College Intern – HR Communications/Data

As part of Human Resources, the employee communications team provides creative support to programs and change initiatives that make the Port a great place to work. We create, maintain, and publish content to channels through which information flows across the organization. We also work closely with the HR Data team to produce data visualizations, reports, and technical solutions to communications challenges.

Our work connects employees to important news, events, information, resources, and opportunities that are essential to a rich employee experience.

Duties

You will assist the HR Communications and HR Data teams across a variety of related tasks and projects. Your duties may include:

• Collecting, organizing, analyzing, and visualizing data for the comprehensive HR Annual Report.
• Publishing events, articles, and pages on the employee intranet website, SharePoint sites, and other channels.
• Designing branded communications materials, including documents, forms, flyers, infographics, and presentations.
• Designing apps and workflows with Microsoft Power Apps and Power Automate.
• Assisting with employee-centered journalism, photography, and videography projects.
• Providing administrative support to various HR-led programs and events.

In addition to gaining valuable experience with communications tools, techniques, and strategies, you will get a firsthand look at the operations of a highly active human resources department that supports all aspects of the employee experience, including recruiting, development, benefits, safety, culture, and employee relations.

Who You Are

A student – You must be currently enrolled in or a recent graduate from a 2–4-year undergraduate degree program (< 1 year ago).

• Committed to Equity – You will apply an equity lens to your work, behaviors, and practices. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a foundational value and a daily responsibility for all Port employees.
• Adept with Data – You are familiar with best practices in data definition, collection, validation, analysis, and presentation.
• Tech Savvy – You have academic or early professional experience processing and visualizing data in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Tableau, or similar applications. You also preferably have some early experience creating workflows in Power Automate or apps in Power Apps.
• A creative, clear communicator – You put your audience and customers’ needs first, and you know how to translate complex information to lay audiences.
• Meticulous – You pay attention to detail and accuracy, you have an eye for aesthetics, and you hold your work to high standards.
• An eager learner – Trying new tools, learning new skills, and taking on new responsibilities excites you.
• A resilient optimist – When obstacles or problems arise, you look for creative, constructive solutions.
• Organized and proactive – You have experience prioritizing and completing multiple, simultaneous projects. You have a track record of successfully meeting tight deadlines and staying ahead of your to-do list.
• Trustworthy – You can be relied upon to work increasingly independently under decreasing supervision, and you know how to maintain confidentiality.

What else you need to know

• Work Schedule – This is a part-time (15 to 20 hours per week) position during the school year with a possible extension to 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. You must commit to 15-20 hours per week, 4-5 days per week (Mon to Fri), during the business day (7 am to 6 pm).
• Work Environment – This work will take place in a hybrid/in-office setting at Management’s discretion. This role requires a minimum of three days in-person each week.
• Limited Duration – This is a limited-duration position and is expected to last no longer than one year.
• Safety Requirements – You will be required to comply with all work rules, safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
• 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.

Why you'll love it here

The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Port‘s mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be found on the Port of Seattle‘s website.

If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the “Collective Bargaining Agreement” or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.

• Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.
• Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
• Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.

Why the Port of Seattle

Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability.

Find out more here.

Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors – throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership – the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic development and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity.

Minimum Salary: 22.30 Maximum Salary: 29.80