Jobs & Opportunities
Jobs and Internships
Students will be hired through Worksystems and their partners and placed with a business for 3 months with the hope that conditions will improve and the businesses will be able to retain the students and hire them to stay on. The focus on this program is to support retail and restaurants, and the hope is that if this model proves successful we can expand to other sectors and parts of the city.
Requirements:
Must be a current PSU or PCC student
Must live in the city of Portland
Currently with no income, or rent-burdened (more than 50% of their income going to rent)
Interested in working in a retail business or restaurant in FOSTER- POWELL
Who can benefit?
Students in need of a job quickly
Students without a lot of job experience
Students intimidated by the job search process
Follow this link to sign up for the program
Have more questions? Please email HereForPortland@gmail.com to connect with a Here for Portland representative and learn more.
Helen Gordon Child Development Center is Portland State University's full-day, infant/toddler and preschool program and academic resource, which serves over 200 children, aged six weeks to five years. We are looking for PSU students to work in our classrooms alongside our lead teachers. Student Classroom Assistants at HGCDC are responsible for assisting the Lead Teachers of the classroom in carrying out daily routines such as supervising small groups of young children in activities such art, construction and reading stories; help provide optimal indoors and outdoors supervision and contribute to maintaining a positive, healthy and safe environment. Student Classroom Assistants work cooperatively with a teaching team and are responsible for learning classroom techniques for appropriate interactions with young children.
Click here to learn more and apply
2022-2023 Leadership Fellows
Leadership Fellows is our year-long, leadership development program for student group leaders. For 2022-23, Leadership Fellows will be hosted in person.
Students are placed in small groups (cohorts) of 20-25.
Students attend four (4) Leadership Fellows meetings/classes during the second, fourth, sixth, and eighth weeks of Fall, Winter, and Spring terms. The time stays consistent throughout the year.
Benefits include a $500 scholarship per term
Student Legal Services Intern
Applications are accepted each term and will open August 1st for Fall 2022
Our interns work closely with attorneys, paralegals, law clerks, and other staff in all aspects of a case. This may include sitting in on intakes, drafting correspondence, conducting research, and attending hearings. Interns are also expected to assist and participate in SLS outreach events and trainings. Interns will get real-world experience in various areas of law and learn how to work in a professional setting.
Transfer Summer Scholars Peer Mentors
TSSP Peer Mentors are members of the Summer Scholars Team who support incoming transfer students successfully transition to PSU, develop academic skills, and critical thinking.
Housing and Residence Life Positions
Professional and Student Staff positions are listed here.
Positions include marketing, front desk, and resident life assistants.
Are you interested in becoming a Resident Assistant, Learning Community Assistant, or Resident Academic Mentor for the 2022-2023 academic year? These positions are responsible for providing resources and assistance that will make each residence hall community a place that supports and enhances student life.
Applications are open June 29th - July 19th
Student Sustainability Center Leadership Fellows
Includes leadership fellows sessions, reflection assignments, and responsibilities in your SSC program or task force. SSC Leadership Fellows gain leadership skills through bi-weekly group sessions, leading and supporting projects, and contributing to the overall success of the SSC program or task force in which they participate. One of the most important goals for SSC Leadership Fellows is that participants incorporate what they learn in Fellows sessions into their leadership roles.
Student Community Engagement Center Service Leaders
Applications for the Student Community Engagement Center's 2022-23 Service Leadership Positions are still open through June!
All leadership roles are eligible for a $500/term scholarship (Educational Leadership Service Award – ELSA), as well as an optional three 400-level credits for up to two terms (6 credits max).
All service leaders will meet together for seven Friday leadership classes each term (from 2-4pm), designed to bring student leaders together to focus, reflect, and apply leadership skills and knowledge in the context of social change, collaboration, service, and social justice.
Several Team Lead positions are also available
La Casa Latina
La Casa Latina is hiring for TWO open positions for the next school year (September 2022-June 2023). We are hiring for one (1) Student Program Coordinator & one (1) Student Programming Team member (whose work emphasis will be in Graphic Design and Marketing). Please consider applying if you want to use your voice in uplifting the Latine student community at PSU.
