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Public Arts Intern

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TriMet

Feb 23

Applications are closed

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Architecture & Urban Planning
  • Portland

Requirements

  • Must be a current Junior, Senior, or Graduate Student in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Art History, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, or a related discipline. Grads who have completed their degrees in the past 12-month period will also be considered.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Passion for engineering and delivering high-quality projects.
  • We’re looking for candidates with a passion for public transit or service, and improving mobility for our riders in the Portland metro!

Responsibilities

  • Update and perform data reconciliation of artwork records in the Collection Management database
  • Interact with Public Art Program contractors as need, especially Collection Management Services contractor; assist with approved recommendation to record keeping practices
  • Assist with administrative needs related to the Emergency Management Preparedness grant
  • Assist with establishing and coordinating meetings for new Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC); attend and create meeting documentation
  • Participate in planning meetings with E&C Project Managers from Design & Construction and Major Projects, during which future art projects will be developed; provide input to RFQs for commissioning new artwork and meet with artists as appropriate
  • Provide youth perspective regarding Public Art Program, marketing and on-line presence; interface with Digicom staff.

Application Process

  • Application Review (please include: Cover Letter and Resume)
  • Panel Interview

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Transportation
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1969
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Working at TriMet means making connections. We believe providing a safe and reliable ride doesn’t just get people to work, school, shopping or the doctor’s office — it also opens doors to a stronger community and a better future. Our team of more than 3,000 does it all, from driving to fixing to planning, creating and communicating. What connects us is our commitment to making the Portland area a better place to live, through shared values like responsiveness, inclusivity and accountability.