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Community Impact Intern

Port of Portland
$16.70 - $25.09 Hourly
medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, tuition assistance, retirement plan
United States, Oregon, Portland
7200 Northeast Airport Way (Show on map)
April 13, 2024
The Position The Port of Portland is hiring a Community Impact Intern ! The Port of Portland's internship programs are designed to cultivate your skills, expand your knowledge, and provide a launchpad for your career. Join a team of seasoned professionals who are passionate about mentorship and committed to guiding you through hands-on experiences. You'll have an opportunity to connect with industry leaders, forge valuable relationships, and network with experts who share your passion for making a meaningful impact. The Port of Portland is not just a workplace; it's a community where collaboration thrives. About Us: The Port of Portland, a pivotal force in regional commerce, acknowledges Oregon's indigenous history and honors these communities as the original stewards of this land. Committed to fostering positive relationships, we prioritize respect, collaboration, and cultural sensitivity. Our goal is to build upon the legacy of indigenous communities, contributing to the state's growth and fostering a thriving community for all. Join us in this shared journey of respect, collaboration, and prosperity. Your Role: As the Community Impact Intern, you will gain skills within diversity, equity, and inclusion by facilitating community engagement processes, building relationships with Black, Indigenous, and communities of color. This position will involve significant work outside of the office participating in training, site visits, community partner meetings, and community events. To be considered for this intern position you must be a current student enrolled in an Oregon/Vancouver, WA area school for the duration of employment. Spring 2024 graduates will not be eligible for this internship unless documentation of continued educational classes (graduate school related to the field) can be provided at the time of application. Duration: Expected end date on or around May 28, 2025, with full-time work during school breaks and part-time during school year. Starting hourly rate at $16.70. Essential Job Duties Research and Design Support the research and design of innovative engagement strategies that focus on engaging, learning about, and capturing the priorities of Black, Indigenous and communities of color. Data Collection, Entry, and Analysis Collect and analyze data from surveys, focus group transcripts, and interviews identify themes, research questions, and areas of focus. Event Participation Represent the Port at committees, partner events, and Port-sponsored outreach events and activities; particularly those involving tribes, Indigenous communities, communities of color, youth, and/or student-serving organizations. Database Management Entering data and incoming requests into excel spreadsheets, Microsoft Forms, and other software programs. Administrative Support Supporting the Community Impact Program by tracking emails, scheduling with community partners, and responding to inquiries from community members. Social Media Outreach Support creating population-specific content for flyers, newsletters, and the strategic use of social media platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, SnapChat, and Instagram. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university (community colleges, trade schools, and certificate programs). Students who are not taking classes over summer break are eligible and will be asked to provide proof of registration prior to the start of the fall term/semester to meet the conditions of employment. Student must also provide current unofficial transcript at time of application. Maintenance of a minimum 2.5 grade point average and continued enrollment in classes pertinent to the internship is required. Demonstrated knowledge: Knowledge of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging principles and practices. Strong understanding of non-homogeneity of black, indigenous and communities of color from and residing in Oregon. Familiarity or experience working/living/volunteering in East Multnomah County, North Portland and/or Hillsboro/Washington County. Demonstrate commitment to valuing differences among individuals and a passion for being inclusive. Proven team player that shows the utmost respect for others. Students with strong interests, work experience or course work in Indigenous Traditional Ecological and Cultural Knowledge (ITECK) political science, nonprofit leadership, community organizing, climate justice, urban planning is preferred. Demonstrated skills: Work in a team environment and manage time to complete tasks and meet deadlines. Experience and/or interest in understanding the use of social media as a public engagement, behavior and/or social change tool. Work collaboratively with people from different backgrounds, values, and professional responsibilities, and/or experience working in a multi-cultural setting. Organize and track multiple projects, tasks, and information. Supplemental and Selection Information SELECTION PROCESS (tentative schedule): A minimum qualification evaluation of education, training, and experience of submitted application packets will take place by Human Resources the week of April 28, 2024. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an evaluation of experience and training taken from your employment application materials including any responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Our goal is to schedule oral panel interviews with candidates that successfully passed the SME evaluation step approximately the week of May 13, 2024. The successful candidate will be notified after interviews are complete, with a tentative start date on or around June 2024. About us: At the Port of Portland, we use everything we have - our three airports, four marine terminals, five business parks, and all the resources, expertise, and experience behind them - to move with purpose, connecting people with powerful opportunities and creating value for our region. We know that every person we hire, business we work with, contract we sign and decision we make is a chance to make someone's life better. And we'll use our power and influence to pull down barriers, unlock new opportunities, ensure more people share in our region's success and include those who have been excluded in the past. With YOUR help - together with our partners, customers, and community - we'll help drive meaningful change! Do you have questions about this job? Contact us: careers@portofportland.com Safety: The Port promotes safety as a guiding principle and practice in accomplishing work by complying with safety and health policies and procedures and consistently seeking improvements that support operational excellence. Diversity and Inclusion: At the Port, we don't just accept difference; we value and support it to create a culture of inclusiveness and fun. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/Affirmative Action Policy Statement: The Port of Portland is dedicated to maintaining and improving a work environment, which extends equal opportunity to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation. Employment decisions shall be made in such a manner as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity and to comply with state, federal and local laws. We affirm through this policy statement our continuing commitment to the principles of nondiscrimination and affirmative action. Veterans Preference: Under Oregon law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans preference when applying for Port of Portland positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veterans preference for this job, please provide the qualifying documents as instructed during the application process. Background Checks and Drug Testing: The Port of Portland will conduct background checks and/or drug tests for positions where such tests are required by regulation and for other safety-sensitive positions. ADA Accommodation: Accommodations will be considered for applicants or candidates with a qualifying disability that prevents them from participating in this process. Accommodations will be made where the Port can reasonably do so without imposing an undue hardship on the business or compromising the integrity of the recruitment process. An applicant with any disability who believes that they need an accommodation should contact Human Resources: call 503-415-6690 or email careers@portofportland.com.