College Intern – Aviation Public Art Program

This is a one-year internship with part-time hours during the school year and full-time hours in the summer. This internship position will research, develop, and provide the initial collection management and scope of work for future exhibits, in addition to coordinating special projects and assisting in organizing exhibits.  This intern will work closely with the SEA Art Program Technician and with External Relations on publicity and setting up events around exhibits. Some of your duties include:

• Work with the Senior Manager and Manager of the Public Art Program to become familiar with the Port’s art collection and develop an understanding of the program’s mission, purpose, and role within the Port of Seattle.
• Write and publish quarterly newsletters highlighting the Public Art Program’s current projects, ongoing initiatives, recent accomplishments, and upcoming activities.
• Assist with updating the SEA Public Art website by reformatting and uploading materials, ensuring the content is accessible and easy for the public to navigate.
• Work with the Public Art Technician/Handler on exhibition installations. This will also involve collaborating with various Port departments, including External Relations, the Commission Office, Maintenance, and Operations, to gather input and coordinate installation activities.
• Prepare documents and materials as needed, including presentations for selection panels and the Public Art and Culture Board, requests for proposals, budget requests, and justifications for public art projects.
• Collect, organize, preserve, and digitize exhibition records to ensure information about past and current exhibits is easily accessible. The Port has approximately 40 years of exhibition records from the Airport. If time permits, prepare a report outlining recommendations for maintaining and managing these records, including digitizing materials that are not currently available in digital form. 

• An Undergraduate Student – You must be currently enrolled in an undergrad degree program, or a recent graduate (< 1 year ago) in a degree or certificate program such as Studio Art, Art History, Museology, or a related field.
• Committed to Equity –  You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work.  At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.  
• Effective Communicator – You possess effective communication and writing skills, as well as strong analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual skills.
• Technology –  You are proficient with the MS Office suite of applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint, as well as proficiency with Photoshop and Adobe programs.
• Organized – You must have strong organizational and time-management skills, along with excellent technical writing skills to clearly capture identified requirements. You’re able to work on several projects at one time, gather technical and non-technical information from many sources with many levels of complexity, and condense it into requirements.
• Collaborator – You're able to comfortably and collaboratively work with a diverse group of people at all organizational levels and have strong people/team skills.
• Analysis – You’re able to analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems, translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
• Proactive – You're able to establish long-range objectives and specify the strategies and actions to achieve them, as well as take initiative and be responsible for getting work done with limited supervision.
• Desired – We hope you have knowledge of artist recordkeeping concepts and requirements.

• Work Schedule – This is a part-time (up to 20 hours per week) position during the school year with a possible extension to a full-time (40 hours per week) position in the summer.  Normal work hours will be scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Work Environment – This work will take place in a hybrid remote/in-office setting at Management’s discretion.
• Limited Duration – This is a limited-duration position and is expected to last no longer than one year.  
• Safety Requirements – You will be required to comply with all work rules, safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.  
• Security Requirements – As the successful candidate, you must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check as well as a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Your employment will be contingent upon obtaining a Port of Seattle ID badge upon clearance.
• Washington State Residency Requirement – Employees must establish a residence in Washington State within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle.  If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State. 
• E-Verify – The Port of Seattle is not an E-Verify employer.

The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Port‘s mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be found on the Port of Seattle‘s website. If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the “Collective Bargaining Agreement” or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.
 

• Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.
• Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
• Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.

Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. Find out more here.
 

Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors – throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership – the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic development and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity.