We're hiring a
Culture & Strategy Internfor the Port of Portland!
What will your role be? Hear it straight from the manager!"
As an intern with the Port of Portland’s Culture and Strategy team, you’ll help create programs, trainings, initiatives, frameworks and events that build connection and a sense of belonging for all Port employees and across the different locations. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain experience in facilitation and training, program development, and relationship building, while contributing to meaningful change at the Port."
To be considered for this intern position you must be a current student enrolled in a Portland-area school for the duration of employment.Spring 2026 graduates will not be eligible for this internship unless documentation of continued educational classes (graduate school documentation related to the field) can be provided at the time of application.Duration: Expected sunset date on or around May 31, 2027, with full-time work during school breaks and part-time during the school year.Compensation is determined by school year and experience.About Us
With our three airports (including PDX), three active marine terminals, and six business parks, the Port of Portland is a vital engine for the region’s economy. Across all areas of our work, we prioritize creating good jobs and opportunity for local businesses and improving quality of life for everyone who lives and works in our region.
Our Core Values
We demonstrate leadership by setting principled goals and taking on complex issues in partnership with our community. We celebrate inclusion by welcoming all voices and perspectives to enrich our culture, drive creativity, and be successful in our work. We deliver extraordinary service and achieve high standards in quality through a culture of continuous learning. And we focus on safety and eliminating harm through active prevention, evaluation, and action.
- Program and Initiative Support
- Assist in the design and implementation of programs through developing frameworks, discovering best practices, and researching information to create initiatives and workshops that foster inclusion, belonging, and employee connection across the Port.
- Help develop and refine learning content and engagement materials related to belonging and inclusive workplace culture.
- Training & Development
- Support the coordination and facilitation of internal trainings related to inclusion, communicating across differences and cultural competency.
- Assist in developing learning resources and tools through research and performing needs assessments to support employee growth in areas of inclusive leadership, communication, and belonging.
- Co-facilitate trainings, meetings, and workshops.
- Support the evaluation of initiatives by gathering participant feedback and engagement metrics.
- Provide logistical and creative support for workshops and trainings.
- Engagement and Inclusion Support Across Port Locations
- Partner with staff across Port worksites to help plan and coordinate learning events and activities that promote inclusion and employee connection.
- Support execution of engagement strategies tailored to site-specific needs and cultures.
- Other Duties
- Assist with the planning and coordination of meetings and events.
- Provide general administrative support to the Culture and Strategy team as needed.
- Support the alignment of the strategic plan throughout department workplans.
Education and Experience:- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and seeking a degree in a related field.
- Training, classwork, and/or practical experience in public interest design, cultural studies, community organizing, collaborative governance, social sciences, community development, human development, organizational development and/or conflict resolution would be helpful.
- 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 Skills & Knowledge:- Demonstrate commitment to valuing differences among individuals and a passion for being inclusive.
- Promote safety as a core value and a regular practice in accomplishing work, focus on safety improvements, and comply with safety and health policies and procedures.
- Show the utmost respect for others and act as a team player.
- Understanding of belonging, inclusion, and community-building principles.
- Familiarity with restorative justice practices is preferred.
- Ability or strong desire to learn how to design and facilitate trainings or workshops.
- Strong teamwork and time management skills.
- Capacity to collaborate effectively across diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Ability or strong desire to learn how to present and lead group discussions in various settings.
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 20, 2026.
- 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 panel interviews with candidates that successfully passed the SME evaluation as soon as possible. The successful candidate will be notified after interviews are complete, with a tentative start date in June 2026.
