Government Affairs Intern

This position is under general supervision of the Director of Government Affairs and is responsible primarily for the support of planning and coordination of different events involving Port staff and government legislators as well as responsible for performing general administrative tasks.

• Assist the Director of Government Affairs in the planning of internal and external events with legislator and local government participation.
• Produce, format, and edit the agendas for planning meetings and special events.
• Support the communication of information to local, state, and federal government via multi‑media channels.
• Coordinate with Port staff, Port Commissioners and community members to determine requirements for events hosted and sponsored by the PCCA.
• Provide clerical and minor administrative tasks.
• Establish and maintain necessary office files.
• Adhere to Port policy and maintain good employee relations.
• Complete assigned tasks and work required hours/shifts to fulfill Port objectives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

While performing duties, the employee is regularly required to sit, speak or hear, use hand and finger movements; occasionally required to stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel and lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

General office environment; occasional exposure to adverse weather conditions.

This is an internship position. Candidates shall be attending an accredited college or university with a major in Political Science, Public Administration and/or Public Relations; demonstrated written and oral proficiency in the English language; proficiency in Spanish preferred. Strong writing, editing and graphic communication skills, organizational and time management skills; ability to operate a personal computer and a variety of programs, office equipment, and internet.

Must deal effectively with the public and varying levels of management.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, PCCA is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other protected group status.