Auditor's Office - Performance Audit Internship

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:

$16.30 - $30.00 Hourly

Department:

County Auditor

Job Type:

Intern

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

April 08, 2026

The Opportunity:

 Performance Audit Internship
College to County Intern 2026 - Multnomah County Auditor’s Office

Pay Rate: $24 per hour
Job Type: Temporary College Intern

Duration:  Summer 2026 - 12 weeks - Starting in June

Hours:   20 – 40 hours a week, including some occasional evening and weekend hours staffing events (360 hours total)

Telework: Eligible for a hybrid work schedule; a mix of office and telework

Physical Location:  501 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 601, Portland, OR 97214

Does This Position Require Driving a County Vehicle? If so, please explain why and frequency: No 

TriMet Passes are available if transportation to County facilities is required. 

Eligibility requirements and more details found on our College to County website.

What Does the County Auditor Do?

The Multnomah County Auditor is independently elected by voters countywide. Our office’s mission is to promote accountable and equitable county government. We independently examine county programs; receive and investigate reports of suspected fraud, waste, and abuse of position; and serve as an impartial resource to help people resolve issues with county programs. We find out how well the county government is working, recommend improvements, and report to the public on our work.

The Auditor’s responsibilities include:

• Conducting performance audits.

• Conducting special studies to improve government.

• Operating the Good Government Hotline to help catch and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse of position in county government.

• Responding to community member complaints about specific county government actions through our ombudsperson role.

Audit reports provide an independent, impartial assessment of the performance of government operations and financial affairs. Through our audits, we find out how well the county government is working, recommend improvements, and report to the public on our work. The Audit Intern will work closely with a team of auditors and engage with the entire Auditor’s Office team.

Internship Description:

The Auditor’s Office’s C2C intern (Assistant Performance Auditor) will work as part of an audit team throughout their experience. The intern will develop research and communications skills while working closely with the Auditor and her staff. In addition to learning about government program evaluation/auditing, the intern will have the opportunity to learn about other government career paths as they form contacts with staff across the county. The intern may also engage with auditors in other jurisdictions in Oregon and across the U.S.

Responsibilities include: 

• Conducting a research project: identifying, carefully reviewing, and preparing summary workpapers on legal requirements, best practices, and other recognized standards related to an audit of the county’s bridge system.

• Participating in audit interviews, meetings, and potential site visits.

• Collaborating with audit team members to determine audit steps.

• Presenting the results of your research to your audit team and the County Auditor.

Education and Experience Qualifications:

Required:

• Candidates should have completed or be enrolled in a college/university academic institution.

• Ability to act with integrity and adhere to high ethical standards.

• Strong research, writing, organization, and written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to confidently, comfortably, and respectfully talk with diverse audiences, representing the Auditor’s Office in public.

• Demonstrated ability, or a strong desire to learn to apply an equity or racial justice lens to your work.

• Ability to help foster a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and values.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google products.

• Ability to self-manage and perform directed tasks with independence.

Preferred

• Interest in transportation and its infrastructure, program evaluation, and/or performance auditing.

• Strong data analysis skills. 

 

In accordance with Oregon Law, Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume, cover letter and other application materials.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

Questions?

Recruiter:

Cole Whitehurst

Email:

[email protected]

Phone:

+1 (971) 2713709

Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Job Profile:

8007 - College Intern