ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN (NON-CAREER) - INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Full Job Description

THE PORT OF LONG BEACH IS SEEKING

TWO (4) ADMINISTRATIVE INTERNS IN THE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT DIVISION.

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 wide-ranging economic impact, supporting millions of jobs that benefit the region and entire country.

To learn more about the ways we are building the Green Port of the Future, please visit: https://polb.com/environment.

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:

Information Management's purpose is to foster innovation, agility and collaboration across the Port's digital footprint.

We empower teammates and stakeholders by providing digital tools that transform data to actionable insights, helping to achieve strategic goals while ensuring the reliability and scalability of our network and infrastructure.

Our team collaborates with all Divisions to drive business growth, adapt to the evolving digital landscape, and ensure strong network performance and disaster recovery for continuity.

This enhances Port efficiency, improves customer experiences, and creates value for stakeholders.

This is an unclassified (Non-Civil Service) position.

Non-career positions typically average 20 hours per week, up to 29 hours a week, for a total of 1600 hours in a year for a maximum of two (2) years.

Flexibility is offered within typical business hours. The assignment may end at any time, but under no circumstances will it extend beyond two years.

Requirements

The Role:

Under general supervision and reporting directly to the Assistant Director of Information Management, the four (4) Administrative Interns will support the Business Applications team with full lifecycle of enterprise systems that support Port of Long Beach operations; the Data & Analytics team supporting data collection and reporting; The Network Operations team with supporting network and systems infrastructure; or the Infrastructure Operation & Cloud Computing team with Microsoft Cloud technologies.

How you get to contribute:

• Learn and assist with stakeholder discovery, requirements analysis, system implementations and production support activities.
• Will contribute to database design, SQL development, reporting and application enhancements.
• Assist with enterprise service delivery, incident response and continuous improvement practices.
• Assist with the implementation of the Enterprise Architecture tool.
• Contribute to the planning and analysis of organizational Cybersecurity Awareness campaigns.
• Assist with virtualization platforms, storage and backup systems, monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Assist with cloud development and identity management.
• Maintain a positive, professional tone in all communication with internal teams, city staff, and external partners or vendors.
• Participate in meetings, record notes, facilitate communication among Port staff, consultants and key stakeholders.
• Conduct special projects and perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program at a college or university with status as a junior or senior OR currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program. Recent graduates (within the last 12 months at the time of application) are also encouraged to apply.
• A major in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a closely related field is preferred.

To REALLY Catch Our Attention:

You must be able to demonstrate the following professional attributes and strengths:

• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly and professionally express ideas, follow instructions accurately, and deliver presentations to internal teams.
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office tools is required.
• Skills in data tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL and Python programming are desired.
• Strong organizational and planning skills; able to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to research, work with complex data sets, and present findings.
• Comfortable handling sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to work independently and collaboratively across all levels of the organization.
• Committed to excellent customer service, with a proactive, diplomatic, and flexible approach to solving internal needs.
• Team-oriented and adaptable, with the ability to stay calm under pressure and take initiative when priorities shift.

SPECIAL NOTE

This is an unclassified, "at-will" position. The appointed candidate will serve at the discretion of the Port of Long Beach and can be terminated at any time. In such an event, the candidate has no right to any appeal or grievance procedure under any rule or regulation of the City of Long Beach.

Non-career positions typically average 20 hours per week, up to 29 hours a week, for a total of 1600 hours in a year for a maximum of two (2) years. Flexibility is offered within typical business hours. The assignment may end at any time, but under no circumstances will it extend beyond two years.

Additional Information

How do we start the conversation?

To apply, please submit your application online via GovernmentJobs. You must attach: 1) Cover Letter, 2) Resume and 3) Transcripts (unofficial transcripts accepted).

Incomplete applications (those without resumes, cover letters, and transcripts) will NOT be considered. Applications will be accepted until Friday, April 10, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PST.

The Port reserves the right to extend the filing period, without notice, in order to accept additional applications.

Following the close of the filing period, the Port will review the applications to determine the most qualified candidates.

Those determined most qualified will be invited to continue in the selection process. Successful completion of a background check and physical examination will be required.

The Port of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

If a special accommodation is desired or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 283-7500 or email humanresources@polb.com.

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

For technical issues with your application, please call (877) 204-4442.

The Port of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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