Data & Communications Intern - District 3

King County, WA; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Flexible scheduling

Telecommuting options

Job summary

Office of King County Councilmember Sarah Perry is seeking a Data & Communications Intern to support data transcription, cleaning, and basic analysis using Excel, turning results into accessible visuals for the public.

You will also draft and design public-facing communications via social media, newsletters, and text, while assisting the Communications Manager and attending community events with the Councilmember.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge in survey methodology and statistical analysis.
• Experience with accurate data entry and transcription.
• Familiarity with Excel formulas and data cleaning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; understands audience.
• Availability to work 12-15 hours/week with a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, compile, and sort hard-copy survey documents for data entry into online survey platform, verifying and correcting data where necessary.
• Analyze public opinion survey results using foundational statistical methodologies.
• Translate data insights into accessible, visual forms for public consumption.
• Create social media posts for Councilmember’s Facebook and Instagram using information and media as directed by the Communications Manager.
• Support Communications Manager with drafting and sending the monthly newsletter, constituent email communications, and text message campaigns.
• Create design and marketing materials for posts, updates, and mailers to be shared with community members.
• Attend meetings/events in the community with Councilmember Perry and staff, gathering information and photos that can be used for communication materials.

Skills

Survey methodology knowledge

Statistical analysis

Data entry

Excellent communication

Education

College student or recent graduate

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Summary

ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP The Office of King County Councilmember Sarah Perry is seeking a passionate Data & Communications Intern looking to grow their experience in data-informed public interest communication! As an intern, you will support the compilation and analysis of our annual District 3 public opinion survey. Data work will primarily involve data transcription and entry, data cleaning, basic descriptive analysis that can be completed in Excel, and most importantly, translating analysis into accessible visual insights for the public. Coding experience is not necessary to succeed in this role. You will also support the drafting, revision, and design of other public-facing communications via social media, email newsletter, and text.

About King County Council District 3

Councilmember Sarah Perry represents King County Council District 3, including 75,000 unincorporated residents, as well as residents in the cities and surrounding areas of Issaquah, Sammamish, Redmond, Woodinville, Bothell, Duvall, Carnation, Fall City, Preston, Snoqualmie, North Bend, Snoqualmie Pass, Stevens Pass, and Skykomish.

About The King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council oversees the most populous county in Washington State. With over 2.25 million residents, King County is the 13th largest county in the United States. King County provides an array of regional services, including public health, Metro transit, wastewater treatment, solid waste, community and human services, and criminal justice and is the local government for the roughly 250,000 people living in unincorporated areas of the County.

Job Duties

• Prepare, compile, and sort hard-copy survey documents for data entry into online survey platform, verifying and correcting data where necessary
• Analyze public opinion survey results using foundational statistical methodologies
• Translate data insights into accessible, visual forms for public consumption
• Create social media posts for Councilmember’s Facebook and Instagram using information and media as directed by the Communications Manager
• Support Communications Manager with drafting and sending the monthly newsletter, constituent email communications, and text message campaigns
• Create design and marketing materials for posts, updates, and mailers to be shared with community members
• Attend meetings/events in the community with Councilmember Perry and staff, gathering information and photos that can be used for communication materials

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• College student, recent graduate, or candidate with comparable experience
• Foundational knowledge in survey methodology and statistical analysis
• Experience with accurate and efficient data entry/transcription
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, particularly formulas and functions used for compiling, cleaning, and analyzing datasets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and understanding of audience
• Ability to complete work on a timeline while maintaining accuracy and quality
• Passion for and desire to build knowledge of local government and grow skills in public interest communications/public relations
• Availability to work a hybrid schedule of 12 to 15 hours/week, with a preference for in-office work on Mondays, Tuesdays, and/or Wednesdays

Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.

Supplemental Information

King County Council is committed to upholding and promoting equal opportunity in employment. We encourage people of all backgrounds, cultures and religions to apply, including veterans, people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, and people with disabilities. We believe a diverse workforce is a strong workforce.

This position is non-exempt from provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore overtime eligible.

This position is not represented.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

ANTICIPATED TIME COMMITMENT AND SUPERVISION

12 to 15 hours per week for 6 months, beginning in January 2027. Work will be done both in the office (King County Courthouse in Seattle) and remotely, along with attending events/meetings with the Councilmember. The intern will report directly to District 3 Communications & Community Engagement Manager, Isabel Smith, and will work closely with the rest of the team.

Application Materials Required

• A completed King County Application is required
• Cover Letter highlighting what makes you qualified for this position (PDF)
• Resume (PDF)
• List of three professional references, including email, phone number, and relationship to you
• NOTE: Failure to submit all required forms and materials may prohibit further consideration.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.