District 3 Data & Communications Intern

This is an opportunity for you to be a part of an innovative team and get experience working in local government! As the District 3 Data and Communications Intern you will work with King County Councilmember Sarah Perry and the District 3 staff. You will gain experience in public opinion data analysis data-informed public interest communication and government relations by engaging in data preparation and public opinion data analysis presenting data in shareable formats preparing professional and high-quality materials for social media platforms assisting with newsletters emails and text communications and attending community events and meetings.

ABOUT KING COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 3

Councilmember Sarah Perry represents King County Council District 3 including 77000 unincorporated residents as well as residents in the cities and surrounding areas of Issaquah Sammamish Redmond Woodinville Bothell Duvall Carnation Preston Fall City Snoqualmie North Bend Snoqualmie Pass Stevens Pass and Skykomish.

ABOUT THE KING COUNTY COUNCIL

The Metropolitan King County Council oversees the 2nd largest government and the most populous county in WA 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 250000 people living in unincorporated areas of the County.

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

WHAT WILL YOU DO

• Prepare compile and sort hard-copy survey documents for data entry into online survey platform verifying and correcting data where necessary
• Review public opinion survey results and analyze the data using survey analysis methodologies
• Apply both quantitative methods and creativity to translate data into actionable insights by understanding data scopes and recognizing patterns
• Communicate findings to the team in a presentation and create shareable materials
• Work on a social media outreach plan and create social media posts for Councilmembers Facebook and Instagram using information and media as directed by the Councilmember and Communications Manager
• Support Communications Manager with drafting and sending the monthly newsletter regular constituent email communications and text message campaigns across District 3
• Create design and marketing materials for posts updates and mailers to be shared with community members
• Update and enhance district website to share our success stories and who we are to external and internal audiences
• Correspond with constituents and agencies via phone email and meetings and build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Attend outings in the community with Councilmember Perry and assist as needed gathering information and photos that can be used for communication materials
• Coordinate efforts to execute events in the community such as Town Halls and other community meetings

• College student recent graduate or candidate with comparable experience with a strong interest in data analysis communications and local politics and government
• Passion and expertise in data and an understanding of digital trends and technologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Well-developed knowledge of the English language to prepare clear concise professional and persuasive reports suitable for public consumption
• Ability to learn quickly ask questions and utilize new information to achieve successful completion of work on a timeline
• Highest standards of integrity ethics professionalism discretion and confidentiality
• Ability and willingness to work on multiple tasks and assignments while maintaining attention to detail and the ability to be flexible with changing demands
• Passion for communications and an understanding of digital trends and technologies including social media engagement
• Desire to build knowledge of local civic engagement and establish 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 Tuesdays and Wednesdays

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 2026. 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 and Community Engagement Manager Isabel Smith and will work closely with the rest of the team.

HOW TO APPLY: This position is open to all qualified candidates. Interested individuals should submit a complete online King County application. Applications must be received by Sunday November 30 @ 11:59 p.m. PSTfor consideration. If you have any questions or would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process email or call .

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.