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Context, Inc

Summer Intern

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

Features we ship this week are in the hands of teams at Fortune 100 companies next week, meaning ... Role Summary Our Summer Internship is meant for the best and brightest students looking for an ...

McAllister Towing

Summer/Winter Cadet

Staten Island, NY · On-site

Maximize your Summer Internship by listening, learning, and participating in all operations, shipboard maintenance, and drills throughout your time onboard. Your safety is paramount and our highest ...

Sea Bags

Part-Time Cruise Ship Greeter

Portland, ME · On-site

$13.25 - $16.25/hr

Join the Crew at Sea Bags This Summer! Love meeting new people and spending time on Portland ... As a Cruise Ship Greeter, you'll welcome cruise ship passengers as they disembark, share ...

Sea Bags

Part-Time Cruise Ship Greeter

Portland, ME · On-site

$13.25 - $16.25/hr

Join the Crew at Sea Bags This Summer! Love meeting new people and spending time on Portland ... As a Cruise Ship Greeter, you'll welcome cruise ship passengers as they disembark, share ...

GDIT

Shipbuilding Project/Task Supervisor

Norfolk, VA

$85K - $109K/yr

Naval ships. The incumbent will be exposed to varying temperatures of heat in the summer and cold in the winter preforming the following tasks: Provides technical, administrative, and operational ...

GDIT

Shipbuilding Project/Task Supervisor

Seattle, WA · Hybrid

$93K - $109K/yr

Naval ships. The incumbent will be exposed to varying temperatures of heat in the summer and cold in the winter preforming the following tasks: Provides technical, administrative, and operational ...

GDIT

Ship Fitter

Norfolk, VA

$26.35 - $35.65/hr

Naval ships. The incumbent will be working in varying temperatures of high heat in the summer and cold in the winter preforming the following tasks: Installs, maintains, repairs, overhauls ...

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How much do summer shipbuilding jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for summer shipbuilding in the United States is $15.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $17.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is summer shipbuilding?

Summer shipbuilding refers to the process of constructing ships or vessels during the summer months, often as part of seasonal employment or internship programs. These programs are usually offered by shipyards, maritime companies, or naval organizations and are designed to take advantage of favorable weather conditions for outdoor work. Participants may be involved in various stages of shipbuilding, such as welding, assembly, painting, and quality control. Summer shipbuilding jobs provide valuable hands-on experience for students or entry-level workers interested in maritime careers. They can also include training on safety protocols and industry standards.

What are the typical responsibilities and challenges of a summer shipbuilding worker?

In a summer shipbuilding role, you can expect to assist with tasks such as material handling, basic fabrication, and supporting skilled trades like welders or electricians. One common challenge is adapting to the physical demands and safety protocols required in a shipyard environment, especially while working outdoors or in confined spaces. Teamwork is essential, as projects often require close collaboration with engineers, supervisors, and other crew members to stay on schedule. This position offers valuable hands-on experience and insight into the shipbuilding process, which can be a stepping stone for a future career in marine engineering or construction.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a summer shipbuilding worker?

To thrive as a Summer Shipbuilding Worker, you need basic mechanical aptitude, physical stamina, and a high school diploma or equivalent, with some employers preferring candidates enrolled in technical or trade programs. Familiarity with hand and power tools, safety equipment, and reading blueprints or schematics is typically required, and OSHA safety certification is often beneficial. Strong teamwork, attention to detail, and effective communication help individuals excel in dynamic shipyard environments. These skills and qualities are vital for ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality construction and repair of ships during the busy summer season.

What is the difference between Summer Shipbuilding vs Summer Marine Welding?

AspectSummer ShipbuildingSummer Marine Welding
Required CertificationsShipbuilding certifications, safety trainingWelding certifications, safety training
Work EnvironmentShipyards, outdoor and indoorShipyards, outdoor and indoor
Industry UsageShip construction, repairWelding on ships, marine structures
Common Search IntentShipbuilding projects, construction rolesWelding jobs on ships, marine fabrication

Summer Shipbuilding involves assembling and constructing ships, focusing on structural work and assembly. Summer Marine Welding centers on welding tasks required for ship repairs and fabrication, often requiring specialized welding certifications. Both roles are performed in shipyards and share similar safety training, but they differ in specific skills and job focus. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right role in the maritime industry.

What cities are hiring for Summer Shipbuilding jobs?

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Infographic showing various Summer Shipbuilding job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 30% Full Time, 59% Part Time, 8% Contract, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,041 per year, or $15.9 per hour.

Summer Intern

Context, Inc

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

Temporary, Internship

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

About the Company
Context is the AI platform to redefine knowledge work. We:
  • Build agents that continuously learn to capture companies' proprietary intelligence, including procedures, data, and objectives
  • Provide the work surface for them to perform complex, long-horizon tasks alongside humans in a native office suite
  • Deploy them in secure environments to Fortune 500 companies

We are a fast-moving team of engineers and researchers from Apple, Ramp, Stripe, Meta, BAIR, and SAIL. We've built applications with 1M+ users, launched campaigns reaching 180M+ people, and forward deployed products in some of the world's largest teams. We're fortunate to be backed by Lux Capital, Qualcomm Ventures, General Catalyst, and BoxGroup.
Most companies must choose between iterating on product fast and working with the biggest enterprises on earth. We have the rare privilege of doing both. Features we ship this week are in the hands of teams at Fortune 100 companies next week, meaning every product bet we make gets immediate, high-stakes signal from some of the most consequential corporate teams in the world.
Role Summary
Our Summer Internship is meant for the best and brightest students looking for an opportunity to work at a high-growth, fast-moving startup and occupy a role with significant responsibility. At Context, you'll be able to work on the work that you deem highest leverage and shoulder significant responsibility, whether by shipping code that goes directly into production or interfacing directly with our Fortune 500 clients. Our summer interns last summer built platform integrations that were used directly by a major client.
Compensation: $80k-$120k annual prorated
Interview process: initial behavioral screening, take-home case study or technical interview, and two day work trial. Work trial timing is highly flexible.
Work location/schedule: San Francisco, CA.
What We're Looking For
  • High agency and comfort with ambiguity. You hustle hard and do whatever it takes to find solutions
  • Excellent communication skills. You're comfortable in a room with senior operators and can earn their trust quickly

That's it.
Nice to Have
  • Technical fluency (fullstack engineering experience)

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