GOOD ANCHORAGE INTERNSHIP
Come work with a professional, energetic group of Maritime & IT explorers! We are looking for open‐minded, creative individuals to contribute to our modern Maritime & Tourism World. GA views interns as our future workforce; therefore, work assigned to an intern is professional in nature & is conducted in a learning environment that provides each student real‐world experience & an opportunity to be evaluated for potential long‐term employment. Internship assignments are open to associate, undergraduate, graduate, & post‐
graduate students & are based on entry‐level professional job descriptions, which will involve a great deal of independent work under the guidance of a senior‐level supervisor & mentors. The position will operate remotely (from the comfort of your own home!). You will be directly supervised by the Project Manager via regular Skype, email & phone communication.
Interns who perform successfully & meet program requirements are invited to continue in the program for the duration of their degree programs, & may be granted the opportunity for conversion to permanent employment upon graduation.
- Build your resume with professional experience
- Work with an innovative, team‐oriented firm
- Learn valuable business, technology, & imaging skills while nurturing personal growth
The overall job function is to support the team with activities related to Meteorology and/or hydrologist with strong computing background (preferably with some cursory maritime weather experience) needed to assist in generating, applying systems to generate forward looking weather information worldwide. The candidate will be responsible for automating existing and improving forward looking forecast systems while coordinating with NOAA and relevant Geography, Mapping, Satellite Imaging, Maritime & Tourism Information.
The following are basic skill sets required for GA’s internship program
- Exceptional spoken & written English skills
- Excellent communication skills & willingness to work as part of a team
- Intelligence & a positive attitude
- Be geographically aware
- Know how to use Windows OS computers
- Knowledge about meteorology and it’s changing effects on maritime conditions
- Working knowledge of Photoshop
- Working knowledge of NOAA’s weather products and NOAA terminology
- Working knowledge of Excel
- Working knowledge of Google Earth
- Able to operate on your own with weekly Skype team calls
The following are value add factors but not required
- Ability to travel & not susceptible to motion‐ sickness
- A sense of adventure & exploring
- Your own secure Windows OS workstation or laptop
About Good Anchorage
Good Anchorage is a global UGC website for maritime information – although the business office is based in Vanuatu we have business units based all around the world. We are flexible & willing to work around student schedules.
When applying, we request a resume, & confirmation of the school’s requirements if any. Please send materials to admin@goodanchorage.com
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