Intern, Emergency Management - Portland International Airport

The Position

Essential Job Duties

• Draft, review, and update emergency response plans that support preparedness across the Port.
• Assist with the design, coordination, and evaluation of emergency management exercises.
• Support the delivery of emergency preparedness training for Port employees and stakeholders.
• Assist with Incident Management training initiatives.

• Participate in meetings with internal teams and regional emergency management partners to support coordinated preparedness and response efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Oregon/Washington college or university and seeking a degree in a related field.
• Student must also provide current unofficial transcript at time of application.
• Maintenance of a minimum 2.5 grade point average and continued enrollment in classes pertinent to the internship is required.
• Must successfully pass and maintain clearance of a comprehensive Criminal History Records Check and a Security Threat Assessment for a PDX Security Badge, are required.

• Demonstrate commitment to valuing differences among individuals and a passion for being inclusive.
• 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.
• Basic understanding of emergency management principles.
• Advance knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with technical writing.
• Able to make presentations to various stakeholders.
• Ability to work across the public safety spectrum (police, fire, airport communications and aviation security) to implement emergency management initiatives.

Supplemental and Selection Information

SELECTION PROCESS (tentative schedule):

A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an evaluation of experience and training taken from your employment application materials including any responses to the supplemental questionnaire.

• Our goal is to schedule panel interviews with candidates that successfully passed the SME evaluation week of April 6, 2026. The successful candidate will be notified after interviews are complete, with a tentative start date in June 2026.

About us:

At the Port of Portland, we use everything we have – our three airports, three working marine terminals, six business parks, and all the resources, expertise, and experience behind them – to move with purpose, connecting people with powerful opportunities and creating value for our region. We know that every person we hire, business we work with, contract we sign and decision we make is a chance to make someone’s life better. And we’ll use our power and influence to unlock new opportunities and ensure more people share in our region’s success. With YOUR help – together with our partners, customers, and community – we’ll help drive meaningful change!

Do you have questions about this job?

Contact us: careers@portofportland.com

Safety: The Port promotes safety as a Core value and we seek to eliminate harm through a culture of active prevention, curiosity, evaluation, and action. We comply with safety and health policies and procedures and consistently look for improvements that support operational excellence.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 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. We affirm through this policy statement our continuing commitment to the principles of nondiscrimination.

Veterans Preference: 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.

Background Checks and Drug Testing: 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.

ADA Accommodation: 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.

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Interns are eligible for subsidized TriMet passes and wellness activities.