The Port of Seattle is committed to assisting military personnel departing active-duty service transition to civilian employment. The Veteran's Fellowship Program is designed to provide short term (6 months) employment that will assist veterans selected for the program in the following areas:
- Identifying transferable skills
- Exposure to a civilian work environment
- Career assistance
- Exposure to corporate business practices
- Mentoring
- Resume and interview assistance
This position will help support Aviation Customer Service department leaders in organizing information, coordinating events, managing documents and tools, and ensuring timely communication related to customer experience programs, special projects, and department-wide priorities.
- You will support coordination of department events and customer engagement activities through logistics, scheduling, materials preparation, and follow-up.
- You will manage information systems such as SharePoint, organizes program files, and facilitates cross‑department collaboration with meeting preparation, agenda support, and action‑item tracking.
- You will contribute to special projects aligned with the 2026 Aviation Customer Service priorities by gathering inputs, organizing resources, preparing drafts, and supporting timeline management.
- You will work on other projects as assigned.
- A Veteran – You have a minimum of three (3) years of active duty or mobilized reserve duty service in a branch of the U.S. Military Service (which includes the United States Coast Guard). Documentation of an honorable discharge from active or reserve status must be presented as part of the application process. Veterans Fellowship applicants must be within twenty-four (24) months of discharge to apply for a fellowship unless they have not worked full-time since their discharge and have been a full-time student in a degree or certification program since their discharge.
- Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
- Organized – You are skilled in managing scheduling, meetings, document organization, and task tracking with confidence.
- Time Management – You have the capacity to support multiple projects at once while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Risk Assessment – You are proficient in risk assessment and preparedness planning, with the ability to support emergency response and continuity‑of‑operations in complex environments.
- Technologically Savvy – You are proficient with Microsoft Office, with bonus familiarity in SharePoint and Teams.
- Strong Communicator – You are able to communicate with clarity working across internal teams to deliver on project objectives.
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The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Port‘s mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be found on the Port of Seattle‘s website. If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the “Collective Bargaining Agreement” or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.
- Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.
- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.
- Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
- Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.
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Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. Find out more here.
Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors – throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership – the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic develop and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity.