Graduate Intern - External Relations Transportation

Port of Seattle • Seattle, WA

10d

About The Position

This is a full-time summer internship. This position will allow you, a graduate student in Transportation (from the viewpoint of urban planning, public policy, sustainability, , freight mobility, industrial/maritime real estate, or engineering), opportunities to develop analyses, conceptualize solutions, frame strategic planning, and advocate for Port business interests. You will work with port staff, partner agencies, and/or community stakeholders.
At the Port, the Regional Transportation Strategy supports access to port terminals for cargo (trucks and rail) and passengers (aviation and cruise), freight mobility, and overall transportation system resiliency. It blends strategic, policy, and technical factors to work with partner transportation agencies to ensure awareness of Port needs and goals. Regional Transportation program encompasses three major focus areas: external relations, strategic planning and policy, and transportation planning and project management. The Regional Transportation graduate intern’s projects will be tailored to the successful candidate, depending on knowledge, skills, abilities, and interests. Tasks may include:
Assist in the development, review, and commenting of partner projects, planning documents, or environmental reviews
Lead and develop one or more projects internal to the Port or research an emerging issue for the port transportation strategy
Work with Senior Manager to update strategic framework and annual work plan for internal Port team, integrating inputs from across the Port (aviation, maritime, economic development)
Propose, then implement, approved recommendations to improve the regional transportation website

Requirements

• You must be currently enrolled in a graduate degree program or a recent graduate (< 1 year ago) in a degree program such as supply chain management, public policy, planning, civil, transportation or sustainable engineering, or related field.
• You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
• You have knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• You have good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills in order to communicate in writing and in person with varying Port employees and customers.
• You can demonstrate your ability to analyze complex data sets and interpret results.
• You can weigh policy considerations when evaluating alternatives to provide comprehensive recommendations to decision makers.
• You will synthesize information to effectively document planning analyses through technical report writing and to provide timely, accurate information with clear recommendations to decision makers
• You have a track record of successfully meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced working environment. You can balance and prioritize multiple, simultaneous projects with little supervision.
• You have interpersonal and problem-solving skills, including the ability to resolve both technical and personnel issues, along with demonstrated flexibility and adaptability.
• You’re able to work collaboratively with local and regional agencies, tenants, contractors and employees.

Nice To Haves

• GIS, Tableau, or transportation modeling is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, review, and commenting of partner projects, planning documents, or environmental reviews
• Lead and develop one or more projects internal to the Port or research an emerging issue for the port transportation strategy
• Work with Senior Manager to update strategic framework and annual work plan for internal Port team, integrating inputs from across the Port (aviation, maritime, economic development)
• Propose, then implement, approved recommendations to improve the regional transportation website

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees