Employment

Join Our Team Our work is exciting and challenging. The Port of Long Beach is a leader in international maritime commerce and a pioneer in environmental stewardship. Under the direction of the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners, more than 350 employees manage the Port through 12 divisions: Communications and Community Relations Engineering Finance Government Affairs Information Management Human Resources Maintenance Planning and Environmental Affairs Real Estate Risk Management Security Trade Development Our mission is to improve the quality of life in our communities by serving as a world leader in international goods movement, environmental stewardship and economic prosperity. Our workers make Long Beach and Southern California a better place to live and work. If you want a job that matters, we are looking for talented, energetic and dedicated individuals to join our team.
	Civil Service Job Openings The Port of Long Beach hires most employees through the Civil Service employment process administered by the City of Long Beach Civil Service Department. Click HERE to be redirected to their site. Port of Long Beach Job Openings These positions are Unclassified (Non-Civil Service) positions for which the Port is currently recruiting. Promotional/Transfer Job Opportunities The positions listed on this site are open only to current Port and City of Long Beach employees with Civil Service status. If you apply for a position listed below and do not work for the Port or the City of Long Beach, your application will not be considered. It is important that your application show all of the relevant education and experience that you possess. Applications that clearly do not meet the minimum requirements or that are incomplete will be rejected. The Port of Long Beach does not retain unsolicited resumes or applications that are not intended to apply for a specific position currently open for recruitment. More Job Resources Many jobs at the Port of Long Beach are filled by terminal operators, shipping companies and other firms that do business here. For information on these types of positions and on training programs, go to our Job Resources page. Internship Opportunities The Port of Long Beach's internship program is open to college undergraduate and graduate students and offers hands-on experience for those interested in careers in a variety of fields. Hire Long Beach Partnering with agencies in Lomita, Long Beach, San Pedro, Signal Hill, Torrance, Wilmington and the Harbor City area, Hire Long Beach provides services for both job seekers and businesses. Their Annual Report tells you about their partners, their customers and lives that have been changed, as well as the numbers served during these tough economic times. The electronic version of the Annual Report and the Little Book of Numbers are online for your review. Please allow a moment for them to open. Hard copies are available. To request copies at no cost, email workforce.dev@longbeach.gov.