Good Things to Know

Participation in the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) program, the Port contributes both the employer contribution and the employee contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) plan available, including 1:1 meeting opportunities with a dedicated retirement consultant
Annual Merit Cycle (administrative employee group only)
PORTshare bonus opportunity
Tuition reimbursement to further your education
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program employer
eLearning opportunities for both personal and professional development
Free simple will preparation services available; with extended will preparation services offered with additional coverage

PROPS Recognition Program

Have a colleague that went above and beyond for you? Is someone celebrating a work anniversary? Do you know someone that's creating a better work environment for all? If so, we've got you! Employees use our PROPS recognition platform to recognize coworkers easily. One of the best things about our program is that it features a newsfeed where you can read all the amazing work Port employees are doing.

Recognition Types

PROPS Values-Based Recognition with Points: All employees receive points that can be used to recognize someone who has demonstrated one of our core values: Leadership, Inclusion, or Service. Recognition is more than just the work we do; it’s also who we are! Points can be redeemed for merchandise or donated to non-profit agencies.
#THX Social Recognition: Employees always have the opportunity to recognize someone! This is the perfect way to show appreciation when an employee doesn't have enough points.

Boosts, Comments and Likes

Employees can "like" recognitions and send supportive comments for recognitions seen on the social media feed. If employees have points to award, they can also "boost" awards to add more points to the recognition!

Wellness Rewards/Recognition

You can earn even more points by engaging with our wellness platform, Sprout! Earn badges or participate in monthly challenges for opportunities to earn more rewards and recognition!

Coffee Chats/Employee Connections

Want to meet new people and make valuable connections? Employees can meet with each other virtually (or in-person) for fun and informal Coffee Chats. It’s all random pairing, which adds to the fun! These connections can be shared through the social media feed.

Service Awards (Length of Service)

When employees reach a “Length of Service” milestone they receive points-based recognitions. It's a thank you for their work and the value they bring to the Port!

Awards and Award Delivery

Shop with Achievers! When employees are ready to spend their points, they get to shop an expansive digital marketplace and order merchandise or gift cards delivered directly to them. Points can also be donated to various non-profit agencies!

Your entertainment

Frequent employee store passes in the Portland area * Local artists featured in HQ and PDX buildings * Discounted lift tickets at Timberline Ski Resort * Discounted parking passes available for hiking and skiing * Onsite foosball table for friendly matches * Onsite communal library with books and puzzles

Your commute

Pre-tax discounted parking benefit (3 options available) * Highly-discounted TriMet annual pass ($30 annual cost) * Large bike storage room stocked with tubes, parts and repair kits

A lot of other things too!

Cell phone discounts through AT&T and Verizon * Onsite Portwide employee events * Discounted Apple products * And more…

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