PSB Summer Intern - Continuous Improvement Communications
- Summary
The King County Executive's Office of Performance, Strategy, and Budget (PSB) is hiring three (3) summer interns to work with several different teams within the office.
Interns will gain a firsthand understanding of the branches of government and how they interact with each other, get an overview of how projects, policies, and legislation are created and implemented, understand why civic engagement matters, and build an appreciation for the importance of public service in its many forms from elected officials, to staff, to stakeholders, to clients, and the economy/environment. Please note that each internship is posted individually.
ABOUT THE OFFICE
The Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget (PSB) is in the Executive department of King County government. It serves as a resource to the County's departments and agencies in developing and implementing budgets, strategic plans, business plans, financial plans, visual management tools, continuous improvement processes, and performance metrics. It is also responsible for regional planning and implementation of Lean process improvement. PSB is committed to becoming an inclusive, collegial, and open organization that models the County's values. PSB employees enjoy a flexible workplace, a lunchroom that often features home-cooked snacks, and frequent opportunities for collaboration and celebration. For additional information please visit our website: www.kingcounty.gov/exec/PSB.
INTERNSHIP TWO
We are looking for a creative and curious Communications Intern to join King County's Executive Department. In this role, you will assist the internal communications team by developing and editing content for projects or programs deployed countywide. This may include interviewing employees, developing talking points, compiling fact sheets, and creating presentations for county leaders. You will work closely with communication managers across the organization as well as staff from the Career and Culture Division of the Human Resources Department.- Job Duties
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Creative and engaging storyteller
- Demonstrates attention to detail
- Ability to work independently as well as with a team
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple and shifting priorities
- Experience with Microsoft Office 365
- Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
- Education Level: Some undergraduate college course work completed
- Demonstrated work ethic, ability to get things done, and independent time management skills
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relations with diverse peoples and peoples from different backgrounds and across different sectors.
- Flexibility and the ability to adapt to new situations while working in a multi-faceted and sometimes ambiguous environment
- Can remain neutral on issues where there are competing political agendas and use tact, discretion and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive issues and concerned individuals
- Analytical and research skills and the ability to learn new technologies and processes
- A commitment to supporting the objectives and goals of King County’s Equity and Social Justice Plan; and the county’s True North vision and values.
- Supplemental Information
Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
WORK SCHEDULE FOR ALL INTERNSHIPS: The work schedule will be Monday-Friday. The workweek will consist of a minimum of 20 to a maximum of 40 hours (see each internship description for specific hours). These internships will last from early June to mid-August, although the position may begin later or end later depending on project and scheduling needs.
At this time, all internships will be virtual via online tools such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
FORMS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED: Application and supplemental questions available at http://www.kingcounty.gov/jobs , attach a resume, cover letter and writing sample to the on-line application in the Resume Attachment section. Please fully complete the online application.
CONTACT: If you have additional questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Seth Watson at seth.watson@kingcounty.gov.
SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants meeting qualifications will be screened based upon clarity, completeness, content, grammar and punctuation of their application materials. Selection process also includes submission of writing/work sample, interview and reference checks.
Priority will be given to candidates who come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds that have historically lacked equitable access to education, employment, and professional development opportunities[WS1] .
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Valid Driver's License or the ability to travel throughout King County in a timely manner may be required and will be discussed with the supervisor if so.
This position is not eligible for King County leave, holiday, insured, or other benefits. Please contact the recruiter on the posting for any additional questions regarding associated benefits.
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01Please share how your personal narrative/lived experience has shaped your commitment to creating equity and opportunity through public service in government.02I have submitted a fully complete online application and attached a resume/CV and letter of interest.
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