College Intern - Talent Connections

Important Note: Application closes on Mar 13, 2026 at 11:59PM PST

Some of what you'll be doing:

This is a six (6) month internship position, part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer. Our Human Resources department is comprised of a broad group of professionals who perform a wide range of functions, including recruitment, benefits, compensation, organizational development, diversity, performance management, employee relations, and employee development. The Talent Connections team hosts around 120 high school and post-secondary interns each year. We recruit and select youth for the programs as well as administer the programs, which includes working with internal and external partners to coordinate trainings and events. This position will support the Talent Connections Manager and Talent Connection Program Managers with program coordination, documentation, and communications for the Port’s youth internship programs and the launch of a new pathway program this year.

• Under the supervision of the Talent Connections Manager, the intern will complete a wide range of outreach and program coordination activities:
• Provide programming and outreach support, including recruitment, selection, and program facilitation. 
• Perform administrative tasks, such as program documentation, process improvement updates, attendance logs, and school credit paperwork.
• Coordinate onboarding, facility tours, and other engagement events for youth.
• Assist in facilitating trainings and workshops, both virtually and in-person, such as professional work skills, career pathway exploration, resume and interview skills for all programs.
• Update outreach materials, welcome packets, and program manuals. 
• Support outreach efforts by attending career fairs and community events to discuss programming. 
• Manage the internship and veteran fellowship email inboxes.
• Manage the LinkedIn program alumni page.
• Support data organization and analysis efforts to evaluate program outcomes. Participate in lessons learned efforts and analyze survey results to create data reports.
• Participate in internal webpage updates and content redesign projects.

Who you are:

• A Student – You must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or a recent graduate (< 1 year ago) in a certificate or degree program such as Education, Communications, English, Business, Sociology, Human Resources, Public Affairs, Public Administration, or related field. 
• Committed to Equity – 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.
• A Communicator – You’re able to write clearly, concisely and persuasively.   You are comfortable presenting information to a diverse audience and leveraging public speaking techniques.  
• Organized and Proactive – You have a track record of successfully meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced working environment. You can balance and prioritize multiple, simultaneous projects.  
• Problem Solver – When obstacles or problems arise, you look for creative, constructive solutions.
• Desired – You have experience using Microsoft SharePoint or other document management systems or content management systems.

What else you need to know: 

• Work Schedule – This is a part-time (up to 20 hours per week) position during this spring school year and a full-time (40 hours per week) position in the summer.  Normal work hours will be scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Work Environment – This work will take place in a hybrid remote/in-office setting at Management’s discretion. Onsite work will take place at SEA Airport during the summer with occasional work at our Pier 69 Corporate Headquarters.
• Limited Duration – This is a limited duration position and is expected to last no longer than six months.
• Washington State Residency Requirement – Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.
• E-Verify - The Port of Seattle is not an E-Verify employer.