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College Intern - Real Estate

Port of Seattle, Seattle, WA, United States


Some of what you'll be doing: The Port of Seattle Real Estate Asset Management (Real Estate) team oversees commercial, industrial, retail, and hospitality properties located in Seattle as far north as Shilshole Bay Marina and as far south as Terminal 117. The Real Estate team is seeking a college intern to help the Port with a variety of projects. The types of projects include improving visibility of Port-owned properties to external audiences; updating LoopNet leasing listings, leasing flyers, tenant contact info, and rent rolls; organizing the Real Estate team’s SharePoint sites and files; creating lease exhibits and other presentation materials; ad hoc administrative duties for public events (Seafair, etc); and providing support as needed for various maintenance, sustainability/environmental, or capital projects affecting Port properties.

Your summer work will include supporting the Real Estate staff by conducting focused research, presenting findings, making recommendations, and reshaping procedures. Some of what you’ll be doing:

Learning about Port properties, the Port lines of business, key policies, and stakeholders.

Familiarizing yourself with the Port’s leasing process and lease templates.

Collaborating with Port staff on the development of public announcements as needed (public events, capital projects, etc).

Participating in Real Estate staff meetings and other meetings, presenting to the team as needed.

Gaining exposure to Port-wide initiatives (environmental, transportation, construction, etc) and developing an understanding of their connection to and impact on Port properties and tenants. Supporting the response of Real Estate staff to new Port initiatives.

Assessing the existing Real Estate SharePoint sites, standardizing these sites, organizing information, updating content, and improving the overall functionality and user experience.

Identifying and summarizing tenant improvement projects, their key elements and impacts to building systems and property management. Updating the existing Building Rules and Regulations to reflect new Building Standards.

Gathering current local real estate market data for various property types; developing summaries of data and information that is relevant to Port properties.

Who you are:

A student

– You must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or a recent graduate (

Committed to Equity

- You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.

Technical Skills

– You are knowledgeable about environmental science related to building operations, with an interest in sustainability, emissions reductions, water conservation, heating and cooling technology, and solid waste reduction. You are skilled in gathering, analyzing, and leveraging research and data to inform decision-making, and are adept at concise technical writing.

Collaborator

– You are comfortable working as part of a team, sharing ideas, and leveraging the expertise of those around you to advance your work.

Strategic Thinker

– You can apply creative thinking and innovative solutions to develop strategies to advance the Port’s sustainability, economic development, and equity goals.

Self‑Motivated

– You are interested in your work, have a desire to learn and engage with others, and to grow professionally through this opportunity.

Effective Communicator

– You have strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills, the ability to communicate to a variety of audiences, and the ability to develop and deliver PowerPoint presentations, and written documents that are free of grammatical and typographical errors.

What else you need to know:

Driver’s License

– A valid Washington State Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain one, is required in order to travel locally to project sites.

Work Schedule

– This is a summer intern position expected to last for roughly three (3) months. Your normal work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). Slightly more flexible start and end times are available in this role.

Work Environment

– This work will take place in a hybrid remote/in‑office setting with the majority of time spent in‑office.

Limited Duration

– This is a limited duration position and is expected to last no longer than five months.

Safety Requirements

– You will be required to comply with all work rules, safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.

Washington State Residency Requirement

– Employees must establish a residence in Washington State within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.

E‑Verify

- The Port of Seattle is not an E‑Verify employer.

Why you'll love it here: The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Port‘s mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non‑represented positions can be found on the Port of Seattle‘s website. If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the “Collective Bargaining Agreement” or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.

Getting to Work

– From subsidized parking and a low‑cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work from home.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

– The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.

Work‑Life Balance

– We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.

Mission Driven

– We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.

Why the Port of Seattle: Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half‑acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. Find out more here.

Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors – throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership – the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic develop and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity.

Location: Downtown Seattle

Organization: Central Harbor Mgmt Admin

Employee Status: Temporary

Schedule: Full‑time

Posting Expires: Apr 5, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Minimum Salary: 22.30

Midpoint Salary: 29.80

Req ID: 004077

The Port of Seattle is an equal opportunity employer that values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, knowing decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, regulations and ordinances. To help comply with all state and federal requirements, we appreciate you voluntarily answering the questions below. The information on this form will be kept confidential. Click https://www.portseattle.org/page/ethnicity-definitions for definitions and descriptions of the categories referenced below regarding Ethnicity and Race. Click https://www.portseattle.org/page/vevraa-information for information and definitions of the categories referenced below regarding Protected Veterans status.

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