Office of Sustainability - Energy Climate and Equity Internship
Office of Sustainability - Energy Climate and Equity 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:
Energy Climate and Equity Internship
College to County Intern 2025 Office of Sustainability
Pay Rate: $24 per hour
Job Type: Temporary College Intern
Duration: Summer 2025 12 weeks Starting in June
Hours: 20 30 hours a week 360 hours total)
Location: Hybrid InPerson at Multnomah Building 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd Portland OR 97214
TriMet Passes are available if transportation to County facilities is required.
Eligibility requirements and more details found on our College to County website.
Office of Sustainability Description:
The Multnomah County Office of Sustainability was established in 2010 to help plan implement and coordinate the Countys environmental sustainability programs. The Office of Sustainabilitys mission is to work to create a just equitable livable resilient and low carbon community by centering the priorities of frontline communities and advancing sustainability efforts within the County region and state. We envision a community and a world where everyone experiences life in a stable climate has a safe place to live and can access clean air clean water and the resources they need to thrive.
Job Task Description:
The Energy Climate and Equity intern will support the Office of Sustainability in a variety of projects including with a main project based on the interns interests and experience as well as the Offices needs. Project possibilities include:
Supporting the Offices communications by identifying and compiling County climate resiliencesupporting services programs and events
Researching the effectiveness of local urban heatisland and climateresilience strategies.
Supporting Climate Justice Planning process through outreach event planning and document drafting
Supporting regulatory work on formal and informal processes to improve policies and practices that impact lowincome customers and maximize local communitybenefitting energy projects
Minimum Qualifications:
Ability to follow directions work independently and selfstart projects and seek guidance when needed
Ability to work collaboratively and develop effective working relationships with diverse groups of people
Comfort presenting work verbally and in writing
Demonstrated interest on issues related to environmental climate or energy justice
Eagerness to learn new skills and subject matter
Preferred Qualifications (include any of the following):
Strong writing research and analytical skills
Experience conducting monitoring and research in the field
Experience creating charts graphs and other figures for reports and presentations
Experience with spreadsheets and databases to support project activities
Experience analyzing the impacts of potential policy decisions
Experience with environmental policies and laws
Experience developing effective marketing/communication messages/strategies
Lived experience that brings new perspective to sustainability work
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.
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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
