Write Around Student Program Intern '26
Listed on 2026-08-22
-
Non-Profit & Social Impact
WHO WOULD I REPORT TO?
Write Around Portland FWS WHAT DEPARTMENT IS THIS IN? 5470 FWS Off-Campus, Write Around Portland WHEN DOES THIS POSITION BEGIN (AND END, IF APPLICABLE?
JOB PURPOSEWrite Around Portland is a nonprofit organization that provides healing creative writing programming throughout the Portland Metro area. The organization has five staff members and over 150 volunteers. The Program Intern supports all aspects of our program, including data entry, materials preparation, book production, and events, and may assist with other tasks depending on their interest and career objectives. This position will prepare the candidate to enter nonprofit program positions in the arts and social services.
Website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
- Database (Salesforce) experience
- Leadership and volunteer management
- Curriculum development and preparation
- Event management
- Book production
- Marketing and communications
- Office administration
- Data entry and maintenance using Salesforce, Microsoft Suite, and Google Workspace
- Develop and update materials using Canva and Adobe
- Support and lead volunteers
- Assist in book production
- Assist in our creative writing programs, including maintaining facilitator resources and materials and possible scribing and facilitator support
- Assist in event production
- General office duties including filing (physical and electronic), making copies, scanning, shredding, mailing, and other tasks
- Other duties as assigned
Work shifts are available between 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Mondays
- Thursdays. Student must be able to work 8-10 hours per week, Mondays
- Thursdays On occasion, student may be asked to work evening and/or weekend shifts for events. Shifts will be scheduled in advance. Our office is at 133 SW 2nd Ave in downtown Portland close to public transit. Our office is ADA accessible, has single user/all gender restrooms, and has a bike room.
Federal Work-Study required
OTHER REQUIREMENTS- A friendly, welcoming attitude, interest in the well-being of others
- Ability and interest in working respectfully with people experiencing isolation and living on low-incomes
- Basic knowledge of computers and a willingness to learn more
- Good written and verbal communication skills, including speaking occasionally on the phone
- A passion for creative writing and the work of Write Around Portland
- A reliable, flexible, patient person who is a quick learner with good judgment, leadership skills, and has strong interpersonal skills
- Work experience in an office setting is a plus
- Equity & Inclusion:
Recognize and respect diverse identities and foster inclusive environments. - Critical Thinking:
Identify and respond to needs based upon an understanding of situational context and logical analysis of relevant information. - Professionalism:
Demonstrate responsibility, dependability, and ethical behavior in the workplace.
The Associate Vice President of Human Resources has been designated to handle inquiries regarding employment- and disability-related non-discrimination policies. Title IX inquiries may be directed to the Title IX coordinator or deputy Title IX coordinators. (https://)
Eligibility to Work
In order to comply with US Homeland Security Department regulations, all employees must complete an I-9 form in Workday prior to or no later than the first day of work and bring originals (no photocopies) of their supporting documentation to Human Resources no later than the 3rd business day of employment. Failure to have a…
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).