Intern, Risk Management

• Participate in the development of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) foundation and framework.
• Assist with the Workers' Compensation, Liability and Property claims administration activities by learning how to facilitate claim recovery strategies, how claims are reported and provide follow-up claims information to insurers and brokers.
• Assist the various business functions with the identification and assessments of risks.
• Assist with the creation of a business continuity management plan.
• Learn to support the various business units in the development of risk mitigation strategies and implementation of chosen strategies.
• Learn how to develop new risk metrics to monitor risks and the effectiveness of controls.
• Aid in the administration of the insurance program portfolio, including the tracking of third-party certificates of insurance.
• Participate in the investigation and administration of property damage and injury claims.

Education and Experience

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Oregon/Washington college or university and seeking a degree in business administration, emergency management, risk management, or a related business studies field.
• Student must also provide current unofficial transcript at time of application.
• Maintenance of a minimum 2.7 grade point average and continued enrollment in classes pertinent to the internship is required. 3.0 GPA or higher is preferred.
• Working knowledge of current Microsoft Office Suite applications is helpful.
• Agree to submit a final written evaluation to the Internship Committee within 4 weeks of the internship completion.

• Organized and able to meet the demands of a professional work environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Work with ambiguity in a continuously changing environment while maintaining confidentiality.
• Skilled at research and analyzing relevant factors, draw logical conclusions, and make
  recommendations based on findings.
• Proven team player who shows the utmost respect for others.
• Willingness to comply with safety and health policies and procedures.

• Listen, ask questions, and complete small projects in support of Port staff under close supervision.
• Work collaboratively with all staff at the Port.
• Demonstrate professional work behaviors.
• Handle multiple tasks, organize details and manage time efficiently.
• Value professional growth and learning.
• Demonstrate commitment to valuing differences among individuals and passion for being inclusive.

SELECTION PROCESS (tentative schedule):

1. A minimum qualification evaluation of education, training, and experience of submitted application packets will take place by Human Resources the week of February 2, 2025.
   
   
2. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an evaluation of experience and training taken from your employment application materials including any responses to the supplemental questionnaire.
   
   
3. Our goal is to schedule oral panel interviews with candidates that successfully passed the SME evaluation step approximately the week of February 17, 2025. The successful candidate will be notified after interviews are complete, with a tentative start date in June 2025.

About us:

At the Port of Portland, we use everything we have - our three airports, four marine terminals, five business parks, and all the resources, expertise, and experience behind them - to move with purpose, connecting people with powerful opportunities and creating value for our region. We know that every person we hire, business we work with, contract we sign and decision we make is a chance to make someone's life better. And we'll use our power and influence to pull down barriers, unlock new opportunities, ensure more people share in our region's success and include those who have been excluded in the past. With YOUR help - together with our partners, customers, and community - we'll help drive meaningful change!

Do you have questions about this job?

Contact us: careers@portofportland.com

Safety: The Port promotes safety as a guiding principle and practice in accomplishing work by complying with safety and health policies and procedures and consistently seeking improvements that support operational excellence.

Diversity and Inclusion: At the Port, we don't just accept difference; we value and support it to create a culture of inclusiveness and fun. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EEO/Affirmative Action Policy Statement: The Port of Portland is dedicated to maintaining and improving a work environment, which extends equal opportunity to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation. Employment decisions shall be made in such a manner as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity and to comply with state, federal and local laws. We affirm through this policy statement our continuing commitment to the principles of nondiscrimination and affirmative action.

Veterans Preference: Under Oregon law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans preference when applying for Port of Portland positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veterans preference for this job, please provide the qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.

Background Checks and Drug Testing: The Port of Portland will conduct background checks and/or drug tests for positions where such tests are required by regulation and for other safety-sensitive positions.

ADA Accommodation: Accommodations will be considered for applicants or candidates with a qualifying disability that prevents them from participating in this process. Accommodations will be made where the Port can reasonably do so without imposing an undue hardship on the business or compromising the integrity of the recruitment process. An applicant with any disability who believes that they need an accommodation should contact Human Resources: call 503-415-6690 or email careers@portofportland.com.