Write Around Student Program Intern '26

PROGRAM INTERN

Write 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.

You'll gain valuable skills and work experience from this job, including:

• Database (Salesforce) experience
• Leadership and volunteer management
• Curriculum development and preparation
• Event management
• Book production
• Marketing and communications
• Office administration

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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

SCHEDULE

• 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.

RATE OF PAY

• $16.80 / hour

WORK STUDY REQUIREMENT

• 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

PREFERENCES

• 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

Expected start date: September 8th, 2026

Career Competencies gained through the role include:

• 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.
• Trip planning

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Reasonable Accommodation

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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 completed I-9 form on file with the College will result in immediate termination of employment.