Graduate Intern - Commission

Location: Downtown Seattle

Organization: Commission Office

Employee Status: Temporary

Schedule: Full-time

Posting Expires: Apr 13, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Minimum Salary: 29.76     

Maximum Salary: 31.76

Some of what you'll be doing:

This is a full-time summer internship position. In this role you will work closely with Port of Seattle Strategic Advisors, policy staff and elected Commissioners to support commission priorities.
 
Essential duties may include:

• Drafting and editing commission policy for consideration, meeting memos and notes. Conducting and presenting issue and policy research.
• Staffing Commissioners at meetings and public events. Drafting talking points.
• Working with Port staff on commission priorities and projects.
• Administrative and other duties as assigned are likely to make up a portion of the job responsibilities.
• Duties may be adjusted to focus on intern's specific abilities or interest if they correspond with Commission office need.

Who you are:

• A Student - You are enrolled in or recently graduated from a Graduate degree program (interns are eligible to work up to, but no more than 12 months post-graduation) with a graduate degree in Business, Public Administration, Public Policy and/or a related field.
  Students that are a minimum of an undergraduate senior student with confirmation of acceptance into a graduate program for the upcoming Fall or sooner will be considered.
   
• Committed to Equity - You will apply principles embedded in the Ports equity statement and vision and exemplify these 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. 
   
• A Communicator - You are skilled in research methods and can write recommendations to support Commissioner priority areas. You’re able to write clear, concise memos that reflects Commissioner direction and discussions. You're able to organize events and engage in group discussion. You are able to take notes at meetings and quickly turn around summary memos. You may be required to present reports in public.
   
• Proactive – We encourage you to identify areas of public policy concern or gaps and create proposals for action by the Port of Seattle. You have a willingness to take on any task as needed to achieve shared goals.
   
• Trustworthy – Port of Seattle Commission and employees act on behalf of the public trust. You are expected to represent the organization professionally in public settings. You should be sensitive to the needs and expectations of commissioners and other elected officials or representing organizations.
   
• Desired - You have an interest in the public sector role in maritime, aviation and economic development sectors. Have a strong interest or experience working with elected officials.

What else you need to know: 

• Work Schedule – This is a full-time (40 hours per week) summer internship position.  Normal work hours will be scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Hours may extend to weekends or evenings on occasion.
   
• Work Environment – This role will be conducted both remotely and in an office environment as directed. Occasional travel between various Port locations may be necessary. 
   
• Limited Duration – This is a limited duration position and is expected to last no longer than five months.
   
• 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.

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 hybrid.
• 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.