2025 Graduate Intern - Project Management
2025 Graduate Intern - Project Management
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King Countys Finance and Business Operations Division Procurement & Payables (P&P) section is seeking a Project Management Office 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.
The Procurement and Payables Section is in the Executive department of King County government. It serves as a resource to the Countys departments and agencies in supporting the efficient sustainable and equitable sourcing of goods and services that help King County deliver vital public services that make the County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. It is also responsible for payment practices enhancing vendor experiences and driving innovations that meet the evolving needs of King County while ensuring the seamless delivery of services to residents.
Internship Learning Objectives:- Demonstrate and facilitate project management activities for P&P Initiatives and Annual Planning cycle.
- Engage and assist Business Teams in their implementation of the P&P Project Management Office processes and requirements.
- Support ongoing P&P project management and LEAN improvements.
- Analyze MS365 and App technology to identify opportunities in current project management practices.
- Maintain improve and design SharePoint pages as resources for P&P personnel Leads and Supervisors.
- Project Management support for P&P Leadership team.
- Currently enrolled in graduate school for Project Management Management and Leadership Organizational Leadership or another related program.
- Demonstrated work ethic ability to get things done and independent time management skills.
- Strong project management and organizational skills with attention to detail.
- SharePoint design experience.
- Experience with Microsoft Office 365 in particular Apps for collaboration and project management.
- Ability to manage multiple and shifting priorities.
- Have an interest in 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.
- Demonstrated completion of study in project management.
- Demonstrated completion and delivery of projects.
- Excellent verbal written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience with LEAN processes and principles.
- Experience with SharePoint MS Teams and other collaborative online tools.
TheProcurement & PayablesSection is part of the largerFinance 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.
The Application/Selection Process:- A completed King County Application is required.
- A Cover Letter is recommended.
- A current Resume is recommended.
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:
Liz Callahan Senior RecruiterSupplemental Information
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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
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Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
