Programs and Marketing Intern –  Limited Duration    

Location: Pittock Mansion, Portland, OR  

 Schedule: 16 hours/week  

 Pay: $20/hour  

 Duration: June – Aug 2026  

To Apply: Please submit your resume, cover letter, and three references to jobs@pittockmansion.org. Please include “Programs and Marketing Intern” in the subject line. No phone calls, please. Qualified candidates must complete a background check before hiring.   

ABOUT PITTOCK MANSION:   

Pittock Mansion is a 1914 historic house museum, owned by the City of Portland, Parks and Recreation and operated by the Pittock Mansion Society. The premises include the Mansion, the Gate Lodge, and the Garage, with beautiful gardens adjacent to Pittock Vista Point. The mission of the organization is to inspire understanding and stewardship of Portland history through Pittock Mansion, its collections, and programs. Having grown to attract approximately 90,000 annual visitors in recent years, Pittock Mansion is one of the top tourist destinations in Portland.    

The Programs and Marketing Intern will support the marketing and audience development staff with a variety of tasks as delineated below. Weekend and evening availability is required.  

Essential Duties:   

Marketing: 

• Support Marketing Director in creating social media posts and other outreach and marketing content  

• Create branded materials for K-12 and public programs  

• Conduct email, phone, and other outreach to potential partners, visitors, and vendors 

• Experience with Canva and Adobe Suite is a plus 

• Other duties as assigned 

Programs & events:  

• Assist with setup and breakdown of events  

• May require moving tables, chairs, and other event items  

• Review event floorplans prior to event and ensure all vendors and event equipment are set up in the correct locations. 

• Assist with onsite vendor management   

• Assist vendor load in and out and guide vendors to their setup location.   

• Support and lead weekend arts and crafts programs independently or with volunteers  

• Assist in implementing K-12 tour programming  

• Assist in teaching and running youth summer camps during the following weeks: July 13-16, and August 3-6  

• Camp duties include but are not limited to setup and takedown of camp materials, managing supplies, engaging with children, and implementing art, history, and nature-related activities.   

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  

• Ability to follow instructions from managers   

• Strong communication skills, with an emphasis on problem-solving  

• Ability to adhere to confidentiality, protocol, and community agreements  

• Demonstrated ability to be flexible to changing needs and requirements  

Preferred Experience:  

• Experience working with events, community programs, or similar   

• Experience working with youth or children in some capacity 

• Demonstrated experience or ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and talents in a professional work environment.  

Physical Qualifications:   

• Must have reliable transportation to commute to and from work sites as needed.    

• This position requires the ability to navigate uneven terrain, including stairs and hills, at this historic site. Candidates should be comfortable with walking up hills and climbing stairs.   

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and can bend, lift, carry, and regularly climb stairs   

• Must be able to work outside in seasonal weather conditions   

• Ability to work in a shared / open space office environment.   

• Workstations may not be in a climate-controlled environment.    

Pittock Mansion Society is committed to a work environment where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Everyone has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination.