The Veterans Fellowship Program typically hires two times per year, March/April & September/October.
Why join the Port of Seattle as a Veteran Fellow?
The Port of Seattle’s Veterans Fellowship Program assists veterans in transition from active duty to the civilian work environment. Backed by the dedication and work ethic reflective of your service in the armed forces, the six-month fellowship is designed to give you the exposure, experience, knowledge and skills necessary to successfully integrate into a civilian workplace and to be competitive in the civilian job market.
What awaits your experience at the Port?
While gaining invaluable on-the-job experience and training during your fellowship with the Port of Seattle, you receive individualized career assistance through:
• Exposure to the civilian work environment and to corporate business practices
• Identification of your transferable skills
• Resume writing guidance and interviewing practice
• Networking opportunities with other organizations and civilian employees
As a fellow you will receive appropriate compensation for your work. Basic health care benefits are also provided for you and your dependents.
Gain civilian career skills:
Following a six-month fellowship, you may have greater:
• Awareness of critical, core skills necessary in civilian employment
• Increased self-awareness of your skills and aptitudes and how to utilize them for future success
• Understanding of the differences between military and civilian work environments
• Direction for future career options
Qualifications
Qualified Veteran Fellows:
- 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 prior to beginning in the program
- Within twenty-four (24) months of discharge to apply unless you have not worked full-time for a civilian employer since discharge, or
- Have been a full-time student in a degree or certification program since discharge
Application Requirements
Fill out the online application via this link when accepting applications. If no open positions are available, please check back at a later time. When positions are open, please provide:
- Resume: Upload your prepared resume
- Cover Letter (optional): Upload your prepared cover letter
- Copy of your DD-214 (either version) or separation orders if still active
How to Apply
The Port of Seattle accepts applications online for program typically in March/April and September/October each year. To check out available opportunities, please browse our Current Opportunities. Any questions or concerns can be directed to [email protected]