Student Program Coordinator: $15.75/hr (MUST HAVE FWS), works 8-10hrs per week
Student Programming Team Member: $500/per term stipend, works 4hrs per week. *Must have Graphic Design & Marketing Experience*
Please email your resume and cover letter to our Program Coordinator, Carrie Vasquez, at civ@pdx.edu.
Are you an outgoing Black, Indigenous, and/or a Person of Color student with a passion for public service? If so, a great paid internship opportunity may be waiting for you at Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (THPRD)!
Apply by May 31, 2022.
THPRD is committed to welcoming and including employees of all backgrounds and identities, and we are proud to offer opportunities that explore a variety of career possibilities within the field of parks and recreation. As part of our commitment to the community and based on park and recreation’s historic underrepresentation of communities of color, this internship program is intended for students who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or a Person of Color.
The Community Garden Intern will support the district’s community garden program. THPRD coordinates over four hundred plots throughout its service area; these sites are essential to the greater Beaverton area as they allow our patrons to grow food together and create a sense of community and belonging. The intern will assist to build the program’s future, ensure its sustainability, and work in partnership with the community.
This internship is budgeted for 20-25 hours (20-25 hours per week for 12 weeks with the possibility of an extension for fall term). The district will work with interns to develop a schedule that works around their current class schedule. While any meetings with THPRD staff will need to be scheduled within the hours of Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., other tasks (such as site visits, data collection, internet research, etc.) may be completed during weekends and evening hours depending on transportation and equipment needs.
Candidates must be enrolled, have been enrolled in the past year, or plan to enroll in the next year in a college-level class, certificate, or degree program. Previous experience in the focus area is desired, but not required. Successful candidates will have a basic understanding of software and computer operations, written and verbal communication, basic math, and an interest in parks, trails, and recreation.
Click here to learn more and apply
Rose Haven Development Intern
WE ARE LOOKING FOR A DEVELOPMENT INTERN! This position is UNPAID and is flexible depending on how you would like to contribute to the organization. Folks that carry a racial equity lens, have knowledge about communications accessibility for differently abled folks, and/or multilingual folks are encouraged to apply!
To apply, send a resume and cover letter to info@rosehaven.org! You can also contact Megan Owen with any questions at mowen@rosehaven.org or by calling 503-248-6364 x303!
What is Development? In the non-profit sector development focuses on fundraising, outreach, and building relationships with community members/community partners. My personal view of this role is a way to advocate for those we serve and lift their voices to the larger community. This way we can create change and get people in power to contribute towards solutions for the local homelessness crisis.
Illuminate Peer Educator
Illuminate seeks to shed light on the social injustices that lead to sexual and relationship violence and to create social change through prevention programming such as bystander intervention, anti-oppression, consent workshops and social norms campaigns.
Gold Rush Event Planning Intern Position
What we do: We’re an events company specializing in fan meet experiences and conventions. We got our start in May of 2021 doing virtual conventions and have been lucky enough to host people such as Danielle Rose Russell, Amelia Eve, Kaylee Bryant, Olivia Scott Welch, Kiana Madeira, Ben Levin, Crystal Reed, and more. While we’ve done exclusively virtual events the past year, we are currently gearing up for hybrid events (in person with virtual options).
Who we are: We are a small business, founded by, run by, and staffed by, queer women.
Who we’re looking for: We’re looking for 1-2 interns who are excited about our values, self-starters, have excellent customer service skills, and can manage confidential information. This position is ideal for someone who likes events and wants experience in event administration, communications/social media management, marketing, and/or contract writing.
What we need: We have a great staff, but most are day-of event coordinators and we are looking for more people to round out our back-of-house team! Of course, day-of coordination is still necessary and we always need more handlers for our guests. In addition to day-of coordination, interns would aid in email management, social media inbox management, organizing and shipping out autographs, coordinating celebrity guest needs, working with hotel and event staff and volunteers, and other duties as assigned.
Hours: 10-15 hours per week, choose your own schedule. Our team is located all over the world and has varying office hours!
Location: Remote. Ideally, Portland-based and would be willing to do some work with one of our Directors, Hanna, who is PDX based though it is not required.
Compensation: This is an unpaid position with the possibility of moving into a permanent/paid role eventually. Coordination with a university for internship credit is an option. We will offer a 20% discount to all staff members should they want to purchase any of our tickets.
