DCS - Transportation Planning Internship

Company: Multnomah County
Location: Portland
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity. Pay Range: $16.30 - $30.00 Hourly Department: Department of Community Services (DCS) Job Type: Intern Exemption Status: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): April 08, 2026 The Opportunity: Transportation Planning Internship College to County Internship 2026 - Transportation Planning Pay Rate: $24 per hour Job Type: Temporary College Intern Duration: Summer 2026 - Starting in June - 12 weeks Hours: 20 - 40 hours a week Telework: Hybrid, in office on Tuesdays. Outreach events in east Multnomah County on some weekends and evenings will be part of this position. Building Physical Location: Multnomah Building, 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland Outreach activities originating at Yeon Annex, 1600 SE 190th Ave, Portland. Does This Position Require Driving a County Vehicle? If so, please explain why and frequency: This position will be required to drive a County Vehicle periodically to transport materials, set up, and attend outreach events in East Multnomah County. This includes transporting tables, chairs, canopy, weights, and other materials. Additionally, this intern will participate in outreach to businesses and community organizations in the Cully and Parkrose neighborhoods as well as rural Multnomah County.These events are held on weekends and evenings and it is not practical to transport materials using the public transportation system. TriMet Passes are available if transportation to County facilities is required. Eligibility requirements and more details found on our College to County website. What Does Transportation Planning Do? Transportation Planning provides safe, accessible, and sustainable transportation services that improve outcomes for community health, mobility, and equity. The Transportation Planning team conducts a wide variety of planning activities that include road safety programs, transit programs, oversight of stakeholder committees, and water quality programs. Transportation Planning Programs Internship Description & Responsibilities: This intern will gain knowledge and experience with a team of transportation planners who do a wide variety of work. Possible projects include: Transportation Safety Action Plan (TSAP) Develop outreach materials for in-person engagement events. Participate in public outreach at multiple events, including scooter and bicycle education lessons or events. Safe Routes to School (SRTS) On-campus school circulation planning Compile and organize annual events materials for school communications and community newsletters. Transit Community engagement to promote our rural transit and urban job connector shuttle programs, including the opportunity to engage members of underserved communities who are speakers of other languages (esp. speakers of Spanish, Somali or Vietnamese); Outreach to businesses and community organizations in the Cully and Parkrose neighborhoods as well as rural Multnomah County Coordination with other jurisdictional partners (City of Portland, Port of Portland, TriMet, Metro, and others) and Contribute to survey development and stakeholder identification for county transit services Learning Outcomes: This internship offers excellent learning opportunities in transportation planning while working with multiple programs at the same time. The intern will gain an understanding of: Day-to-day work of planning coordination across the county and with external partners (such as consultants and other jurisdictions). Community engagement: inclusive outreach strategies and activities, educational planning, leadership development. Direct public engagement, including supply organization, set up and take down of materials. Develop an interactive display to collect public impressions of transportation safety on east county roads, based on previous outreach efforts. Research and organization of year round school outreach materials for school communications. Transit planning, operations, and analysis, with a focus on difficult-to-serve locations (rural areas, industrial/freight corridors) Introduction to Stakeholder Committee management, transportation policy, and water quality work. Introduction to County Water Quality Program Minimum Qualifications and Education: Candidates should have completed within one year or enrolled in a college/university academic institution. Meet all criteria listed on the College to County Program Eligibility Website Promote a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and values ( Link to Equity and Empowerment Lens ) Familiarity with, or willingness to learn, Google Suite (e.g., Gmail, Calendar, Meet, Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides). Ability to confidently, comfortably, and respectfully talk with diverse audiences, representing the county in public. Ability to work independently and develop effective collaborative working relationships with diverse groups. Find value in connecting with the community. Ability to follow oral and written instructions, and work independently. In accordance with Oregon Law , Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume, cover letter and other application materials. Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals. Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply. Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711. Questions? Recruiter: Cole Whitehurst Email: cole.whitehurst@multco.us Phone: 1 (971) 2713709 Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. Job Profile: 8007 - College Intern

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