Port of Portland Cares
The power behind the Port? Our People.
Our Mission
Building shared prosperity for the region through travel, trade, and economic development.
Our Vision
A prosperous region, where quality jobs, multi-generational wealth, and access to markets are equitable and shared.
Our Values
LEADERSHIP: Every employee can demonstrate leadership. We set and achieve principled goals while taking on complex issues in partnership with our community and business partners.
INCLUSION: We welcome diverse voices and perspectives to enrich our culture, drive creativity and the success of our work. We celebrate and respect our differences.
SERVICE: We deliver extraordinary service and achieve high standards in quality through a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
SAFETY: We seek to eliminate harm through a culture of active prevention, curiosity, evaluation, and action.
Everyone who works here can expect:
PURPOSE
Everyone brings unique ideas and talents to work, and we're committed to making sure yours are appreciated and recognized. From internal operations and culture to high-impact projects, we embrace inclusion and the pursuit of innovation, and everything we do reflects our core values and mission to make life better for everyone in our region.
GROWTH
Our region is growing to meet the demands of the future, and we believe our employees should keep growing, too. You’ll enjoy a respectful work environment that supports curiosity, collaboration, and contributing your best. We foster a performance coaching culture and offer training and advancement opportunities to continue your career development. This includes tuition reimbursement, stretch assignments, conference attendance and a whole lot more.
BALANCE
We care about our region's quality of life, and we also care about yours. As one of Oregon's healthiest employers, wellness is part of our DNA: Join a fitness challenge, get financial planning help, or sign up for a cooking class. We also offer extensive benefits for our employees and their families, including health and wellness coverage, generous paid time off, an on-site fitness center and bike storage, discounted transportation passes, and exclusive employee access to a wide range of local retailers.
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