Salary
$26\.68 \- $35\.66 Hourly
LocationPortland 97218, OR
Job Type
Full\-Time Administrative
Job Number
02206
Division
Aviation
Department
Aviation Business \& Properties
Opening Date
04/08/2026
Closing Date
4/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non\-Exempt
The Position
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- Coordinates daily property management activities for Concessions common areas, food courts, storage and service facilities, vendor access, and waste minimization programs in collaboration with department staff.
- Serves as the primary contact for concessionaires and janitorial contractors, resolving issues related to bussing, maintenance, and cleanliness in Concessions common areas and food courts at PDX.
- Shares responsibility for inspecting and maintaining leased concession spaces, storage rooms, service corridors, and other back\-of\-house areas to ensure operational readiness and compliance.
- Supports the Vendor Access Program, including the security contract, vendor parking, TSA\-required delivery inspections, and operations of the Central Receiving/Distribution Center (CRDC).
- Assists with specialized Waste Management and Minimization initiatives, including bi\-annual clean\-ups, food composting, waste oil and grease programs, grease trap maintenance, and waste area oversight
- Administers and manages marketing, promotional collateral, event execution and other tenant support.
- Supports all promotional installations and manages Concessions storage facilities, including inventory of all associated materials.
- Provides monthly management meeting preparation, and coordinates job fairs.
- Administers the concessions street pricing compliance reporting.
- Conducts periodic and annual price comparison.
- Research tenant requests for pricing and comparable facility revisions. Drafts letters and reports to tenants regarding the research findings.
- Supports initiatives, including the Mystery Shopper/Diner program, the Associate of the Month program, and ongoing property inspections.
- Prepares and delivers monthly program reports at Manager Meetings and conducts daily monitoring of Concessions common areas, storefronts, and marketing materials.
- Identifies and addresses issues directly with concessionaires or relevant Port staff and contractors to ensure standards are consistently met.
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- A minimum qualification evaluation of education, training, and experience of submitted application packets will take place by Human Resources the week of April 27, 2026\.
- A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an evaluation of experience and training taken from your employment application materials.
- Our goal is to schedule virtual first round of interviews with candidates who successfully passed the SME evaluation on May 4, 2026\. Panel Interviews will be held May 12, 2026\.
The Port of Portland is hiring a Concessions Specialist.
We are seeking a highly organized individual who would be responsible for the monitoring and administration of concessions support programs ensuring that lease agreement terms are appropriately executed and supervised on behalf of the Port.
Work will be performed in both an office and in the field work environment as determined by business need, and some regular, in office time will be required. General office environment with meetings and on\-going inspections of various tenant facilities as well as Waste Management, Receiving, Storage and other field conditions outside the office.
Working Hours: 6:00 am\- 3:00 pm Monday\-Friday.
You may be required to work beyond normal working hours and for extended periods, to support program as needed and during incidents and emergencies.
From the hiring manager: “As a Concessions Assistant with the Port of Portland, you’ll support the behind\-the\-scenes work that helps PDX deliver a smooth, consistent experience for travelers and concession partners. This role is part of the Port’s core team—not a vendor—so your focus is on coordination, quality, and keeping airport operations moving. You’ll work with people who take pride in doing things well and supporting one another. The pace is steady, the work is varied, and you’ll see the direct impact of what you do every day. And because you’re part of the Port, you’ll have access to professional development and clear pathways to grow into other roles across the organization. If you’re looking for meaningful work in a place that values reliability, teamwork, and public service.”
Essential Job Duties
Management Support:
Concessions Marketing
Compliance Reporting
Quality Assurance Program Support
Minimum Qualifications
* (Required) 2\+ years of experience in projects that require solid knowledge of multiple disciplines such as Maintenance, Aviation Tenant Operations, Airport Operations, Merchandising, Event Planning and Execution, Environmental and Safety.
+ Or equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience.
* (Preferred) AA degree inBusiness, Marketing, Real Estate or equivalent field.
Licenses and/or Certifications:
* (Preferred) Valid driver’s license.
* (Preferred) Airport and/or shopping center accreditation.