Interested? Please email hanna@goldrush.events!
bartleby Brand Ambassador
Gain real-world career building experience that sets you apart and shows your leadership, creativity, and initiative. Earn money, rewards, and free access to bartleby as you help your classmates stress less and learn more. As a bartleby Brand Ambassador, you’ll be part of a supportive community of students from different universities working together to help further bartleby’s mission of making homework help accessible for everyone.
Oregon Certified Interpreter's Network
Join our Network of Certified and Qualified Interpreters/Independent Contractors in Oregon. OCIN has been Networking with the Best Professionals in the Industry – matching them with clients that have the most need - providing Interpretation and Translation services, becoming the communication bridge in different areas since 2007.
Manage your time and schedules – work with the clients that suit you best and at the times when you want to work.
To Join, just register and start receiving assignment offers -take them – let them pass – make it work with your schedule.
The starting rate for non certified interpreters is $30/hr, they would work as independent contractors, and the goal is to help them become certified .
The hours are flexible, depending on patients' appointments. The appointments are at hospitals, clinics, and occasional home visits. They are a mix of onsite and video appointments.
Click here to learn more and apply
Volunteer Opportunities
Queeries Panel
The Queeries Program host panels across campus to empower Queer and Trans folks to share their experience to educate others. We are looking for more volunteers to join our program to share their experiences! We would love for you to join us :)
Interested? Fill out this interest form or request a panel.
Email queeries@pdx.edu if you have additional questions!
Student Legal Services Advisory Board
We are seeking student members for our Advisory Board for the 2022-23 School year.
The SLS Advisory Board reviews SLS programming, budgets, and activities. The Board is made up of PSU students and members of the community. This is a volunteer position with a one-year commitment to attend monthly or quarterly meetings. Joining our Advisory Board is a great way to learn more about the unique needs of a non-profit legal services office, and gain experience working in a professional setting. We will work with you to tailor to experience to help meet your professional goals.
Volunteer with the Queer Resource Center!
We have many amazing opportunities including affinity group facilitation, donation team, and the pen pal project! If you are interested in volunteering we ask that you attend a brief 1 hour orientation that is held on zoom. This helps new volunteers learn about the QRC values and how you can get involved! Sign up for an orientation here. We hope to see you there!
Email qrcvol@pdx.edu with any questions.
Off Campus Volunteer Opportunities
Neighborhood House has been bringing the community together to help neighbors in need since 1905. They are here for families facing hunger and homelessness, vulnerable seniors, and children who need help in school.
Lift Urban Portland (LUP) aims to reduce hunger and improve the lives of low-income residents of northwest and downtown Portland. LUP will collect and distribute food, provide educational programs that encourage healthy life choices, and build community programs that strengthen social connections.
Oregon Food Bank
Oregon Food Bank collects and distributes food through a network of four Oregon Food Bank branches and 17 independent regional food banks serving Oregon and Clark County, Washington.
Meals on Wheels volunteers help prepare and serve meals to seniors in 30 different meal centers throughout Multnomah, Washington, and Clark counties, as well as deliver nearly 3,000 Meals on Wheels to homebound elderly.
p:ear builds positive relationships with homeless and transitional youth through education, art, and recreation to affirm personal worth and create more meaningful and healthier lives. Each year programs serve almost 900 homeless and transitional young people ages 15 to 24. A variety of volunteer activities are available.
SECC provides food and clothing to a community in need. They need volunteers to drive, interview clients, answer phones, pack food boxes, stock food, and perform critical office work.
CSC relies on a robust team of volunteers to make and serve meals, pick up donated goods, assemble food boxes, and provide administrative support. Over 300 people volunteer at CSC in any year, and serve over 5000 people in need each year.
We support foster youth and provide resources for them to realize their gifts and gain confidence, so they achieve success in school and life.
There are many ways to get involved, including clothing and monetary donations and volunteering.
The Good Neighbor Center serves families experiencing housing insecurity with empathy and equity. The GNC team provides a safe environment and needed resources while assisting in finding permanent housing and stability.
Other Programs and Opportunities
Campus Rec is offering a free Lifeguard Training Program for current and incoming PSU students who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The Lifeguard Training Program is designed to reduce barriers of participation by eliminating the cost of an American Red Cross lifeguard certification course ($300 value) for students who intend to work as a lifeguard for PSU Campus Rec after completing the training.
