Legislative Intern - District 3
About The Position
The Office of King County Councilmember Sarah Perry is seeking a passionate Legislative Intern. This is an opportunity to gain experience in local government while working alongside King County Councilmember Sarah Perry and the District 3 staff. Through this role, you will gain experience in legislative research, constituent outreach and response, policy research, preparation, and memo writing, preparing materials to communicate with District 3 residents, and attending events and meetings as needed with Councilmember Perry and staff. Councilmember Sarah Perry represents King County Council District 3, including 75,000 unincorporated residents, as well as residents in the cities and surrounding areas of Issaquah, Sammamish, Redmond, Woodinville, Bothell, Duvall, Carnation, Fall City, Preston, Snoqualmie, North Bend, Snoqualmie Pass, Stevens Pass, and Skykomish. The Metropolitan King County Council oversees the most populous county in Washington 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 public service, legislative policy work, and local government
- Excellent writing abilities (clear, professional, error-free writing) and verbal communication skills
- Analytical and research skills, especially in summarizing complex information
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills in working with both colleagues and the public
- Ability to complete work on a timeline while maintaining accuracy and quality
- Flexibility and positive attitude about working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to be flexible with changing demands
- Mature judgment and commitment to following all legislative ethics laws
- Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Prior political experience or political science background is not necessary
Responsibilities
- Assist the Chief of Staff in the daily operations and administrative tasks of the District 3 Team and the King County Council
- Attend committee hearings and legislative meetings
- Conduct legislative research and summarize issues into concise policy memos and recommendations
- Draft letters, resolutions, and talking points
- Correspond with constituents, lobbyists, and state agencies via phone, email, and meetings and build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
- Assist constituents and resolve issues by triaging constituent emails and phone calls to the appropriate team member or agency, while tracking the outcomes of inquiries and ensuring they reach their logical conclusion/resolution
- Assist in management, deliberation, and outreach for District 3 grant programs
- Participate in policy and community meetings and events alongside Councilmember Perry and District 3 staff as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
