ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• This position will work closely with elected Port Commissioners and Policy staff to focus on supporting Commission priorities.
• The position will include drafting policy proposals, attending public events, drafting follow-up memos, and working with Port staff to develop recommendations for next steps.
• Administrative duties are likely to make up a small portion of the job responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to write clear, concise memo’s that reflects Commissioner direction and discussions.
• Ability to professionally represent a public organization in a public setting and ensure elected officials expectations are met at an event or speaking engagement.
• The ability to organize events and engaging in group discussion.
• Skilled in research methods and the ability to write recommendations to support Commissioner priority areas.
• Willingness to take on any task as needed to achieve shared goals.
• Working knowledge of operating in a public setting with elected officials or representing organizations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be enrolled in a Graduate degree program or recently graduated (interns are eligible to work up to, but no more than 12 months post-graduation) with a graduate degree in Business, Public Administration, Public Policy and/or a related field; or
• Students that are a minimum of an undergraduate senior student with confirmation of acceptance into a graduate program for Fall 2017 or sooner will be considered upon receipt of acceptance into their respective Graduate programs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Interest or experience working with elected officials or C-suite executives.

Overtime Eligible:
This position is eligible for overtime pay.