Public Affairs Intern Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/trimet/jobs/newprint/4801505) Apply  Public Affairs Intern Salary See Position Description Location Suite 700, OR Job Type Non-Union Temporary Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid Job Number 25-00020 Department Communications and Public Affairs Division Public Affairs Admin Opening Date 02/07/2025 Closing Date 2/28/2025 5:00 PM Pacific + Description + Benefits Description Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the transportation sector? Do you thrive in environments where your attention to detail and organizational skills can shine? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! TriMet is at the forefront of public transportation innovation, serving the Portland metropolitan area with safe, reliable, and sustainable transit options. As a leader in the industry, we are committed to enhancing the rider experience and fostering community engagement. We are seeking a dynamic and motivated intern to join our team as a Records and Content Management Intern. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in organizing and optimizing records and assets within the Public Affairs digital and physical archives. Working closely with our the Project Manager of Special Projects for Public Affairs, you will lead the charge in ensuring that our archive is organized, digitized, and accessible for all members of our division. TriMet's Internships are excellent opportunities to build skills, gain experience, develop connections with industry professionals and develop work samples for a portfolio. Relevant experience is useful, but most important is a willingness and excitement to learn. This Internship is performed in-person. Applicants must be available to work in-person in the Portland Metro region of Oregon. This posting will close February 28th, 2025 at 5pm PST or when a candidate is selected. Ensure a commitment to safety through consistent and professional behaviors in performance of job requirements that demonstrate safety is a fundamental value that guides all aspects of our work. Perform related duties as required. Serve as a good steward of TriMet by regularly utilizing our transit system to maintain a strong and current understanding of customers’ experiences and of TriMet’s product and service offerings. Essential Functions What You’ll Do: 1. Organize both physical and digital files within the Public Affairs division which includes categorizing documents, implementing consistent naming conventions, and creating a logical file structure. 2. Work with various content management platforms, gaining practical experience in uploading, categorizing, and managing digital assets and ensuring all digital content is accessible and well-organized. 3. Lead the digitization efforts by scanning physical records, indexing them appropriately, and managing data to make these records easily searchable. 4. Through the guidance of the project manager, you will be involved in planning and executing the project from start to finish. This includes setting project goals, creating timelines, monitoring progress, and reporting on milestones achieved. 5. Classify, store, and secure information, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality in line with TriMet’s policies, while being overseen by the Public Affairs Records Governance Liaison. 6. Contribute innovative ideas for improving data management processes and systems. Position Requirements Be a current or upcoming Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business, Marketing, Journalism, Political Science, Library Science, Public relations or related field. Current Grad students or recent graduates in the past 12 months will also be considered. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and familiarity with content management systems is a plus. Selection Criteria Type of Position / Grade / FLSA Non-Exempt, Non-Union, Full-Time (40 hours/week), Temporary. Internships will run May/June through August/September. Wage Interns will be paid $21/hour Selection Process Candidates will be selected based at a minimum on the result of: 1. Application Review (please include: Cover Letter and Resume) 2. Panel Interview Supplemental Information Make sure you describe in detail how your education, training and work experience fit with this role. You are encouraged to attach a resume, cover letter, training certificates and/or letters of recommendation with your application. You are permitted five attachments of less than 5MB each. If you are a qualified veteran and would like to apply for veterans' preference points, you will need to reflect your status on the application and attach supporting documentation at the time of application submission. If you need accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process, contact our Human Resources staff at 503-962-7505, or the TTY line at 7-1-1. Note that we require a minimum of two workdays' notice prior to the need for accommodation. TriMet is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and sensitive to the needs of the diverse community we serve, including veterans, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities. ADA Statement As applied to the workplace, applicants and employees must be qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential functions may include required job functions performed infrequently as well as production standards related to the quality and quantity of work. If a person with a disability could meet job qualifications with a reasonable accommodation, TriMet will work with the employee to accommodate the need. If TriMet's accommodation is effective in allowing the employee to perform the essential functions of the job, it need not be the employee's preferred accommodation.