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The Port of Los Angeles Fellows Program About the Program The Port of Los Angeles
safety and emergency
Fellows Program is a
management. Assignments
distinguished program for
are coupled with an agency
graduate students who have
orientation and
completed at least one year of
developmental
graduate studies. The Fellows
opportunities to ensure an
Program is a one-year
enriching experience.
program that offers on-the-job
Fellows will be given an
experience in different
opportunity to contribute to
business functions ranging
key Port programs and
from communications and
initiatives, learn from top
government relations, finance
Port executives, and gain an
and administration,
understanding of the day to
development, marketing and
day operations of America’s
customer relations, and public
#1 Container Port.
About the Port of Los Angeles
The Port of Los Angeles, America’s Port® and the premier gateway for international commerce, is located in San Pedro Bay, 25 miles south of downtown Los Angeles. This thriving seaport not only sustains its competitive edge with record-setting cargo operations, but is also known for groundbreaking environmental initiatives,
Qualifications Fellows are required to have successfully completed at least one year of graduate studies by program start date. Fellows are selected based on academic achievement, analytical and communication skills, and work experience. The selection process for the program will consist of multiple rounds of interviews and multiple assessment exercises. Candidates should have an academic focus in the areas of public administration, business administrations, public policy, planning, finance, economics, transportation management, public safety or a related discipline. Candidates must have an interest in a career in public service management or port and terminal management.
progressive security measures, diverse recreational and educational facilities, and LA’s emerging waterfront destination.
Candidates must demonstrate excellent problem solving, analytical, written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills. At least two years of professional work experience and/or internships in public service, transportation, government or related fields is preferred.
How to Apply Recruitment for the Port of Los Angeles Fellows Program will begin in April and the application deadline is May 9, 2016. Late applications are not accepted. Interviews begin in May. The new Fellows cohort begins in June. This timeline is subject to change. Candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, and an academic writing sample. Mail completed packages to Port of Los Angeles, 425 S. Palos Verdes Street, San Pedro CA 90731 ATTN: Human Resources Division; via fax to 310-521-8344; or email to Stephanie Holloman, Senior Personnel Analyst II at
[email protected]
Compensation $15.41/Hour Fellows are allowed to work full-time during the summer beginning in June and part-time during the regular academic year. The Port of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