Demonstrated Skills \& Abilities:
* Advanced \- Plan, organize, and schedule all phases of production to achieve quality products on schedule and within budget.
* Advanced \- Ability to work through frequent interruptions and within ambiguity.
* Advanced \- Reading and understanding contract language.
* Advanced \- Customer Service.
* Advanced\- Review and apply terms in contracts.
* Advanced \- Concessions operations support programs and functions.
* Advanced \- Port policies and ordinances.
* Intermediate\- Data entry and reporting.
* Intermediate \- Creation, use, and modification of spreadsheets for data analysis.
* Intermediate \- Collaboration with peers and team members.
* Intermediate \- Microsoft Suite.
* Intermediate \- Excel applications.
* Intermediate \- Interpret construction drawings and plans.
* Intermediate \- Landside and Airside Operations.
Supplemental and Selection Information
SELECTION PROCESS (tentative schedule):
About us:
At the Port of Portland, we use everything we have – our three airports, three working marine terminals, six business parks, and all the resources, expertise, and experience behind them – to move with purpose, connecting people with powerful opportunities and creating value for our region. We know that every person we hire, business we work with, contract we sign and decision we make is a chance to make someone’s life better. And we’ll use our power and influence to unlock new opportunities and ensure more people share in our region’s success. With YOUR help – together with our partners, customers, and community – we’ll help drive meaningful change!
Do you have questions about this job?
Contact us: careers@portofportland.com
Safety: The Port promotes safety as a Core value and we seek to eliminate harm through a culture of active prevention, curiosity, evaluation, and action. We comply with safety and health policies and procedures and consistently look for improvements that support operational excellence.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Port of Portland is dedicated to maintaining and improving a work environment, which extends equal opportunity to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation. Employment decisions shall be made in such a manner as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity and to comply with state, federal and local laws. We affirm through this policy statement our continuing commitment to the principles of nondiscrimination.
Veterans Preference: Under Oregon law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans’ preference when applying for Port of Portland positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veteran’s preference for this job, please provide the qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.
Background Checks and Drug Testing: The Port of Portland will conduct background checks and/or drug tests for positions where such tests are required by regulation and for other safety\-sensitive positions.
ADA Accommodation: Accommodations will be considered for applicants or candidates with a qualifying disability that prevents them from participating in this process. Accommodations will be made where the Port can reasonably do so without imposing an undue hardship on the business or compromising the integrity of the recruitment process. An applicant with any disability who believes that they need an accommodation should contact Human Resources: call 503\-415\-6690 or email careers@portofportland.com.
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At the Port of Portland, we strive to offer a holistic and comprehensive benefits package for employees and their families. We care about your health by offering highly\-subsidized healthcare plans that include alternative care. We look out for you and for family by paying for life and accidental death \& dismemberment (AD\&D) insurance, short\-term and long\-term disability coverage. We participate in the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement program. We provide access to additional coverage and benefits including pre\-tax spending accounts, voluntary term life insurance, a deferred compensation plan, and critical illness and accident insurance policies.
We go above and beyond by offering an award\-winning wellness program for all employees to engage in. Employees can tend to their physical and mental health, earn rewards, and create community. Our employee assistance program supports the Port’s commitment to emotional and mental well\-being by providing mental health services, discounts on local gyms, and pet insurance for companions.
Our commitment to work\-life balance ensures you have time to spend with loved ones and do the things you enjoy. We offer generous vacation time that accrues with length of service, sick leave that never expires and can be used for dependent care, health maintenance and mental health, and 8 weeks of paid parental leave – all in addition to 10 paid holidays. As an added bonus – because we know employees use their time off differently – once a year we give employees the opportunity to convert sick leave to personal leave, and to convert vacation leave to either cash, a retirement plan contribution, or a contribution to a Health Savings Account.
Please note: Some benefits vary by job type/group, so please be sure to review your comprehensive benefit guide and/or collective bargaining agreement upon hire to confirm what is available to you.
Employer
Port of Portland
Address
7200 NE Airport Way
Portland, Oregon, 97218
Website
https://www.portofportland.com/Careers