College Intern

Georgia Ports Authority; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Ports Authority offers a College Intern position that emphasizes safety, integrity, and professional growth. The internship provides exposure to terminal operations and requires students to apply academic knowledge in a real-world setting.

Interns will engage in group projects, develop presentation skills, and learn through hands-on tasks while adhering to company policies and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment to interpret and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Produce superior quality work in both individual and group settings.
• Group presentations are performed at the conclusion of the internship program, so the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner in front of large groups is essential.
• Must be enrolled as a traditional undergraduate student.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing interns.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle confidential information according to policy.
• Develop professional relationships with employees, customers, vendors, and so forth.
• Relate and apply knowledge from academics to the company setting.
• Be consistent and punctual in the submission of all work assignments to the supervisor.
• Participate actively in group projects and presentations.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal and written communication

Judgement autonomy

Quality of work

Group presentation skills

Education

Undergraduate student

Job description

JOB INFORMATION:

Job Title: College Intern

Location(s): Terminal as assigned

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

JOB OVERVIEW:

Upholds the values of the GPA to promote Safety, Integrity, Respect, Community, Creativity and Opportunity. Promotes a safe work environment by participating in safety initiatives and reporting unsafe conditions and behaviors.

JOB DUTIES:

• Adhering to company work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing professional staff behavior.
• Adhering to company policies governing the observation of confidentially and the handling of confidential information.
• Assuming personal and professional responsibilities for his/her actions and activities.
• Maintaining professional relationships with company employees, customers, vendors, and so forth.
• Utilizing a courteous, enthusiastic, and open-minded approach to policies and procedures within the profession.
• Relating and applying knowledge acquired in the academic setting to the company setting.
• Developing a self-awareness of attitudes, values, behavior patterns, and so forth that influence work.
• Preparing for and utilizing all opportunities of learning afforded by the company.
• Being consistent and punctual in the submission of all work assignments to the supervisor.
• Be an active participant in group projects and presentations.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• The ability to interact and work with employees of all levels within the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written skills are required.
• The ability to exercise good judgement to interpret and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Produce superior quality work in both individual and group settings.
• Group presentations are performed at the conclusion of the internship program, so the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner in front of large groups is essential.

Education

• Required Must be enrolled as a traditional, undergraduate student

Licenses & Certifications

• TWIC - Transportation Worker Identification Credential Required Upon Hire
• Driver's License - Valid state driver's license Required Upon Hire

Note: This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, job requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise the job or to require the performance of different or additional tasks. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, an without direct threat to the health or safety of others.

Revised: 8/3/2023

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