Research and Policy Support Intern for Mayor's Office (Community Service Aide II)

Research and Policy Support Intern for Mayor's Office (Community Service Aide II)

City of Portland

Salary: $16.85 - $30.68 Hourly

Job Type: Casual

Job Number: 2025-00459

Location: 1221 SW 4th Ave, OR

Bureau: Office of the Mayor

Closing: 5/5/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

The Position

The Mayor's Office is seeking a Research and Policy Support Intern to join the team!
Job Appointment: Casual, Part-Time

Internship Duration: 3 months

Available Internship:

• June 2025 to August 2025

• September 2025 to November 2025

Work Schedule: Flexible part-time hours between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. May occasionally work evenings and weekends.

Work Location: This internship requires you to report to City Hall (1221 SW 4th Ave, Portland, OR 97204) on the days you are scheduled to work.

Benefits: These positions are not eligible for benefits.

Language Pay Differential: Employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English and who use their language skill to assist the community, may receive additional pay. More about the process can be found https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overview/language-pay-differential-eligibility

Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to submit a resume and answer supplemental questions for this application.

Note: These are casual Community Service Aide (CSA II) positions with a maximum of 1,400 hours in a calendar year.

Position SummaryThe Mayor's Office is looking for an organized, self-directed assistants to support its team with tasks related to:

• Research/Policy & Economic Analysis

• Council & Committee Tracking

• Various administrative tasks

The Research and Policy Support Intern will:

• Support with researching and drafting policy briefs or memos that summarize research findings, provide policy recommendations, and suggest possible actions or solutions for pressing issues.

• Maintain records of constituent issues or requests, ensuring they are addressed in a timely manner.

• Handle general inquiries and respond to constituent concerns or requests.

• Communicate with city council staff to clarify issues, gather insights, and discuss how the Mayor's office should respond to certain legislative proposals.

• Assist with other tasks assigned.

The Research and Policy Support Intern, with guidance and under supervision, will develop and gain:

• Conducting and summarizing Policy Research and Economic Analysis.

• Support with Council & Committee Tracking.

• Familiarity with public engagement to understand how to effectively engage with the public and represent an organization

About the Mayor's Office

Keith Wilson serves as Portland's first mayor in a new form of government. Born and raised in North Portland, this longtime business owner is focused on ending unsheltered homelessness and making Portland a great place to live, work and visit. He was elected as Mayor in November 2024 and began his term of office in January 2025.

Have a question?Contact Information:Loan Tran Polanco, Senior Recruitermailto:Loan.Tran@portlandoregon.gov

To Qualify

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

• Ability to learn to conduct thorough research on complex policy issues, analyze data, and synthesize findings into actionable insights or recommendations.

• Ability to summarize complex research findings in clear, concise, and accessible language for both internal stakeholders and the public.

• Ability to work independently on project-focused goals.

• Ability to build and maintain relationship with different stakeholders.

Additional Qualifications:

• Must be a student enrolled in a trade school, training program, college or university undergraduate or graduate program.

The Recruitment Process

STEP 1: Apply online between April 28, 2025 to May 5, 2025Required Application Materials:

• Resume

• Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

Optional Application Materials:

• If you would like to request Veterans preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc) by the closing date of the recruitment. To learn about Veterans preference https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/veterans-preference-information

Application Tips:

• Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or personal and professional experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.

• Your work history should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.

• Do not attach any additional documents.

• Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.

Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of May 5. 2025

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their work history and supplemental questions.

• Your work history and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our pass/fail evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.

• You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation phase 1 results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employment/hrar-301-recruitment-processes#toc-examination-review for complete information.

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of May 12, 2025

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.

Step 4: Selection (Interview): May 2025

• Eligible applicants will only be contacted for interviews.

• Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.

Step 5: Offer of Employment: TBDStep 6: Start Date: June 2025 (Summer Internship) / September 2025 (Fall Internship)

• A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

*Timeline is approximate and subject to change.

Additional Information

https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy for additional information regarding the following:

• Veteran Preference
• ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations
• Work Status
• Equal Employment Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/6183654



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