Student Intern -School and Workforce Development - Summer

Position Information

Position Title: Student Intern

Department: School Performance and Workforce Development

Location: Washington Service Center (Hillsboro)

Reports To: Program Administrator

Compensation: $17.30 per hour;
Student interns work 4 hours per day.

Program Dates: July 13, 2026 – August 21, 2026

Positions Available: 3 (1 intern each in Communications, Education, Technology)

This six‑week summer position supports district operations while providing hands‑on experience in one of the following departments: communications, education, or technology. The intern assists senior employees with a variety of tasks, including clerical work and department‑specific projects.

Communications Department

• Assist in the design and creation of visual content (social media, videos, graphics)
• Support event planning, setup, and management
• Provide support in social media, writing and editing, photos, videos, graphics, media relations
• Perform clerical duties such as documentation, correspondence, phone calls, paper and electronic filing, and meeting preparation
• Preferred: bilingual or biliterate

Education Department

• Assist in creating advertising materials for SPWD events and projects
• Help staff create student‑facing documents on opportunities
• Update contact lists for educational and industry partners
• Assist in organizing and executing events and special projects
• Research and report data for special projects
• Participate in meetings to share information with students, parents, and community partners
• Support clerical duties such as documentation, correspondence, phone calls, filing, and meeting preparation
• Assist with Dual Credit and Career Connected Learning tasks
• Create and organize college and career experiences for high school students
• Participate in industry and community outreach events

Technology Department

• Assist with help desk calls, scheduling, and tickets
• Support maintenance of hardware, software, and other systems
• Troubleshoot issues with equipment (printers, computers)
• Run software updates and backups as requested
• Participate in deployment of new desktops or applications
• Research technology solutions and pricing as required
• Set up video conferencing sessions and other items
• Interact with users and clients as needed
• Participate in meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities
• Perform other job duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions of staff and supervisors
• Communicates effectively with diverse populations in a culturally relevant and responsive manner
• Creative problem‑solving skills
• Familiarity with computer and internet‑based applications (email, internet software, Google Suite, MS Word)
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs

Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

We meet all applicable legal requirements for accommodations and diversity. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact hrhelp.or.us.