Enjoy what you do.
We offer a holistic benefits package for you and your family, with heavily subsidized healthcare plans that include alternative care.
- At least two comprehensive options for medical, dental and vision coverage (access to plans is dependent on employee group)
- Sick leave that never expires and can be used for dependent care, health maintenance and mental health
- Employer-paid life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Participation in the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement program
Our wellness program covers all pillars of health – social, physical, mental, financial, environmental and spiritual – with onsite, virtual and on-the-go options.
- Named Oregon’s Healthiest Employer (500-1,499 employees) six years in a row
- Chiropractic, acupuncture, massage and naturopathic services are covered *
- Mental health services and access to counseling are covered
- Employee assistance program available 24/7
- Well-equipped onsite fitness center, group fitness room and locker rooms
- Onsite yoga, strength training, line dancing and other fitness classes
- Nutrition seminars and cooking demonstrations
- Access to eldercare, childcare, and pet care services
* Dependent on employee group
You’ll receive points to recognize colleagues that demonstrate our core values of leadership, inclusion, service, and safety. Points can be redeemed for merchandise, gift cards and more.
- Use our PROPS recognition platform to recognize colleagues easily
- Check out the newsfeed to learn about the amazing work of our team
- Boost to add more points to any recognition
- Receive extra points for service milestones
- Redeem points in an expansive digital marketplace or donate them to nonprofit agencies
Our commitment to work-life balance ensures you have time to spend with loved ones and do the things you enjoy.
- Many of our jobs offer the opportunity for a hybrid schedule to balance working from home and working in our modern, LEED Platinum building
- 10 paid holidays *
- Annual opportunity to convert sick leave to personal leave *
- Annual opportunity to convert vacation leave to cash, a retirement plan contribution or a contribution to a Health Savings Account *
* Dependent on employee group
From deeply discounted TriMet passes to exclusive employee deals at airport concessions and local sportswear retailers, there are many perks to working at the Port.
- PORTshare bonus program when our financial and non-financial goals are achieved *
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer
- Tuition reimbursement to further education goals
- Large bike storage room
- Reimbursement for TSA Pre-Check and Global Entry applications
- LegalShield™ (pre-paid legal services) and ID Shield™ (ID monitoring and recovery services)
- Access to pet insurance to cover companions
* Dependent on employee group
Curious about our process? Check out our application guide.
Resource Groups
and Culture
Our people are the power behind the Port and our vibrant network of employee-led groups helps keep them connected.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
and Demographics
Advancing equity and creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace enriches our culture, drives creativity, and ensures the success of our work.
Our Internship Program
We give students an opportunity to apply their classroom education to real-life situations and develop the skills needed for future employment.
Meet Our Team
Our employees – together with our partners, customers and community – drive meaningful change. See how we move with purpose, connecting people with powerful opportunities and creating value for our region.
