Intern, Properties - Portland International Airport (PDX)

The Position

Essential Job Duties

• Partner with the PDX Terminal Concessions team with projects that optimize revenue generation and enhance the customer experience in the PDX food, beverage, retail and terminal advertising programs.
  • May include help supporting terminal concessionaires and business partners, developing KPI reports, program marketing and promotions, street pricing audits, contract compliance, and researching industry trends and best practices.
• Partner with the Terminal Leasing and Airline Affairs team with projects that provide excellent customer support to PDX airlines, enhance property management and contract compliance for airlines (passenger and cargo).
  • May include help supporting airline business partners, researching industry trends and best practices, and property leasing.
• Partner with the Commercial Landside and Operations team with projects supporting revenue generation and customer experience in parking, rental cars, ground transportation and contract administration.
  • May include assistance with KPI and operational reporting, landside projects (replacement of parking revenue control system) and contract compliance.
• Partner with the Airside and General Aviation team on projects that generate revenue at all three airports (PDX, HIO, TTD) through property development and leasing.
  • Work may include assistance with property management best practices, researching industry trends and best practices, and contract administration of the entire Aviation lease portfolio.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and seeking a degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Property/Real Estate Management, or a related field.
• Experience, knowledge, or interest in commercial real estate and/or the retail and hospitality industry is preferred.
• 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.
• Maintain a valid state driver's license 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.
• Articulate and persuasive oral and written skills and the ability to effectively communicate with diverse groups.
• Exceptionally organized with high level of attention to detail.
• Organized and able to meet the demands of a professional work environment
• Educational experience in the Port internship area of focus.
• Statistical analysis and research.
• Effectively prioritize projects and tasks based on changing assignments and deadlines.
• Professional, motivated and persistent attitude, with a sociable and positive personality.
• Succeed in multi-tasking with limited supervision.

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 as soon as possible. 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.