Intern, Culture and Strategy
Port of Portland, Portland, OR, United States
Culture & Strategy Intern
We're hiring a
Culture & Strategy Intern
for the Port of Portland! 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 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 internship 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.
Essential Job Duties
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.
Minimum Qualifications
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 GPA 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.
Compensation and Benefits Compensation is determined by school year and experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer & Legal Statements 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.
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 veteran’s preference for this job, please provide the qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.
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.
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.
Contact Do you have questions about this job? Contact us: careers@portofportland.com
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Culture & Strategy Intern
for the Port of Portland! 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 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 internship 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.
Essential Job Duties
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.
Minimum Qualifications
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 GPA 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.
Compensation and Benefits Compensation is determined by school year and experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer & Legal Statements 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.
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 veteran’s preference for this job, please provide the qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.
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.
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.
Contact Do you have questions about this job? Contact us: careers@portofportland.com
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