NLI does not sponsor visas for U.S. positions unless specified.

Nice To Haves

Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC).
Junior or senior standing in good academic standing and/or pursuing a maritime or related business career.
Minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Responsibilities

Assist Port Managers, Operations Managers, Coordinators, and Agents with tasks as needed.
Support marine operations, agency, and administrative functions associated with vessel calls at the assigned port.
Assist with billing procedures.
Follow up on and complete pro forma requests.
Establish and maintain marine vessel files, ensuring documentation is prepared accurately and on time.
Prepare and execute required governmental and agency documents for approval and submission to marine vessel files.
Procure operational, agency, and administrative services for assigned vessels.
Make required trips to U.S. Immigration Control and the U.S. Customs Office to ensure documentation is ready for vessel arrivals and departures.
Make trips to vessels in port to handle issues relevant to efficient vessel arrivals and departures.
Perform other related duties as directed by the Port Manager or another member of management.