Portland International Airport is owned and operated by the:
"Innovative, forward-thinking and modern aren't usually words that spring to mind when you think of government. At the Port, we’re committed to a diverse workforce that steps up to lead on regional issues and challenges assumptions every day."
Curtis Robinhold, Executive Director
When someone tags your windshield, it’s often with a parking ticket. But for April Murchinson, adding more than 1,000 radio frequency ID tags to windshields ensures airport transportation is there when you need it. From trip tracking and analysis to working with a diverse network of people representing for-hire vehicles and ride-sharing services, April constantly creates connections to better serve customers.
Thanks to Glen Moe and his ability to bring a vision to life, vehicles can easily return to pristine shape. Innovation often requires construction, and Glen has helped bring new technology to the PDX Quick Turnaround Facility – which centralizes rental operations and uses recycled water for cleaning – passenger exit lanes and airplane loading bridges.
For Port of Portland Police, protecting our community goes far beyond the walls of the airport. It’s true – officers like Rema Gossman don’t just respond from roadway to runway, they often team up with regional law enforcement agencies to solve complex cases. Of course, policing at an airport also means helping local and international travelers get where they’re going with safety in mind.
When you’re serving 18 million travelers per year, you can only imagine how important it is to keep the water running and the sewers pumping. Thanks to Anna Walls, all the systems at PDX stay fully operational, and the variety of daily challenges keeps her on her toes. When your airplane loading bridge stays cool in the summer and toasty in the winter, thank Anna. And that's just one of the many unexpected jobs you'll find at the Port of Portland.
When you think of airports, you don’t usually think of world class cuisine. But thanks to concessions expert Abby Carey, the best dishes in Portland have landed at the best airport in the United States. From Country Cat, Kenny & Zuke’s to Stumptown, it’s Abby’s job to recruit restaurants that tempt travelers’ taste buds and bring new possibilities to their palates.
"It feels good to work for an organization that supports the growth of disadvantaged, minority-owned, women-owned and emerging small businesses. We know they're qualified to do the work, and we can help them gain the solid foundation needed to thrive in this competitive environment."
Kimberly Mitchell-Phillips, Small Business Development
"Whether it's a street fair, parade, fun run or tree planting, we love getting out there in the community and making a difference."
Julia Weisenbach, PropertiesOur region is growing to meet the demands of the future. We believe our employees should keep growing, too. 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 further your ongoing career development. This includes tuition reimbursement, on-the-job training, conferences and a whole lot more.
"I started as an intern, and received the coaching, mentorship and practical training that eventually led to a permanent position. Our year-long program gives students the chance to gain real-world skills."
Sabin Maharjan, Digital Communications former intern
"I’m proud to be in a place where learning is not a singular, unconnected event that happens once, but instead is cultivated through a variety of channels that continuously feed our minds and build our skills. We have formal training around performance coaching, weekly Wednesday Forums with special guest speakers, cultural heritage celebrations and employee-led wellness classes, all executed using a lens of diversity, equity and inclusion."
Heather Chao, Human Resources
"A healthy work-life balance includes time to focus on my personal health. I appreciate our wellness initiatives and opportunities, and having a fitness center on-site allows me to easily schedule my work and workouts."
Kristin Thill McKenzie, Information Technology
The Port of Portland is committed to ensuring the health and safety of our employees and community. As part of this commitment, all Port employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious exception and accommodation as a condition of employment. Candidates must provide proof of vaccination or have an approved exception and accommodation prior to beginning work at the Port.
The Port of Portland offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance; personal time off; life and disability insurance; employee assistance program; retirement savings; tuition assistance; subsidized TriMet passes; wellness incentives and much more.
