Metro is a large agency and has internship opportunities that vary depending on the time of year, current projects and the needs of the organization. We strive to place students in internships that align with their skills and interest.
Examples of internships
This is not a full list of internships offered by Metro. Internship offerings will vary.
- Construction project management intern, Property and Environmental Services
- Human resources recruitment intern, Human Resources
- Resource conservation and recycling summer intern, Property and Environmental Services
- Intern cohort coordinator and diversity program specialist intern, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Legal administrative support intern, Office of Metro Attorney
- MetroPaint sales assistant intern, Metro Paint
- Project intern, Facility Maintenance Systems
- Technical assistant intern, Research Center
- Web content development intern, Finance and Regulatory Services
- Historic cemeteries program intern, Parks and Nature
- Bike/pedestrian count program intern, Parks and Nature
- Regional development and project planning intern, Planning and Development
- Environmental review and research of transit projects intern, Planning and Development
- Public involvement intern, Communications
- Marketing intern, Portland’5 Centers for the Arts
- Performing arts management and operations intern, Portland’5 Centers for the Arts
- Council office engagement committee intern, Council
- Newsroom intern, Communications
- Zoo interns, Oregon Zoo
Progression of internships at Metro