District 2 Oﬃce - Community Engagement Internship

Multnomah County•Portland, OR

8d•$16 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

The District 2 Office seeks a College to County intern to support communications, summer event preparation, and constituent engagement efforts. This role provides hands-on experience in local government operations and community-centered public service.

Requirements

Candidates should have completed or be enrolled in a college/university academic institution or Trade School
Demonstrate a strong understanding and application of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to engage and build relationships with diverse work groups
Ability to both follow directions and work independently with minimal supervision
Flexible, cooperative, and able to adapt and thrive in a changing environment.
Working knowledge of Google Workspace (i.e. Gmail, Calendar, Docs and Drive)

Nice To Haves

Experience applying a racial equity lens to research, projects, and policy analysis and commitment to honor research ethics and standards of conﬁdentiality
Strong interpersonal and culturally responsive communication skills, informed by lived experiences and customer service best practices

Responsibilities

Draft and schedule social media content
Assist with newsletters and digital communications
Prepare background materials and talking points for community events
Provide on-site support at select summer events
Track and categorize constituent communications (non-confidential)
Assist with outreach to community-based organizations
Conduct research around policy in collaboration with District 2 staff, subject matter experts, and community members
Support development of memos and take notes at meetings
Engage in communication with constituents as assigned