Administrative Intern; Non-Career - Port Planning

Position: ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN (NON-CAREER) - PORT PLANNING
THE PORT OF LONG BEACH IS SEEKING

AN ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN IN THE PORT PLANNING DIVISION

(This is an at-will position)

Hourly Wage: $25.08

The Port of Choice:

The Port of Long Beach is an international gateway for the reliable, efficient, and sustainable movement of goods and is a leader in environmental stewardship. Credited with moving $300 billion in trade, the Port serves as a critical hub for international commerce and is a major transportation center.  East-Asian trade accounts for the bulk of Long Beach shipments. Port-related international trade has a wide-ranging economic impact, supporting millions of jobs that benefit the region and entire country.

To learn more about the Port of Long Beach, visit our website at

Why we want to hear from YOU...

The Port of Long Beach is committed to fostering a positive, respectful, and collaborative work environment - one where every teammate feels valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We recognize the strength that comes from a broad range of perspectives and experiences, and we aim to create a workplace culture that encourages open communication, mutual respect, and shared success.

Our commitment to LIFE/WORK BLEND - where LIFE leads - reflects our belief that personal well-being fuels professional excellence.  Every day, Port teammates bring a spirit of curiosity, teamwork, and service excellence that sets us apart as a global industry leader. Our teammates arrive daily with the ethos to collaborate, foster intellectual curiosity, and provide unparalleled service. If you share these values and our enthusiasm, your next career opportunity is with THE PORT OF CHOICE!

The Port is committed to ensuring our interns have a wonderful experience, giving them the foundation and skills to be successful beyond this internship.

The Team...

Port Planning is a division of the Bureau of Planning and Environmental Affairs.  The Port Planning Division is organized around three functional groups:
Strategic Plan & Land Use Group, Economics & Funding Group, and Transportation Development Group.

The Role ...

Under the direction of the Director of Port Planning and Port Planning Division staff, the Port Planning intern performs tasks related to planning and development for the Port.

How you will contribute as a Port Planning Intern:

* Support short- and long-range planning efforts that inform future land use development and infrastructure improvements at the Port.

* Review and analyze transportation and goods movement issues.

* Assemble, organize, evaluate, and present data for use in Port economic, land use and transportation studies, regional transportation studies, and/or grant applications.

* Analyze regional, state and national transportation policies and programs and assess their impact or benefit to the Port and its stakeholders.

* Assist in research and review of transportation policy.

* Assist in the preparation, review, and update of planning documents and programs.

* Support managing the Port's Port Master Plan and Port's Risk Management Plan (RMP) in accordance with the California Coastal Act (CCA).

* Assist in the review, analysis, and preparation of land use studies for Port facilities.

* Conduct or assist in the analysis of regulatory, legislative, and permitting issues.

* Assist with Geographic Information System (GIS) data collection, organization, and mapping.

* Assist in gathering, analyzing, and presenting input/output from the Land Use Model (LUM), which includes the Integrated Land Use Tool (ILUT) and the Port Terminal Capacity Model (PTCM).

* Assist in collecting information on terminal throughput, berth, and land utilization in the Port.

* Assist in the preparation of market, planning, and logistics studies, including research, technical analyses, and documentation preparation.

* Assist with Request for Proposals, task authorizations, and related project documents.

* Assist in coordination with Port consultants and outside agency representatives.

* Prepare reports and correspondence.

* Perform other related duties as required.

Required Experience and Qualifications:

* Current student enrolled in an accredited college or university with 60 completed…