DCS - Bridges Operations Video Internship
Company: Multnomah County
Location: Portland
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to
be considered for this opportunity. Pay Range: $16.30 - $30.00
Hourly Department: Department of Community Services (DCS) Job Type:
Intern Exemption Status: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): April 08,
2026 The Opportunity: Bridge Operations Video Internship College to
County Internship 2026 - Dept of Community Services Pay Rate: $24
per hour Job Type: Temporary College Intern Duration: Summer 2026 -
Starting in June - 12 weeks Hours: 20-25 hours a week Telework:
Hybrid Building Physical Location: Bridge Shop - 1403 SE Water Ave,
97214 Does This Position Require Driving a County Vehicle? No
Eligibility requirements and more details found on our College to
County website. What Does the Dept of Community Services Do? The
Department of Community Services, or DCS, is a trusted partner
helping to create thriving and inclusive communities. Equity and
safety are our guiding principles. Our four divisions include:
Animal Services, Elections, Land Use Planning and Transportation.
Our mission is to preserve harmony between natural and built
environments, keep people and pets safe, and ensure every voice is
heard. This internship will be in our Transportation Division.
Multnomah County Transportation Division manages and maintains
nearly 270 miles of roadway serving the cities of Fairview,
Troutdale, and Wood Village, as well as unincorporated areas
including Sauvie Island, the West Hills and the Corbett area. The
division also maintains six Willamette River bridges and critical
infrastructure. Our work spans six core programs: Transportation
Planning and Development, Road Engineering, Road Maintenance,
Bridge Engineering, Bridge Maintenance, and Survey. Internship
Description & Responsibilities: Working under the direction of
Bridge Operations staff, the intern will create a 3-4 minute short
film about the history of county bridge operators. They will use
existing photos and videos as well as create more media as needed.
They will help tell the story of the people who have operated our
historic bridges. Learning Outcomes: Internships are inherently
learning experiences for students and a description of the expected
learning outcomes shows candidates how they will benefit from the
experience . The intern will gain hands-on experience in
storyboarding, creating a short film, and digital media production.
Minimum Qualifications and Education : Candidates should have
completed within one year or enrolled in a college/university
academic institution College to County Program Eligibility Website
Promote a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of
diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and values ( Link to Equity and
Empowerment Lens ) Strong understanding of video production
techniques, including filming, lighting, audio recording, and
editing. Experience using mobile devices for video capture and
video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro,
Adobe Creative Cloud Suite and i Movie. Story boarding and content
design. Working knowledge of Google Drive. Ability to capture
compelling visuals and tell engaging stories through video. Strong
oral and written communication skills. Strong time management
skills and ability to work independently. In accordance with Oregon
Law , Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in
the initial application process; please do not include these dates
in your resume, cover letter and other application materials.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept
difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of
dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal
Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran
status, genetic information and other legally protected
characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for
your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We
request priority protected veteran referrals. Veterans’ Preference:
Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’
preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about
eligibility and how to apply. Accommodation under the Americans
with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation
to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing
an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please
contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance.
Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the
recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing
711. Questions? Recruiter: Cole Whitehurst Email:
cole.whitehurst@multco.us Phone: 1 (971) 2713709 Application
information may be used throughout the entire selection process.
This process is subject to change without notice. Disclaimer: This
announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide
and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an
expressed or implied contract. Job Profile: 8007 - College
Intern
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