No experience required! Trained instructors will assess your swimming abilities and create a training plan as needed. Students can choose between different training sessions, which include seven hours of remote learning and 19 hours and 45 minutes of in-person training. Through this accessible training program, we hope to rebuild our lifeguard community with a new and diverse team, and help bring an end to the national lifeguard shortage.
The Equi Institute is seeking undergraduate and graduate interns to assist with planning and implementing a statewide needs assessment of the health and wellbeing of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trangender, Asexual, Intersex and 2 Spirit (LGBTQAI2S+) Oregonians. Our mission with this project is to create a database of information cataloguing the lived experiences of LGBTQAI2S+ Oregonians which will guide and inform local and state agencies as they create and implement equitable and appropriate policy and services for our community. Of the utmost importance, we want this survey to represent the diversity and needs of the most marginalized of the queer and trans community including BIPOC, unhoused folks, disabled folks, immigrants and refugees, folks in rural areas, and folks battling other intersecting axes of oppression.
These internships have the possibility to be tailored to students’ specific skills and interests. There are three different internship teams we are building: (1) Public Health Team with different tracks including Biostatistics, Health Promotion, Community Health, Health Systems Management and Policy, and Public Health Practice; (2) Communications Team with different tracks including Graphic Design, Communications, and Social Media Marketing, and; (3) Community Outreach and Coalition Building Team.
These internships will be supervised by Julia Przedworski, PhD (they/them) and Beck Wright, MPH (they/them). Julia holds a PhD in Health Services Research, Policy and Administration from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health. Julia’s work focuses on advancing health equity for marginalized populations, with a particular focus on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) populations. Beck is the Evaluation Lead and Senior Consultant at Rede Group. Beck specializes in data analysis, evaluation, research, and policy analysis and development. As a health equity and social justice subject matter expert, they have served as co-chair of the national LGBT HealthLink Steering Committee and as a member of the Community Advisory Board for the national Advancing Science & Practice in the Retail Environment (ASPIRE) grant. Beck has nearly 20 years of public health experience, with an emphasis on equity, tobacco, and chronic disease prevention. I would additionally serve as a liason/point person when Julia and Beck are available for day to day questions.
Equi Institute is in the pre-research phase currently and we would not have work available for them until early 2022. Contact annas@equi-institute.org with interest or questions.
Level-Up Leadership Training
SALP offers this FREE program to all PSU students to learn foundational leadership skills/knowledge.
Students who complete the program receive a certificate of completion and are offered additional opportunities for recognition and engagement.
Buy Nothing and Sustainability 101 Course Page
The Planning and Sustainability Office is very excited to announce a new Canvas course page . You can find the link by clicking the title or picture above.
The course contains links to resources on how and where to compost both on and off campus, what can be recycled, interesting videos about fast-fashion, links to where to get more sustainable affordable products in Portland, and so much more. Maybe the best part?! We now have a discussion available in the course so you can ask for and offer up items to the PSU Community! We hope that the page will function like a "Buy Nothing"/free Craigslist/Facebook marketplace/Buy-Sell-Trade-Free service for the company, but we put the discussion right in Canvas to keep the platform familiar and restricted to the PSU community.
We welcome feedback on all the course content. We encourage you to use the Buy Nothing discussion as you start cleaning out your dorm or office as the term wraps-up! See you on Canvas.
Academic Funding and Scholarships
The Mary Bowman Arts in Activism Award provides academic and non-academic support to young artist-activists who are working and committed to making a difference in the fight against HIV/AIDS and advancing social justice. Each award is $5,000
The Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship supports the (undergraduate) academic efforts of young activists working in their communities today. Using the HIV/AIDS activism movement as an example, these $5,000 scholarships support those taking up social justice work in its many forms and working at the intersection of these movements with their communities to drive progress.
There are THREE scholarships available for any full-time PSU student (or who will be enrolled full-time for the 2022-2023 academic year). They are currently accepting applications online.
Above, the Educational Bridge Grant Program has up to $5,000 available for student veterans in Oregon. They are now accepting applications. Program details and application materials are available on Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs website at www.oregon.gov/odva/agency-programs/grants/Pages/Educational-Bridge-Grant.aspx or
contact the program with further questions at EBG@odva.state.or.us.