Office of Community Involvement - Community Engagement Internship
Office of Community Involvement - Community Engagement Internship
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Job Description
Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$15.95 $30.00 HourlyDepartment:
NonDepartmentalJob Type:
InternExemption Status:
United States of America (NonExempt)Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
April 15 2025
The Opportunity:
Community Engagement Internship
College to County Intern 2025 Office of Community Involvement
Pay Rate: $24.00 per hour
Job Type: Temporary College Intern
Duration: Summer 2025 12 weeks Starting in June
Hours: 3040 hours a week 360 hours total) Monday through Friday with occasional evenings and weekends
Location: Hybrid remote/inperson position. Countyissued technology will beprovided for use during the internship. Inperson meetings will be held at OCIs office at the Multnomah Building 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd. Portland.
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 the Office of Community Involvement Do
OCI was established in 1984 to support Countywide engagement through a multifaceted approach. OCI collaborates with departments and staff to strengthen programbased engagement. We advise on engagement policies and procedures and develop engagement trainings and resources for county staff and community members. We serve as a community portal to departmental engagement opportunities and directly support civic advisory committees to amplify public feedback in County engagement and budget resource allocation. OCI oversees and supports the Community Involvement Committee (CIC) and Community Budget Advisory Committees (CBACs). Through the countys advisory bodies community members are able to share feedback and provide recommendations for the improvement of services and programs.
Internship Description & Responsibilities:
The purpose of this role is to support recruitment and civic participation of community members in leadership opportunities at Multnomah County. OCI believes that our programs and services are best when we involve community input in the planning and design process. This internship will add new energy and focus to enlisting and engaging community members by meeting them where they are and inviting them to get involved and work with others.
Work with OCI to make short educational videos about how the County and County budget works
Create and update multimedia outreach materials
Conduct outreach at County events
Data entry (participant data in volunteer management system)
Support volunteer onboarding to new County leadership roles
Help coordinate the Annual Volunteer Recognition Event
Conduct research on County engagement efforts
Learning Outcomes:
Community engagement: inclusive outreach strategies and activities educational planning leadership development
Communication: (Oral) interpersonal professional presentations with community members and county staff. (Written) Copy and content press releases reports and social media posts for community members and staff.
Strategic Marketing: develop outreach and educational materials for a diverse audience with the use of thematic structures color language and design for accessible and engaging messages that encourage and inform.
Project Administration: organization time management navigating government structures systems and basic government functionality.
Education and Minimum Qualifications:
Desire to learn the nuts and bolts of community engagement
Promote a culture of respect inclusiveness and appreciation of diverse perspectives backgrounds and values Link to Equity and Empowerment Lens
Experience with the general public dialog working with people of diverse backgrounds
Comfortable asking questions and seeking information
Strong written communication skills writing for all audiences with simplicity and clarity
Working knowledge of Google applications (Docs Drive Adobe Forms etc.
Organized and detailoriented able to problem solve and prioritize
Preferred skills & experience:
Experience with outreach and engagement to/with culturally specific populations and with communities who speak English as a second language
Experience applying a racial equity lens to research projects and/or policy analysis
Strong interpersonal and culturally responsive communication skills informed by lived experiences and customer service best practices
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County we dont 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 WhitehurstEmail:
Phone:
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 InternRequired Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
