2025 Graduate Intern - Training Program
2025 Graduate Intern - Training Program
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King Countys Finance and Business Operations Division Procurement & Payables section is seeking a Training Program Graduate Intern!
This position is expected to begin in May or June and will continue through the 2025/2026 academic year. Interns must be enrolled in a Graduate (Masters) program for the full duration of the internship and may be asked to provide proof of enrollment at any time. Typically interns work parttime 1020 hours per week) during the academic term and may work fulltime 40 hours per week) during the summer and school breaks.
King County Procurement & Payables is the centralized team that manages the sourcing purchasing and payment process for King County. The Procurement & Payables training program leverages instructorled virtual (live) training to build relationships and establish foundational policy and process knowledge while using ondemand training to deliver scalable selfpaced content that provides more detailed information about specific topics. The training program consists of live webinars for employees and suppliers ondemand eLearning and other education resources. We are embarking on a strategic initiative to transform our training program. To support this Procurement & Payables is seeking a graduate intern to update and enhance existing digital learning materials including elearning modules video tutorials and job aides as well as support the design and development of new content. This requires coursework including the following topics: learning theory instructional strategies multimedia development and assessment and evaluation.
Internship Learning Objectives:
- Develop storyboards mapping the flow of each course module or learning experience
- Design interactive and engaging learning modules using multimedia elements
- Create update and enhance digital learning materials including elearning modules video tutorials and job aides.
- Use the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) to ensure training content meets Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) digital accessibility requirements.
- Work with subject matter experts and other stakeholders to enrich course content.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in graduate school forLearning Sciences & Human Development Adult Education and Instructional Design Learning Experience Design and Technologyor another related program;
- Understanding of adult learning theory and instructional design models (ADDIE Kirkpatrick Gagne SAM)
- Experience with video production/editing (e.g. screen capture software demo/tutorial)
- Proficiency in design software (e.g. Adobe Captivate Camtasia)
- Ability to use the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) to ensure training content meets Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) digital accessibility requirements.
- Project management and organizational skills
- Have an interest in and understanding of public sector and are responsible in a professional environment;
- Strong communication interpersonal writing and customer service skills;
- Intermediate level of technology proficiency using MS Office Productivity tools in your daily work;
- Ability to manage your time and adapt to changing priorities work on multiple priorities and projects simultaneously meet quick deadlines and produce timely and quality work products;
- Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
We would love it if you had:
- Experience in technical writing (e.g. developing job aides).
- Familiarity with learning management systems.
- Experience collaborating with crossfunctional teams.
- Experience with LEAN processes and principles.
- Experience with SharePoint MS Teams and other collaborative online tools.
The Procurement & Payables Section is part of the larger Finance and Business Operations Division portfolio of countywide services. FBODs vision Count on Us reflects the divisions deepseated commitment to customer success equity employee engagement resource stewardship and operational excellence. If these values align with your own please apply and join FBOD for a rewarding internship!
Position Information:
- Work Site Details:The work associated with this position will primarily be hybrid. FBOD employees are currently required to work two assigned days a week in the Seattle office. In office requirements may change as required by King County business needs.
- Location Requirement:Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
- Work Schedule:During the academic term the work week will consist of 1020 hours.During summer and other school breaks the work week will consist of 40 hours. This position is NonExempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and therefore is overtime eligible. Employees are paid on a biweekly schedule every other Thursday.
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop. When working remotely employees must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours and follow FBODs Hybrid and Remote Guidelines including oncamera participation during virtual video meetings.King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely.
The Application/Selection Process:
- A completed King County Application is required.
- A Cover Letter is recommended.
- A current Resume is recommended.
The selection process typically consists of a phone screen video interview and reference checking. For some positions the process may also include skill testing writing samples or additional interviews. Candidates will be updated on the status of their application via the email address used to apply.
Note: Online applications are preferred. However if you cannot apply online go to www.kingcounty/jobs for other options.
If you have any questions or concerns while applying please contact:
Lisa Manasan RecruiterSupplemental Information
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To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
