One paid internship opportunity available

Metro encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds in order to foster a community of diversity, unique life experiences and points of view.  

Schedule commitment: flexible; 25-40 hours per week

Duration: 800 hours  

Metro's Planning and Development works and engages with the public about the challenges and opportunities of community livability, development, growth and change over the long term. The department works to anticipate and respond to regional and national economic, demographic, and financial trends impacting our region's ability to accomplish the vision of the 2040 Growth Concept.   This internship will provide an opportunity to collaborate and learn from a team of professional planners and public involvement specialists on a variety of regional planning projects in Metro's Planning & Development Departments. The intern selected for this position will gain valuable experience in policy development, system planning, project planning and will have tangible products from the experience to assist in moving into a professional position in the field.  

Goals of the internship

• Develop experience in research and report writing
• Gain an in-depth understanding of Metro's regional transportation planning program and how we work to coordinate our efforts with the State of Oregon and U.S. Department of Transportation.
• Learn to work collaboratively with a group of highly experience professionals
• Network with our local city and county agencies
• Gain valuable experience with outreach to the general public.
• Increase understanding of what it is like to work in a regional government.

Interested in joining the team? Apply at oregonmetro.gov/jobs Interested in learning more about our internships, www.oregonmetro.gov/how-metro-works/jobs/internships