The Port of Gulfport is committed to providing world-class maritime terminal service to our customers and facilitating economic growth and good jobs for the people of Mississippi. Thanks to the investment made by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development following Katrina, we have been able to expand the Port’s footprint and lay the groundwork for upgraded infrastructure, new state-of-the-art tenant facilities and the opportunity to maintain long-term competitiveness and create jobs for the people of Mississippi.
JOB CATEGORIES
Port Authority Jobs
PORT AUTHORITY JOBS
Any job openings for the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport will be posted on www.mississippiworks.org.
Preference is given to low and moderate income persons residing in the community where the project is located and is based on household income and location. Location preference for the Port of Gulfport’s project includes the three coastal counties: Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson County.
CURRENT JOB OPENINGS AT THE PORT AUTHORITY
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CONSTRUCTION JOBS
All construction jobs are involved with the Port’s restoration project. Any job opening dealing with the construction project will come from contractors or sub-contractors working on the port site.
Section 3 requires that when employment or contracting opportunities are generated by HUD funded projects, preference is given to low or moderate income persons and businesses residing in the community where the project is located. Section 3 preference is based on household income and location. Location preference for the Port of Gulfport’s project are the three coastal counties: Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson County.
Tenant Jobs
TENANT JOBS
These job openings will be created by Port of Gulfport tenants. Tenants include Chiquita, Dole, Crowley, Chemours, Island View, the University of Southern Mississippi, McDermott International, Harvey Gulf, Edison Chouest (TopShip).
Preference is given to low and moderate income persons residing in the community where the project is located and is based on household income and location. Location preference for the Port of Gulfport’s project includes the three coastal counties: Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson County.
Stevedore & Terminal Operators
Stevedore & Terminal Operators
Jobs may be available with the stevedore and terminal operators such as SSA Marine, Ports America and the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA #1303).