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Working At The Port
Port NOLA employees are committed to our mission of driving regional economic prosperity through their efforts to maximize the flow of international trade and commerce. We aim to attract and invest in a high-performing, diverse workforce.
As a Port NOLA team member, you will see firsthand how global trade and diversified business lines contribute to a stable regional economy and enhanced quality of life for Louisiana residents. You will learn something new every day and apply your talents to build the Port of New Orleans of tomorrow.
Port NOLA is committed to sustainable development, investing to support economic growth while balancing the needs of our neighbors and our natural resources. We are certified by Green Marine, a voluntary initiative with a detailed framework to reduce the environmental footprint of the maritime industry. Our team members are proud to play an important role in supporting our economic mission and green initiatives.
Additionally, as a self-sustaining political subdivision of the State of Louisiana, our team members continue a proud tradition of Civil Service in the state. Through both the Port and Civil Service, you will have access to professional growth and career development.
Community Efforts
The Port of New Orleans mission is to drive regional economic prosperity by maximizing the flow of international trade and commerce as a modern gateway. Port NOLA supports regional economies as well as local economies. Our port also serves as a significant resource for emergency preparedness. Port NOLA is a significant source of local employment, within our community. We support employment in related sectors such as trucking and rail transportation. Our port activity generates a significant amount of jobs in related sectors and through the overall economic impact on the surrounding communities.
Our organization also takes pride in giving back to the community.
Workforce Development
The Port of New Orleans contributes significantly to two of the State’s largest economic engines. To ensure that residents in our jurisdiction can access the jobs generated by the maritime and hospitality industries, Port NOLA is developing a workforce development program.
We are working collaboratively with our tenants, related industry businesses, educational institutions, economic development partners, elected officials and others to help connect job providers with job seekers. We are also working with local technical schools, community colleges and four-year colleges and universities to help ensure training opportunities match job needs.
Some of our education partners include:
- Delgado Community College
- Dillard University
- Nunez Community College
- Southwestern University
- Tulane University School of Professional Advancement
- University of New Orleans Transportation Institute
- Xavier University of Louisiana
