Maritime Operations Internship: Port & Vessel Services

Norton Lilly International; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Lilly International is offering an Internship in Ship Services for the San Francisco/Oakland area in Oakland, CA. The program provides hands-on experience with real-world projects, networking with professionals, and exposure to marine operations and administration.

Responsibilities include assisting managers and crews with billing, documentation, and procedural tasks, plus occasional field visits to vessel sites and government offices.

Qualifications

• Pursuing maritime or related business career preferred.
• Minimum GPA 2.5 or higher preferred.
• Available May–August.
• Verifiable excellent customer services abilities.
• Able to enter, generate and retrieve information on a computer.
• Strong communication skills in groups and individually.
• Must lift 50 pounds.
• Must have valid driver’s license and clean MVR.
• Reliable transportation and flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Port Manager(s), Operation Manager(s), Coordinator(s) and Agent(s) in various tasks.
• Marine operations, agency, and administrative functions for vessel calls.
• Assist with billing procedures.
• Assist with follow-up and completion of pro forma requests.
• Maintain marine vessel files and ensure documentation is accurate and timely.
• Prepare/execute required governmental and agency documents for approvals.
• Procure operation, agency, and administrative services for vessels.
• Make trips to U.S. Immigration Control and U.S. Customs as needed.
• Perform other duties at the discretion of Port Manager or management.
• Position may change as industry and technology evolve.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Computer use

Team player

TWIC preferred

Driver's license

Education

Pursuing maritime career or related business

Tools

TWIC

Job description

Norton Lilly International is offering an Internship in Ship Services for the San Francisco/Oakland area in Oakland, CA. The program provides hands-on experience with real-world projects, networking with professionals, and exposure to marine operations and administration.

Responsibilities include assisting managers and crews with billing, documentation, and procedural tasks, plus occasional field visits to vessel sites and government offices.