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Some of what you'll be doing:

This is a full-time summer and part-time school year internship opportunity expected to last one year. This internship position will assist the Strategic Planning Manager in work surrounding the Port-wide, cross-divisional projects, exploration of potential disruption to the Port and Port-related industries, development of planning tools, Workboard (a tool used by leadership to track progress towards leadership priorities) other internal tracking systems, creation of Port-wide SWOT analysis and other tasks as assigned.

• Research of potential disruptions for port business or Port-related industries  

• Plan 1-2 virtual disruption events

• Assist in the aggregating of data and information collected from cross-port assessments and collaborative projects

• Assist in group facilitations and strategic planning exercises

• Learn Workboard and populate the tool with reports and data collected from Divisions on their progress towards leadership priorities and the Ports Century Agenda 

• Review of Port-wide goals, objectives, key performance indicators and other strategic planning initiatives with the Executive Leadership Team

• Assist with strategic planning SharePoint document/form creation  

• Assist with strategic planning facilitations and subsequent summary documents

Who you are:

• A student – You must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program or a recent graduate (< 1 year ago) of a degree program related to Public policy, Communications, Research, Political Science or business, or related field.

• 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.

• Use of technology - You have knowledge on Microsoft Office products, with a strong emphasis in Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

• Communication – You possess excellent communications skills, both written and oral as well as particularly skilled in working with diverse populations. Comfort in speaking with senior leadership or elected officials.

• Organized and proactive – You have a track record of successfully meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced working environment. You are self-motivated, collaborative and can balance and prioritize multiple, simultaneous projects with little supervision.

• Desired – Experience synthesizing complex information into a format that is clear, concise and easily understood by a wide array of audiences.

What else you need to know:

• Work Schedule – Normal work hours will be arranged Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• Work Environment – You will primarily work remotely in accordance with the Port’s Flexible Work Arrangement policy and may be required to work in an office environment as needed to meet business and operational needs.

• Limited Duration – This is a limited duration position and is expected to last no longer than one year.

• 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 – Fully subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to get you here.

• 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: Office of Strategic Initiative

Employee Status: Temporary

Schedule: Full-time

Posting Expires: Mar 10, 2025, 1:59:00 AM

Minimum Salary: 21.76

Midpoint Salary: 29.26

Req ID: 003191

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.