HR Intern (Port of Miami)
Description
Starting rate: $19 per hour
Part-time internship
POSITION SUMMARY:
This internship provides a structured, hands-on experience within a designated functional area, allowing interns to build foundational skills through active participation in relevant projects. The program includes an introductory overview of Office/Logistics (Medley) and Port/Field Operations (POM), offering a broad understanding of the company’s operational framework. Through onboarding, cross departmental tours, focused departmental assignments, and a final presentation, interns gain both practical experience and a well-rounded perspective of company operations while developing specialized competencies to support future career growth. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
GEOGRAPHIC REGION:
Please note applicants out of the geographic region for position applied will not be considered.
INTERN TIMEFRAME:
May 4, 2026 – July 24, 2026
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
- Currently enrolled in senior year or recently graduated from a bachelor’s degree program in Human Resources or a related field.
- Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Relevant knowledge or coursework in Human Resources.
- Intermediate skills with MS Office suite, including basic Excel.
- Intermediate to advanced communication skills in English (verbal and written).
- Ability to think logically, follow procedures, and instructions.
- Ability to perform and prioritize various administrative assignments with minimal supervision.
- Must have reliable transportation to commute to and from work according to required hours.
- Ability to report to work onsite and on time consistently.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, vendors and fellow employees.
- Must have or be able to obtain a TWIC card within 30 days of employment.
- Intermediate to advanced communication skills in Spanish (verbal and written).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary
- Assist with day to day tasks within the assigned department to support operational needs.
- Participate in onboarding sessions and training activities to build foundational knowledge.
- Gain a basic understanding of company operations through cross departmental tours and shadowing opportunities.
- Support departmental projects by conducting research, organizing information, and preparing simple reports or summaries.
- Observe and learn standard workflows, procedures, and tools used in the company.
- Collaborate with team members to complete assigned tasks and contribute to ongoing initiatives.
- Assist in maintaining documentation, tracking data, or updating internal systems as directed.
- Prepare and deliver a final presentation summarizing internship learning and project contributions.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and staff to ensure clarity on tasks, expectations, and deadlines.
- Demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, and a willingness to learn in all assigned activities.
Secondary
- Works on special projects, as required.
- Additional duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- The employee is continuously required to sit and use his fingers.
- The employee continuously required to talk and/or hear.
- The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
- Report safety hazards.
- Immediately report incidents involving injury, illness, or property damage.
- Wear protective PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as instructed or necessary.
- Comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and rules.
- Refuse any unsafe task or operation.
- Participate in safety meetings and training.
- Be constantly aware of their personal safety and that of their coworkers.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Reports directly to the Assistant Manager – Human Resources (Port-Miami), and indirectly to Director – Human Resources. Does not exercise supervision over any other position.
CONDITIONS:
- Indoors office environment most of the time where the exposure is a controlled temperature and office environment.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually busy with many phone conversations going on simultaneously.
- Participate in a supervised port tour that includes brief exposure to outdoor operational areas and varying weather conditions.
DISCLAIMER:
- Completion of the internship program does not obligate the company to offer employment, nor does it guarantee future employment opportunities.
- Any paperwork or documentation required for university credit must be provided by the intern prior to the start of the internship. The intern is responsible for ensuring all necessary forms are submitted.
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
- If an applicant with a disability is unable or limited in their ability to use or access our online application center as a result of their disability, they can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [email protected]
- The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
- The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.