2025 PSB Summer Internship Program: Process/Project Management

King County Sheriff's Office; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative internship opportunity awaits at a leading government office, where you will gain invaluable insights into the budget process and project management. As a Process/Project Management Intern, you'll collaborate with a dedicated team, interact with county leadership, and contribute to meaningful projects that impact the community. This role offers a unique chance to enhance your skills in a supportive environment, where diversity and inclusion are prioritized. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence and equity, and make a difference in the lives of residents while building your professional network.

Benefits

Flexible workplace

Networking opportunities

Training and learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree or certification in a relevant field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the budget process and updating standard work.
• Develop customer satisfaction surveys and analyze results.

Skills

Project Management

Process Management

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Certification from a Higher Education Institution

Tools

Excel

Job description

The King County Executive's Office of Performance, Strategy, and Budget (PSB) is hiring interns to work with several different teams within the office as part of the 2025 PSB Summer Internship Program. Interns will gain a firsthand understanding of the workings of government, 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. Depending on the assignment, interns may interact with a wide variety of people including staff, elected officials, community members, or program participants. Interns will have the opportunity to be part of a high-performing team and take advantage of County training and learning opportunities. Opportunities to engage as an intern cohort, network and connect with leaders across the organization, and participate in outings to various County operations add to the intern experience at PSB.

Please note that each internship is posted individually.

ABOUT KING COUNTY:

As the only county in the United States named after Martin Luther King Jr, King County is a community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the artistic and social traditions of many cultures. Together, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. We continue to build on an enduring legacy of shared values of equity and social justice, employee engagement, innovative thinking and continuous improvement. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda aimed at advancing regional change and is developing the systems and standards necessary to achieve better outcomes for all of our residents, regardless of their race or income. These qualities make King County one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

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, 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 with predominantly remote work and frequent opportunities for collaboration and celebration. For additional information please visit our website: www.kingcounty.gov/exec/PSB.

Process/Project Management Intern

PSB is seeking a curious, goal-driven undergraduate student who enjoys working behind the scenes and helping others find the time and the tools to do their best work. Working directly with King County’s budget process manager, you will gain experience in managing a complex process/project across a team of twenty individuals. There will also be opportunities to attend budget decision-making meetings with county leadership. This is an excellent entry opportunity to learn more about a key process integral to any public, non-profit, or private organization: budgets.

With the guidance of a mentor, the intern will perform the following duties:

• Learn about the King County budget process and assist in updating and documenting standard work related to it.
• Assist in managing the budget process by developing relationships with multiple team members and connecting with them to produce weekly project updates.
• Use visual management (dashboards) to monitor the budget process. Work with budget process manager to identify barriers and risks to process and co-create strategies to reduce or remove them.
• Develop a customer satisfaction survey, analyze results, and produce a report.
• Assist with other tasks as they arise and time/capacity allows.

Minimum Requirements:

• Pursuing an associate, bachelor's, or certification from a higher education institution.
• Interested in project management and/or process management.
• Comfortable working with numbers and data.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Curious, goal-driven, and enjoys problem-solving.
• Excel familiarity a plus.

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