Future Vision Planning Intern
Hello, we’re Metro! 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.
The Planning, Development and Research Department is looking for a Future 50 Intern to support engagement activities related to updating the Future Vision. Metro is bringing greater Portland together to create a vision for what the region will look like 50 years from now, and hearing from the community is critical to that effort. The updated vision will guide development of policies, programs and funding for Metro and regional partners and must be reflective of and resonate with the diversity of residents of the region.
The project is a high priority for Metro Council and involves engaging other regional leaders across sectors. It is also a chance to be exposed to foresight and futures research that is not typically part of a planning process. Overall, this internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a major, generational planning effort while supporting inclusive community engagement.
As the Future 50 intern you will
- Play an important role extending project team capacity to speak with community members and document input and feedback.
- Assist with planning, logistics, event setup, materials creation, and on-site coordination and staffing at public and invitation events including expert panels, a Youth Summit and a Vision Summit.
- Table at community events (e.g., farmers markets, festivals) to raise awareness of the project, solicit participation, and spark conversation through activities such as writing a Postcard to the Future.
- Track community engagement activities and feedback through detailed notetaking and writing event summaries.
- Support engagement with the Future Vision Youth Committee.
Attributes for success
- Demonstrated interest in long-range planning, public policy and/or community-focused government work.
- Strong interpersonal skills, reliability and ability to communicate clearly in both public and office environments.
- Comfort engaging in conversation with a variety of community members from different sectors, geographies, and backgrounds and discussing ideas about the region’s future.
- Close attention to detail.
- Openness to hearing different perspectives.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
At Metro, we strive to cultivate diversity, advance equity, and practice inclusion in all of its work. This means attracting and empowering a workforce that is inclusive of a broad range of human qualities. Workplace diversity is both a moral imperative and a business strength, essential to providing quality support and services to our region. Metro’s goal is to hire, develop and retain highly skilled and talented individuals across all departments and programs who best reflect the diversity of our community.
Learn more about how Metro is advancing diversity
TO QUALIFY
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific in your application materials on how your background is relevant.
Minimum qualifications
- Current undergraduate student or higher level of education. Fields such as planning, public policy, public administration, political science, government studies, community development, or related disciplines are especially relevant.
- Any combination of education, professional, volunteer and lived experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the classification duties and responsibilities.
Working Conditions
- Work will be primarily conducted in an office environment.
- Work will also include off-site events outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, and off-site in locations other than Metro facilities.
- This internship requires flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends based on program needs.
If this statement is true for you, then you may be ineligible to apply
If you were terminated for cause during any employment with Metro, or resigned in lieu of termination, you may be ineligible for rehire for a minimum of 3 years.
Hybrid Telework
This position is designated as “hybrid telework.” You will be required to work onsite and at times have the option to work away from your assigned work location at the Metro Regional Center. The specific schedule and balance of onsite and telework will be discussed with the hiring manager at the time of offer. Employees must reside in Oregon or Washington to work at Metro. Please note, the designation of hybrid telework may be subject to change at a future time.
Like to have qualifications
You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider them when identifying the most qualified candidates. Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience, including the military, or life experience that are relevant for this position.
- Fluency in a language other than English.
- Familiarity with Adobe InDesign.
- Comfort engaging with a variety of community members and discussing ideas about the region’s future
SCREENING AND EVALUATION
The application packet: The application packet consists of the following required documents. Please ensure that you upload these documents in your online application. Make sure your application is complete, missing any part of these items could result in an incomplete application and will not be moved forward in the recruitment.
- A resume
- A one-page cover letter that describes applicant’s interest in the position
The selection process: We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows. The selection process is subject to change.
- Initial review of minimum qualifications
- In-depth evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates
- Consideration of top candidates/interviews
- Testing/assessments (if applicable)
- Reference check
REPRESENTATON
This position is eligible for overtime and is non-represented.. It is classified as an Intern.
Classification descriptions are typically written broadly and do not include the specific duties and responsibilities of the positions. View the classification description.
Invitation to attend an information session
To learn more about this and other summer internship opportunities in the Planning, Development and Research Department, attend one of the following online information sessions. Hiring managers will share details of the work and the type of candidate they seek. You will also get advice from past interns. Registration is not required.
Questions?
Recruiter: Christina Rentas
Email: christina.rentas@oregonmetro.gov