Council Office Intern

Oregon Metro•Metro Regional Center, OR

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM on June 21st, 2026, or once 75 applications have been received, whichever occurs first. Qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible to ensure consideration. Metro is dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region. The work the people of Metro do every day benefits the lives of the people who live here, today, and tomorrow. Are you eager to learn more about regional government? Do you approach your work with an attitude that no job is too big or too small? If so, the Metro Council Office is seeking enthusiastic applicants who enjoy working in a fast paced and friendly environment. Come be a part of our team! This cycle we will be hiring for one Council Office intern position to start July 2026 and end July 2027. Metro is the only elected regional government in the country and serves more than 1.5 million people in the urbanized portions of Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties. Metro’s responsibilities include planning for land use and transportation as well as managing the region’s Urban Growth Boundary, solid waste and recycling system, 17,000 acres of parks, trails and natural areas, and visitor venues including the Oregon Zoo. Metro is dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region. The work the people of Metro do every day benefits the lives of the people who live here, today and tomorrow. Learn more about the benefits Metro offers.

Requirements

Be passionate about providing superior public service in a team environment.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Ability to complete work with minimal supervision.
Listen actively to customers, respond to their needs in a timely manner and show appropriate respect.
Have intermediate to advanced experience and knowledge using Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
Be eager to learn new skills!
High school diploma or GED, AND 1 -2 years of experience working in an office or customer service environment OR Any combination of education, professional, volunteer and lived experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the classification duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Work alongside the two teams in the Council Office: legislative advisors, and policy advisors.
Help with constituent outreach, scheduling, and assist with engagement and outreach materials.
Learn the skills needed to organize and help run meetings by executing meeting setup/takedown; operating audio/visual equipment; writing meeting communications; and archiving meeting materials.
Collaborate and build networking relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regional leaders and elected officials.
Support office operations including but not limited to answering office emails and phone calls and scheduling meetings.
Assist with planning events, attending sponsored events, and taking pictures for newsletters and social media.
Have opportunities to work on projects with other departments based on the skills and desires of the intern and project availability.
Gain administrative skills.