Economic Development Assistant Jobs in Portland, OR

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Please Note: PCC currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington. Employment offers are contingent upon the ability to establish residence in Oregon or Washington.
Portland Community College will also ensure that applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the hiring process are provided for. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team at pccjobs@pcc.edu.
Portland Community College is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon and 19th largest in the nation, serving approximately 80,000 full- and part-time students. With four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area, our unique role is to make high-quality education accessible to everyone, creating opportunities for our students and contributing to the economic development of our community.
Under the technical direction of one or more members of the faculty or an instructional administrator, prepares the weld shop or classrooms following specified instructions. Assists with the design, construction and/or fabrication of equipment, modules, and experiments that will be used in the laboratories or classrooms to assist the instructor in the delivery of desired instructional outcomes. Work is performed relatively independently subject to supervisory review and direction. Incumbents may provide work direction to work-study, student helpers and casual employees and coordinate their activities.What You'll Do and Who We Are Looking For

• Apply by September 13, 2026
• This is a 0.8 FTE position.
• The location is Swan Island Training Center at Vigor Shipyard.

Instruction & Instructional Support

• Provide instructional support to students through the safe use of welding equipment, tools, materials, and laboratory resources.
• Set up and support laboratory activities, monitor student progress, and assist with instruction and assessments as assigned.
• Train and orient students and staff on laboratory procedures, equipment operation, safety protocols, and the use of personal protective equipment PPE).

Administrative Duties

• Maintain laboratory records, inventories, and operational procedures.
• Procure supplies, equipment, and instructional materials; track expenditures and coordinate with vendors.

Maintenance & Equipment Management

• Maintain welding laboratories, equipment, and facilities to ensure safe, clean, and effective operations.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, coordinate repairs, and manage the checkout and tracking of tools and materials.
• Handle hazardous materials and maintain required safety documentation in compliance with applicable regulations and maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

Personnel & Leadership

• Coordinate daily laboratory operations and oversee classified, temporary, and student employees.
• Schedule, train, and support staff in laboratory preparation, equipment maintenance, and safety.

Minimum Qualifications: To be considered, your application must demonstrate these minimum qualifications. (Experience is calculated based on the start and end dates you provide multiplied by the number of hours per week worked).

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of post-secondary education in a specific technical discipline appropriate to the instructional support.
• Three years of experience in the technical area are required; relevant experience may substitute for the post-secondary education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Must have proven written and oral communications skills adequate to assist students in understanding the work they are to perform.
• Proven ability to lead others and evaluate performance.
• The ability to lift 50 lbs in this work environment is required.
• Depending on laboratory assignment, some positions may also require specialized knowledge and program-specific certifications.

Success Criteria: These qualifications, skills and abilities are critical for success in this position.

• Demonstrates the ability to provide general assistance to students, faculty and staff to ensure orientation to safety protocols and proper use of the laboratory and personal protective equipment.
• Demonstrates the ability to support activities in the weld shop; establishes procedures for the use of equipment, inventory, supplies, materials, and machinery.
• Demonstrate the ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair a wide variety of industrial equipment
• Experience creating purchase orders, making purchase on purchase card, tracking expenditures, and ensuring budget compliance
• Demonstrates a willingness and ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students and vendors to best meet the needs of the fast paced, high stress, physically demanding, hazardous environment with a wide-range of learners.
• Demonstrates computer competency skills, including but not limited to email, and Google Suite.

Why You'll Love Working Here
The PCC district encompasses a 1,500-square-mile area in northwest Oregon and offers two-year degrees, one-year certificate programs, short-term training, alternative education, pre-college courses and life-long learning. As part of our College community, you'll enjoy:

• A collaborative and inspiring campus community
• Opportunities for learning and professional development

Portland Community College embraces equity and inclusion as a priority. We are committed to building a community with a variety of backgrounds, skills, views, and life experiences. The more we value equity and inclusion, the more we will add value to the work we do and how we serve our students, engage with each other, and the Oregon Community that we serve. Creating a culture that honors equity and inclusion is our objective and the smart path forward.
Position Grade
Classified 19 (H)
Employment Type
Part time
Total Rewards Package / What We Offer
There is never a dull moment at PCC. We offer more than just a competitive salary. When you join our team at PCC you'll also enjoy:
- Comprehensive benefit package
- Oregon PERS contribution
- Tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program
- Tuition waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age, as well as partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutions
- Free access to the sport centers / campus gymnasiums, performing arts, and cultural events
- Paid Leave (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees) reference Classified Agreement
o Starts at 8 hours of vacation leave per month (additional vacation hours with years of service)
o 1 day of sick leave per month
o 12 paid holidays
o PCC Winter Break (when College is Closed)
o 24 hours of personal leave per year
More detailed information on the benefits plans, who is eligible, and how to enroll or make changes can be found at pcc.edu/hr/benefits. Please email PCCBenefits@pcc.edu if you have any questions.
How We Determine Initial Salary Placement
Initial Salary Placement will be between Step 1 ($27.85 per hour) through Step 2 ($28.68 per hour) based on related experience, per PCC's collective bargaining agreement. Placement at a higher step may be possible based upon additional experience and internal equity.
Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment
Portland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. You will be given instructions during the application process to claim Veterans' Preference in the recruitment of this position, and to provide the documents required for verification of eligibility. Please do not send your documentation to the hiring manager directly. For verification of eligibility, please submit the following documentation:

• Veterans: DD214
• Disabled Veterans: DD214 and Letter from the Department of VA

Notice of the Availability of the Annual Security Report
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), you may view Portland Community College's (PCC) most recent Annual Security Report (ASR) on the Department of Public Safety website. The ASR contains current security and safety-related policy disclosure statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and resources, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains crime statistics for Clery Act crimes which occurred on PCC properties for the last three calendar years. Paper copies of the ASR are available upon request at all Department of Public Safety offices.
PCC Employment Offers are Contingent Upon the Successful Completion of a Criminal Background Check
Please note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa (e.g. H1-B Visa) sponsorship for potential employees.
Contact PCC at pccjobs@pcc.edu if you have questions