Hybrid Data & Communications Intern: Public Insight

King-County,-W; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The King County Council District 3 Office is seeking a Data & Communications Intern to help compile and analyze the annual District 3 public opinion survey and translate findings into accessible visuals for the public. You will also assist with drafting, revising, and designing public-facing communications via social media, newsletters, and text campaigns, while supporting the Communications Manager.

This role is ideal for a college student or recent graduate seeking public-interest experience

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Data entry

Excel

Statistical basics

Communication

Time management

Education

College student or recent graduate

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

The King County Council District 3 Office is seeking a Data & Communications Intern to help compile and analyze the annual District 3 public opinion survey and translate findings into accessible visuals for the public. You will also assist with drafting, revising, and designing public-facing communications via social media, newsletters, and text campaigns, while supporting the Communications Manager.

This role is ideal for a college student or recent graduate seeking public-interest experience