Civic Engagement Intern

Mission Statement

"We conduct accessible, secure, and accurate elections." — King County Elections Mission Statement

The Department of Elections at King County is committed to civic engagement and voter education to increase voter participation and eliminate barriers to voting. We work year‑round to be the leader in providing inclusive elections. The Elections Outreach team is responsible for engaging with, educating, and registering all our communities of voters and future voters. The Civic Education Interns will be involved in reaching out to high schools in King County, with a special focus on South King County during the 2026/2027 academic year.

• Work across teams to develop and implement a civic education program.
• Outreach to young voters, specifically within high schools in King County.
• Present civic education materials and engage with voters and future voters.
• Learn and communicate knowledge about King County's elections process.
• Create civic engagement and election education content.
• Conduct outreach with high school students.
• Other administrative tasks performed as necessary.

• Public speaking and professional written communications.
• Working in both office and field environments.
• Independent professional work and time management.
• Working with diverse peers in small groups.

• Commit at least one weekday during high school operational hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 am–3:30 pm).
• Be enrolled in college or a high school student in a Running Start Program.
• Have reliable transportation.
• Be at least 16 years old when the program begins on August 6.
• Passion for civic education and increasing voter participation.
• Experience in presenting complex information in plain, accessible language.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Current and valid identification and proof of eligibility for employment in the U.S.

• Intern 1 (High School Student Intern) – Compensation: $20.99–$26.60
• Intern 2 (Undergraduate Student Intern) – Compensation Range: $22.01–$27.90

• Visit various high school campuses in King County, mainly South King County. Interns will be required to come to the King County Election Headquarters (919 SW Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057).
• Travel to work locations throughout King County with limited or no public transportation services is required. A valid Washington State Driver's License is required to operate King County vehicles.

• Start Date:
  
  Thursday, August 6, 2026, with Orientation, Office Tour, and Training.
• Part‑time (up to 5 hours per week) with flexible hours after orientation through May 28, 2027. Hours may include some in‑office and remote work.
• Commit to the duration of the assignment and be able to travel at least one day per week for presentations and trainings throughout South King County.

This position is not benefits eligible; however, interns will be eligible to receive a regional bus pass during their assignment.

This position is not represented.

• Resume
• Cover Letter that explains experience and answers the following questions:
• Why are you interested in this internship? (200 words max)
• In your opinion, what excites young (or future) voters about participating in the voting process? (200 words max)
• How have you engaged with your community? (If you are new to community engagement) How do you hope to engage with your community? (200 words max)
• Tell us a little bit about your plans for the next academic year.
• Must attend an in‑person interview scheduled for the week of July 13, 2026. If selected, present a five‑minute PowerPoint presentation on an assigned topic.

For questions about the internship program, contact program leads: KC Jung (Kyung.

Jung) or Said Shekuna (sshekuna). For application assistance or accommodations, contact King County Elections HR Analyst Jeremy Rivera (jeremy.rivera).

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.