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Employee Experience Evaluation Intern

Public Health – Seattle & King County is seeking an Intern III Graduate Intern (Employee Experience Evaluation Intern) passionate about building evaluation frameworks that measure both quantitative and qualitative data for an organizational culture change effort focused on leadership skills building, coaching, conflict resolution, and workforce wellbeing. The department has embarked on a culture change process laying the groundwork for a thriving workplace where employees, practices, and systems prioritize workforce wellbeing and belonging. To achieve this, we are re-creating systems and changing behavior. Work with employee engagement and public health leaders to help us measure our culture change efforts. This internship is anticipated to last up to 7 months and with an expected start date in October 2025.

Learning Objectives

Co-design an evaluation framework that identifies reliable measures for systems and behavior change.
Work collaboratively with wellbeing and engagement leaders throughout the department to implement change assessments.
Create templates for data tools and reports.

Note: This posting will create a list of qualified candidates that may be considered for selection of additional vacancies of the same position type over the next 6 months.

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 emergency planning and public outreach efforts.

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. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.

To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx

Commitment to wellbeing

At Public Health – Seattle & King County, we aim to center our work on our employees, recognizing that they are not only dedicated professionals but also members of the communities we serve. Our Wellbeing program fosters a workplace where people feel happy, healthy, and connected, ensuring that employees can contribute meaningfully while maintaining energy for life beyond work. We strive to create a culture of belonging, positive relationships, and continuous learning—one that encourages creativity, reflection, and innovation. By prioritizing wellbeing, our employees thrive both professionally and within their communities.

Work Schedule The student will work an average of 16 hours per week (flexibility on this if needed). This position is non-exempt and subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act. The work schedule will work around student class schedules, with student coming in or working remote. Working hours are 16 hours per week. This internship is anticipated to last up to 7 months and with an expected start date in October 2025.

Work Location: The work performed in this position will take place primarily at King County Chinook Building, located at 401 5th Ave, Suite 1047, Seattle, WA 98104 and remotely.

The work associated with this position is currently being performed through telework, complemented with onsite work and meetings as needed. Frequency of onsite work will vary based on business and operational needs. Employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

Job Duties

Research effective evaluation methods and tools for organizational culture change.
Create measurements for wellbeing and other employee experience outcomes.
Collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data.
Author final report and presentation of report.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the following (Minimum):

Enrolled in a graduate program full time and will continue through the full internship.
Pursing experience/education in Public Health, evaluation, social sciences or a related field.
Ability to document and catalog research findings.
Ability to work effectively on a team.
Excellent communications in writing and verbally.
Demonstrated reliability in attendance and producing work products.

Supplemental Information

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 American 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.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Who May Apply

This position is open to all applicants enrolled full time in a graduate school program.

Application Process

The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
Cover Letter (Expressing interest in the position)

Please note: attachments will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process if not outlined as a required application material as outlined above.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

Necessary Special Requirements

The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.
For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring. For tips on interviewing, please visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/audience/employees/learning-and-development/Interview_Tips.ashx?la=en.
Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools; therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department.
If you need a disability accommodation in the application or testing process, please call the contact number listed on the job announcement.

Union Membership

This position is not represented.