Internship - Ship Services

NORTON LILLY INTERNATIONAL INC; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Lilly International Inc. invites interns to gain hands-on experience in our San Francisco Operations in Oakland, CA.

You will assist Port and Operations Managers and Agents with maritime, agency, and administrative tasks related to vessel calls, while learning about our business model and industry dynamics. The role emphasizes developing billing and documentation skills, coordinating with government agencies, and supporting procurement of services.

Qualifications

• Junior or senior level pursuing a maritime or related business career.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher preferred.
• Available May–August.
• Verifiable excellent customer service abilities.
• Able to enter, generate and retrieve information on a computer.
• Strong communication skills in groups and individually.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends and some holidays.
• Energetic, self-motivated and results oriented.
• Proven team player, flexible and adaptable to changing environments.
• TWIC credential highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Port Manager(s), Operation Manager(s), Coordinator(s) and Agent(s) in various tasks.
• Support marine operations, agency and administrative functions for vessel calls.
• Assist with billing procedures and pro forma requests.
• Maintain marine vessel files with accurate documentation.
• Prepare/execute governmental and agency documents for approvals.
• Procure operations, agency and admin services for vessels.
• Make trips to US Immigration Control and US Customs for documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Port Manager or management.
• Position may evolve with industry and technology.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Job description

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Internship - Ship Services

Ship Svcs - San Francisco Operations Oakland, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2223

Salary Range: $18.00 To $20.00 Hourly

The Norton Lilly International (NLI) internship program will provide a hands-on professional experience by offering real-world projects. Through the NLI internship program you will learn about our company, industry, and business model. You’ll experience first-hand the many facets of our business, and network with smart, innovative, creative people dedicated to your professional growth and development.

Primary duties may include but are not limited to: Assisting Port Manager(s), Operation Manager(s), Coordinator(s) and Agent(s) in various tasks as needed; marine operations, agency, and administrative functions associated with individual vessel calls to assigned Port of Operations as needed.

Summary of Objectives:

• Assist with billing procedures.
• Assist with follow-up and completion of pro forma requests.
• Established and maintain marine vessel file insuring documentation is prepared in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Prepare/execute required governmental and agency documents for appropriate approvals and submission to marine vessel files.
• Procure operation, agency, and administrative services for assigned marine vessels.
• Makes required trips to United States Immigration Control, and U.S. Customs Office to ensure all necessary documentation is ready for arrivals and departures.
• Perform other related duties at the discretion of Port Manager or other member of management team.
• Not all aspects of the job are covered by the descriptions, other duties may be required.
• Position may change as the industry and technology evolve.

Requirements:

• Junior or senior level in good standings and / or pursuing a maritime career or related business career preferred.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher preferred.
• Available between the months of May – August.
• Verifiable excellent customer services abilities.
• Able to enter, generate and retrieve information using a computer.
• Strong communication skills, with groups and in individual interactions to solve problems.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean motor vehicle record.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have available to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including days, nights, weekends, and some holidays.
• Energetic, self-motivated, and results oriented.
• Proven team player who is both flexible and adaptable to changing environments.
• Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC) highly preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Job involves frequent and extensive walking, lifting, climbing, stooping, bending, and jumping.
• Frequent walking and standing
• Frequent climbing (gangway) up to heights of six feet or more
• Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions
• Frequent and proper lifting of up to 50 pounds

Incumbent will be required to make numerous trips to the marine vessel during its time in port to handle any issues relevant to the efficient arrival and departure of the vessel.

As a matter of policy, NLI does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.