College Intern - Waterfront Project Management Systems/Data Analyst

Location: Downtown Seattle

Organization: Waterfront Project Management

Employee Status: Temporary

Schedule: Part-time

Posting Expires: Feb 2, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Minimum Salary: 20.97     Maximum Salary: 28.47

Some of what you'll be doing: This is a part-time school year internship position. You will assist the Waterfront Project Management team at the Port of Seattle with system and data analysis needs.

This role reports to the WPM Systems/Data Analyst and duties may include: 

• Schedule, attend and document meetings 
• Analyze & review existing reports for accuracy & potential discrepancies 
• Participate in report/system improvement or implementation projects 

Software Utilized: 

• Alteryx – Workflow & Data Prep/Implementation 
• Tableau – Reporting 
• Nexus – In House Project Management System 
• Power Apps – Forms to acquire information 
• Power Automate – Automation & approvals 
• SQL Server Management Studio – Execute SQL Queries 
• PeopleSoft Financials – Project Costing System 
• Microsoft Office Suite – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.

Who you are: 

• A student – You must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree or certificate program, or a recent graduate (< 1 year ago) in a program such as business, project management, data analyst, or 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. 
• Use of Technology – You are Proficient computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project and PowerPoint) 
• Communication – You have good communication skills both written and verbal 
• Experienced – You have research and analysis skills. You have good judgment in knowing when to ask questions and raise issues. 

What else you need to know: 

• Work Schedule – Your normal work hours will be scheduled between Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (about 20 hours per week). Slightly more flexible start and end times are available in this role. 
• Work Environment – You will generally work in an office environment. 
• Limited Duration – This is a limited duration position and is expected to last no longer than five months. 
• Safety Requirements – You will be required to comply with all work rules, safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements. 
• 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.

Why you'll love it here: 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.

Why the Port of Seattle: 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 develop and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity.