Summary

The King County Executive Office’s Civil Rights Program is hiring a Civil Rights Intern. This could be an Undergraduate or Graduate Intern

The Civil Rights Intern will learn the fundamentals of Human and Civil Rights by supporting the Executive Officer’s Compliance Unit, the Civil Rights Program, and the Human and Civil Rights Commission. The intern will gain exposure to how the County functions, delivers services, and transforms community and employee ideas into policy changes, programs, and services.

The role includes conducting research, supporting the development of the Office of Civil Rights’ annual report, and assisting with related projects. This intern will gain a firsthand understanding of the workings of government, get an overview of how projects, policies, and legislation are created and implemented, understand why civic engagement matters, and build an appreciation for the importance of public service. Depending on the assignment, interns may interact with a wide variety of people including staff, elected officials, community members, or program participants.

Interns will have the opportunity to be part of a high-performing team and take advantage of County training and learning opportunities. Opportunities to engage as an intern cohort, network and connect with leaders across the organization, and participate in outings to various County operations add to the intern experience on the Executive Office of Civil Rights Team.

Commitment to Equity and Social Justice
Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our work.

We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups.

About the Office Under Executive Zahilay’s leadership, we are building an adaptable, mission driven team. A team that will put people in community, prioritize outcome over optics, build coalitions that drive progress, align resources with needs, solve problems with a ‘yes, and’ mindset, and seek and use feedback to grow. These elements will ensure King County is a high performing government that is urgently and transparently delivering services that center those most impacted and improve the lives of residents.

Job Duties

• Experience or interest in program development, strategic planning, and results-based evaluation methods, including culturally responsive approaches

• Willingness to learn or familiarity with change management principles, records management, and adapting to evolving structures and technologies

• Conduct research and gather information in collaboration with various County teams and departments

• Draft templates, forms, processes, and workflows

• Prepare memos and other written materials to support projects and decision making

• Develop surveys and collect, organize, and analyze data

• Submit order requests in support of team needs (e.g., retreats)

• Work on multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines in a fast-paced, matrixed environment

• Produce presentations and marketing materials in collaboration with team members

• Provide staffing support to Human and Civil Rights Commission meetings

• Be present at events, conduct community outreach activities, and coordinate event preparation on behalf of the team

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• This position is open to Current undergraduate or graduate students.

• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to new situations while working in a multi-faceted and sometimes ambiguous environment.

• Demonstrated work ethic, ability to get things done, and independent time management skills.

• Experience with Microsoft Office 365.

Preferred

• Familiarity with case management systems.

• Experience with data analysis, data entry, or information management

• Familiarity with legislative processes, public administration, or policy research

• Experience creating presentations, reports, templates, or visual materials

Supplemental Information

Work in this role will be performed in a combination of in-person and hybrid work.

The King County Executive Office’s Civil Rights Program is hiring a Civil Rights Intern. This could be an Undergraduate or Graduate Intern. The Civil Rights Intern will learn the fundamentals of Human and Civil Rights by supporting the Executive Officer’s Compliance Unit, the Civil Rights Program, and the Human and Civil Rights Commission. The intern will gain exposure to how the County functions, delivers services, and transforms community and employee ideas into policy changes, programs, and services. The role includes conducting research, supporting the development of the Office of Civil Rights’ annual report, and assisting with related projects. This intern will gain a firsthand understanding of the workings of government, get an overview of how projects, policies, and legislation are created and implemented, understand why civic engagement matters, and build an appreciation for the importance of public service. Depending on the assignment, interns may interact with a wide variety of people including staff, elected officials, community members, or program participants. Interns will have the opportunity to be part of a high-performing team and take advantage of County training and learning opportunities. Opportunities to engage as an intern cohort, network and connect with leaders across the organization, and participate in outings to various County operations add to the intern experience on the Executive Office of Civil Rights Team. Commitment to Equity and Social Justice. Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures. The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our work. We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. About the Office Under Executive Zahilay’s leadership, we are building an adaptable, mission driven team. A team that will put people in community, prioritize outcome over optics, build coalitions that drive progress, align resources with needs, solve problems with a ‘yes, and’ mindset, and seek and use feedback to grow. These elements will ensure King County is a high performing government that is urgently and transparently delivering services that center those most impacted and improve the lives of residents. Job Duties Experience or interest in program development, strategic planning, and results-based evaluation methods, including culturally responsive approaches. Willingness to learn or familiarity with change management principles, records management, and adapting to evolving structures and technologies. Conduct research and gather information in collaboration with various County teams and departments. Draft templates, forms, processes, and workflows. Prepare memos and other written materials to support projects and decision making. Develop surveys and collect, organize, and analyze data. Submit order requests in support of team needs (e.g., retreats)Work on multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. Produce presentations and marketing materials in collaboration with team members. Provide staffing support to Human and Civil Rights Commission meetings. Be present at events, conduct community outreach activities, and coordinate event preparation on behalf of the team Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills This position is open to Current undergraduate or graduate students. Flexibility and the ability to adapt to new situations while working in a multi-faceted and sometimes ambiguous environment. Demonstrated work ethic, ability to get things done, and independent time management skills. Experience with Microsoft Office 365. Preferred. Familiarity with case management systems. Experience with data analysis, data entry, or information management. Familiarity with legislative processes, public administration, or policy research. Experience creating presentations, reports, templates, or visual materials

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