Environmental Intern

4 weeks ago

Seattle, Washington, United States King County Full time
Summary

The Solid Waste Division (SWD), Recycling and Environmental Services Section (RES) is recruiting for two dynamic Environmental Interns.

The Solid Waste Division (SWD) manages a range of programs targeting residents, businesses, local governments, and schools, covering waste reduction, recycling, moderate risk wastes, waste stream compliance & enforcement, green building, construction & demolition, equity & social justice, climate initiatives, and sustainability.

These internships will support program planning, implementation, communications, research, and various tasks in the above mentioned programmatic areas.

We are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic and have a sincere interest in working for the Solid Waste Division and the program services it provides.


About this Role:


Interns will support program planning, implementation, communications, research, and various tasks covering waste reduction, recycling, moderate risk wastes, green building, construction & demolition, equity & social justice, climate initiatives, and sustainability.

Examples of projects that the interns can expect to be involved in include assisting internal and external communications, developing outreach tools to support waste prevention and recycling education programs, assisting with integrating equity and social justice practices in county operations and program development, implementation efforts around sustainability and climate response related efforts.

This is a paid internship. Student interns are not eligible for benefits but do receive a free transit (ORCA) pass. Generally, student interns begin at Step 1 of their pay range.

Pay rates above Step 1 may be offered in certain circumstances based on the intern's program of study, experience, and class standing.

This position performs work remotely and onsite.

Potential for student learning in this internship:


The intern will use skills in communication, collaboration, research, project development and implementation, and will become familiar with the structure and organization of the King County government.

The intern will improve project management skills.

The intern will improve understanding of waste prevention/recycling programs, communications, policy, product stewardship, green building, hazardous waste management, and waste stream compliance and enforcement.

The intern will gain expertise in working on project teams.

The intern will learn how to apply a racial equity lens to projects, programs, policies, procedures, hiring and retention practices, etc.

The intern will learn to design and apply culturally and audience-appropriate outreach and education strategies.

About the Team:
The Recycling and Environmental Services Section is the lead for the division's recycling programs.

Some of the notable programs include RE+, communications, green building, construction and demolition material diversion, hazardous waste management and the Wastemobile, product stewardship, policy, resource recovery, junk vehicle, and special waste programs.

The section also has outreach programs designed to educate the public on proper recycling methods and help the county reach the desired 70 percent recycling rate.

Some of the most successful outreach programs are Guilt Free KC, Green Schools, Food:
Too Good to Waste, and Recycle More/Recicla Mas

Opportunity to Learn More:
We invite you to join an MS Teams Meeting Open House to learn more about this position.

A current supervisor from the RES section will be available to describe the work culture and job duties and there will be an opportunity for participants to ask questions.

We will hold this event on Thursday, May 30 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. To participate in the meeting, Click here to join the Open House. To join by audio-only, please dial and use the Meeting ID: # Commitment to Equity Racial and

Social Justice:
King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As an Environmental Intern, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work.

Learn more about our commitment at Apply now for a rewarding career at the Solid Waste Division of the King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks.

Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities.

Job Duties

What You Will De Doing:

Under direct supervision, the student will:
Assist with developing outreach tools to support waste prevention and recycling education programs including school and general outreach programs.

Conduct research related to audience attitudes, beliefs and barriers to sustainable behaviors associated with hazardous waste, recycling and environmental services programs.

Assist with product stewardship and policy programs.
Assist with other recycling and environmental services projects, as needed.
Assist and contribute to process improvement efforts.
Assist with external communications including social media and marketing campaigns.
Assist with internal communications including copywriting and coordinating newsletters.
Assist with visual communications including creating or supporting graphic design, photography, videography, and data visualization.
Assist with developing resources and examples for green building and sustainable development practices.
Assist with integrating equity and social justice practices in county operations and program development.
Assist with implementation efforts around sustainability and climate response-related efforts.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring:
Experience using communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience using written, analytical, and organizational skills.

Experience working with, or basic knowledge of, or willingness to learn about King County residents who speak languages other than English.

Working knowledge of software products used in an office environment, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook.
Self-motivated, flexible and able to work independently.
Enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program at an accredited university.

Competencies You Bring:
Collaboration - Skilled in building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Situational Adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
Action-oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Self-Development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
Balances Stakeholders - Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

Remote and Onsite Work Details:
Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite reporting requirements typically monthly. The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly. Onsite reporting locations may be at various King County worksites including the collaboration space at King Street Center (201 S.

Jackson St, Seattle, WA This work arrangement promotes work-life balance and reduces carbon footprint under the department's vision of Green Where We Work.


Remote Work Location Requirement:

Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance of King County worksites to meet onsite reporting requirements.


Work Schedule:

Interns work up to 10 to 20 hours/week during the school year and 40-hours/week during the summer with maximum hours limited to 900 hours per year.

The working hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. We are flexible about student working hours and will make every effort to accommodate student schedules.

Application and Selection Process:
We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives, and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness, and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.

A complete application is required. To apply, submit a Complete Application and cover letter. A Resume is highly recommended but is optional. Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Susan Ng at Discover More About DNRP:

Visit our website, explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments, and check us out on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Keeping King County Green News.

Sign up for Job Alerts to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest. Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence.

Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity.

Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards.

We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native Americans and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

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.

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