District 3 Data & Communications Intern

King County (WA)•Seattle, WA

41d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 77,000 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 250,000 people living in unincorporated areas of the County.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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 Councilmember's 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

Benefits

Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
Generous vacation and paid sick leave
Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
Flexible Spending Account
Wellness programs
Onsite activity centers
Employee Giving Program
Employee assistance programs
Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
Training and career development programs