REPORTS TO: Manager Events & Protocol
SUPERVISES: N/AAUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:The Events Intern will work closely with the Austal USA events manager to plan and execute all aspects of Navy and Coast Guard ship milestones (e.g. ship christenings, keel laying ceremonies) and other large company events and meetings. This hands-on position will also engage in the company’s community relations process and gain valuable experience in event logistics and project coordination.- Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of internal and external events
- Support community relations initiative and outreach activities
- Manage and track community relations requests
- Collaborate with internal departments and external vendors to support event planning and execution efforts
- Manage and track status of project timelines and event planning tasks
- Manage and track RSVP lists
- Perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned
- Actively pursuing a degree in Hospitality Management, Public Relations, Communications, or a related field
- Currently maintaining a minimum 3.0 overall grade point average (4.0 scale)
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Strong written and verbal skills
- Proficient in MS Office 365
- Demonstrated project and time management skills
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to assess situations, exercise sound judgment, and make decisions aligned with company policies and standards.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and be adaptive to change as required
- Strong sense of ownership and follow through
- As required by immediate supervisory personnel
- N/A
- All levels of Austal organization
- Vendors; media; and the general public
Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:
- 18 years of age or older at time of application
- Able to provide proof of US Person Status
- No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
- No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
- Willing to submit to a drug screen
- Willing to submit to a background check
Equal Employment Commitment
Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.
Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.
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What We Do
Austal USA is a ship manufacturer headquartered in Mobile, Ala., with service centers in San Diego and Singapore and a technology center in Charlottesville, Va. With the most modern steel panel line in the shipbuilding industry, Austal USA’s facility is capable of supporting the manufacture of both aluminum and steel ships. Austal USA leverages a moving module production line and strict adherence to lean manufacturing principles to consistently deliver on-schedule and on-budget. Austal USA is currently under contract for several programs, including the U.S. Coast Guard’s Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), and the U.S. Navy TAGOS-25 ocean surveillance ship, Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF), Navajo-class Towing, Salvage and Rescue ship (T-ATS), Landing Craft Utility (LCU) vessel, Expeditionary Medical Ship (EMS), Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock Medium (AFDM), and Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) programs. Austal USA is also supporting Navy unmanned vessel programs leveraging its advanced machinery control system. Austal USA’s service business provides global support to U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command and other customers. Austal USA’s San Diego Service Center includes a waterfront facility that will have the capability to drydock small combatants and similar sized ships. Earning 27 safety excellence awards, Austal USA continues to be one of the safest shipyards in America







