Communications Intern (Community Service Aide II)
Portland Bureau of Transportation is looking for a temporary Communications Intern (Community Service Aide II).
This recruitment will remain open until 50 applications have been received or until the posted closing date, Saturday, June 15, 2019, whichever comes first. Applications received after the 50 application limit has been reached will not be included in this recruitment process.
The positions will assist communications efforts related to the bureau's maintenance, asset management and capital projects work. Assistance is needed related to strategic communications, digital communications, public involvement, education and outreach around PBOT's capital projects, assets and maintenance work.
Tasks may include project tracking; coordination with internal and external staff, writing for the web and social media, and duties related to public and stakeholder engagement. This position may also assist with writing news blogs and press releases, coordinating media events, and Bureau representation at public events. Other tasks may include public involvement, map making, graphic production and administrative tasks. There will also be coordination with internal and external staff, memo writing, equity work and duties related to public and stakeholder engagement.
Compensation: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour based on experience and education; no benefits.
Work Schedule: Flexible hours between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM and some evening and weekend
meetings; 20-32 hours per week.
Note: This is temporary Community Service Aide (CSA) II position with a maximum of 1,400 hours in a calendar year.
Preferred Qualifications
Please state in your resume or cover letter if you have the following desired qualifications (Please note, these are not required but will be helpful)
- Knowledge of urban and regional planning principles.
- Knowledge of and experience working with graphic design software, such as Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop, to produce reports and public engagement materials; website design and management.
- Knowledge of and experience in applying the principles, methods and practices applied to the drafting and production of effective press releases, news blogs and advisories.
- Knowledge of and experience applying the principles, methods and practices related to advancing transportation equity in various forms of public communications and marketing.
PBOT is a community partner in shaping a livable city. We plan, build, manage and maintain an effective and safe transportation system that provides people and businesses access and mobility. We keep Portland moving. For more information about PBOT, please visit http://www.portlandoregon.gov/pbot.
PBOT embraces diversity, models inclusivity, and promotes equity through its service delivery, internal operations, organizational culture, and in its work with partners and the community.
TO QUALIFY:
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
- Knowledge of transportation planning policies and principles.
- Knowledge of the principles, methods and practices applied in design and implementation of public information, public affairs, community outreach, public involvement and participation and promotion and marketing programs.
- Knowledge of the principles, methods and practices used in deploying social media and other digital communication platforms to disseminate public information, conduct public outreach and market public programs.
- Knowledge and experience with research, organizational, written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, effectively and collaboratively within a diverse workforce.
THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
Submittal Deadline: 4:30 pm on June 15, 2018.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Application Instructions
Applicants must submit a professional online resume and cover letter, specifically focused on your qualifications for this position as identified in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement in accordance with the following Application Instructions:
Your résumé and cover letter will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
- Your cover letter should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
- Your resume should support the details described in the cover letter.
- If you are requesting Veteran's Preference, as identified below, please describe in your cover letter any transferrable skills obtained during your military service and how they relate to each of the required minimum qualifications under the "To Qualify" section above.
Applications for this position will be accepted, online, until 50 completed applications have been received, but will close no later than 4:30 PM, on June15 2019, whichever comes first. Do not attach materials not requested. Applications received after the 50 application limit has been reached will not be included in this recruitment process. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
If you are requesting Veteran's Preference, attach a copy of your DD214 / DD215 and / or Veteran's Administration Letter Stating your disability to your profile, as well as checking the box identifying yourself as a Veteran. You must request Veteran's Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment you apply for.
Veteran's Preference documentation must be submitted at the time of your application.
Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at time of application.
It is the policy of the City of Portland that no person shall be discriminated against based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply. If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, the requests must be made to the Loan Tran at Loan.Tran@portlandoregon.gov named below No Later Than the Closing
Questions?
Hannah Schafer
Capital Projects, Assets and Maintenance Communications Coordinator
Portland Bureau of Transportation
(503) 823-7248
hannah.schafer@portlandoregon.gov