Link to Internship URL is here. Salary Range: varies by position. See position descriptions below. Application Closes: April 15, 2025.

We provide college students with paid summer internships, increasing participants’ understanding of career pathways at the county.

Eligibility

• 18 years or older. A few positions are 21 or older. (See position descriptions).
• Must reside in Oregon or Washington during employment
• Proof of employment eligibility in the United States.
• Currently enrolled undergraduate college student
  • Going into Sophomore year, Junior, Senior, or one year removed from graduation.
  • Graduate students could be eligible if one year removed from undergraduate.
• Depending upon the assignment, candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check.

Position Descriptions

Candidates may apply for up to three positions. Candidates may be selected for an interview based on their cover letter and resume. Interviews will take place during the month of April and May. Internships begin during the month June, depending on the candidate availability

• Policy Internship – Chair’s Office – (Project Management/Communications)
• Commissioner’s Office – Community Engagement Internship – District 2 – (Project Management/Communications)
• Office of Diversity and Equity – Equity & Inclusion Communications Internship – (Project Management/Communications)
• Office of Sustainability – Energy, Climate, and Equity Internship – (STEM)
• Auditor’s Office – Hotline Community Engagement Internship – (Communications/Project Management)
• Office of Community Involvement – Community Engagement Internship
• Emergency Management Internship – (Communications/Project Management)
• Library – North Portland Library Internship – (Communications/Project Management)
• Homeless Services Department (HSD), HSD – Community Engagement Internship  (Project Management/Social Services)
• DCHS – Workplace Wellness Internship – (Social Services)
• Health – Officer Internship – (STEM)
• Health – Data Analytics Team Analyst Internship – Multiple Positions (two) – (Project Management)
• Health – Environmental Health Community Outreach Internship – (STEM)
• Health – Public Health Infrastructure Grant Internship – (STEM/Project Management)
• Health – Public Health Infrastructure Grant Workforce and Accreditation Internship – (STEM/Project Management)

Recommendations

• Document Cover Letter Toolkit (50.81 KB)
• Document Resume Toolkit (71.37 KB)
• Utilize your support people for reviewing your cover letters and resume to ensure your application is complete and accurate For example:
  • School Career Services
  • Friends and Family
• Please review the Position Descriptions before filling out the application

How to Apply

• Click here to apply
• Review the Eligibility and Recommendations
• Review each of the position descriptions to determine the positions you want to apply to.
• Candidates are only allowed to apply up to three positions.

You will submit your application by clicking the blue apply button.

Each application should include

• Cover Letter for each position.
  • May include:
    • Why you are suited for this position
    • Work and lived experience
    • Skill sets
    • Public service participation
    • Personal and professional goals
    • What you hope to get out of the internship

• Resume for each position
  • May include:
    • Academic experience
    • Work experience
    • Lived experience
    • Community service experience
    • Special recognition received

• Veterans’ Preference (if applicable)
• Candidates may be selected for an interview based on their cover letter and resume.
• Interviews are during the month of April or May
• Internships begin during the month of June, depending on the candidate availability.