Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the transportation sector? Do you thrive in environments where your attention to detail and organizational skills can shine? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
TriMet is at the forefront of public transportation innovation, serving the Portland metropolitan area with safe, reliable, and sustainable transit options. As a leader in the industry, we are committed to enhancing the rider experience and fostering community engagement. We are seeking a dynamic and motivated intern to join our team as a Records and Content Management Intern. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in organizing and optimizing records and assets within the Public Affairs digital and physical archives. Working closely with our the Project Manager of Special Projects for Public Affairs, you will lead the charge in ensuring that our archive is organized, digitized, and accessible for all members of our division.
TriMet's Internships are excellent opportunities to build skills, gain experience, develop connections with industry professionals and develop work samples for a portfolio. Relevant experience is useful, but most important is a willingness and excitement to learn.
This Internship is performed in-person. Applicants must be available to work in-person in the Portland Metro region of Oregon.
This posting will close February 28th, 2025 at 5pm PST or when a candidate is selected.
Ensure a commitment to safety through consistent and professional behaviors in performance of job requirements that demonstrate safety is a fundamental value that guides all aspects of our work. Perform related duties as required.
Serve as a good steward of TriMet by regularly utilizing our transit system to maintain a strong and current understanding of customers’ experiences and of TriMet’s product and service offerings.
Essential Functions
What You’ll Do:
1. Organize both physical and digital files within the Public Affairs division which includes categorizing documents, implementing consistent naming conventions, and creating a logical file structure.
2. Work with various content management platforms, gaining practical experience in uploading, categorizing, and managing digital assets and ensuring all digital content is accessible and well-organized.
3. Lead the digitization efforts by scanning physical records, indexing them appropriately, and managing data to make these records easily searchable.
4. Through the guidance of the project manager, you will be involved in planning and executing the project from start to finish. This includes setting project goals, creating timelines, monitoring progress, and reporting on milestones achieved.
5. Classify, store, and secure information, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality in line with TriMet’s policies, while being overseen by the Public Affairs Records Governance Liaison.
6. Contribute innovative ideas for improving data management processes and systems.
Position Requirements
Be a current or upcoming Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business, Marketing, Journalism, Political Science, Library Science, Public relations or related field. Current Grad students or recent graduates in the past 12 months will also be considered.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and familiarity with content management systems is a plus.
Selection Criteria
Type of Position / Grade / FLSA
Non-Exempt, Non-Union, Full-Time (40 hours/week), Temporary. Internships will run May/June through August/September.
Wage
Interns will be paid $21/hour
Selection Process
Candidates will be selected based at a minimum on the result of:
1. Application Review (please include: Cover Letter and Resume)
2. Panel Interview