Executive Department Internship

The City of Woodinville is comprised of 54 full-time employees whose work each day helps shape Woodinville’s community and future. Our employees play a vital role in supporting residents, businesses, and visitors through meaningful public service. The City offer’s a competitive compensation and benefits program designed to support employee well-being and professional growth. Learn more about the benefits at the City of Woodinville.

About the City

Woodinville, Washington is a premier tourist destination with a population of about 14,000, though the City will likely grow rapidly over the next five years or so. This growth is resulting in lots of exciting projects and programs. Located about 20 miles northeast of Seattle, Woodinville offers the benefits of a bustling urban area against the backdrop of the picturesque Sammamish River Valley. Woodinville is known for its tourism industries with over 130 wineries, breweries, and distilleries and numerous opportunities for outdoor activities.

The City of Woodinville Executive Department is seeking an enthusiastic summer intern that will have the opportunity to gain experience in city management, community engagement, intergovernmental relations, and other city functions. If you have a desire to contribute, a willingness to be challenged, and interest in local government, we have a perfect internship for you! 
 

The Executive Department intern is a paid part-time internship program designed for undergraduate, graduate, or advanced degree students who are interested in pursuing a career in public service, learning about local government processes, and/or applying academic knowledge and skills in a practical manner within various public service professions.  The intern will be supervised by the Assistant City Manager in the department.
 

City staff are dedicated to providing the selected intern with the tools and knowledge to successfully launch a career in local government.  As the Executive Department intern, you will have an opportunity to experience meaningful work, define your career goals, and develop new skills.
 

This position is designed to be flexible. The average hours per week will range between 20-30 hours. Specific job tasks and working hours may vary depending on a candidate’s skills, interests, schedule, and experience.

If you are interested in joining the City of Woodinville this summer as an intern, please apply by 11:59PM on Monday April 13, 2026.  The start date for this internship will depend on the chosen candidate's schedule, but the City is hopeful that the internship will begin early to mid-May or June.

As the Executive Intern you will

• Prepare program reports on various programs and Council member initiatives.
• Assist in building partnerships with stakeholders and the public on different community-wide programs and activities.
• May be required to attend City Council meetings and community meetings after normal business hours to collect feedback from the public on various issues.
• Perform a variety of tasks, including project management activities, in carrying out the direction of the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, or Community Engagement Coordinator on a wide range of municipal issues.
• Assist the City Manager and Community Engagement Coordinator in working with designated departments towards the achievement of departmental objectives and the objectives of the city government.
• Assist in developing and scheduling content for the City’s digital communication needs, including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and the city website.
• Assist with the City’s external and internal communications efforts; and assist with the development of communication strategies for the City. This includes but is not limited to drafting press releases and working with project managers across all departments to create timely communications campaigns to help announce key milestones and engagement opportunities.
• Carry out other program related duties as required.
• Support the Intergovernmental Relational Program Manager in attending to relationships with elected officials and preparing official correspondence on a variety of subject areas.
• Analyze and monitor committee meetings and prepare updates on issues relevant to the City.
• Assist in a variety of special projects housed within Intergovernmental Relations (micro transportation, legislation, grants, etc.)
• Conduct research and policy analysis on various economic development opportunities: Research peer governments and organizations' operations and strategies to inform City policies or programs. Research could be in relation to, business development, special events and programming, or other areas.
• Assist with the coordination and implementation of City economic development programs, meetings, and events. 

Skills and Behaviors for success

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to apply coursework to City of Woodinville programs or projects.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to organize a variety of assignments simultaneously to meet deadlines.
• A working knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to express ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and actively seek guidance when needed.

To Qualify 

We will consider any combination of relevant education, training and work experience. Please be clear and specific in your application materials on how your background is relevant.

Minimum Qualifications  

• High School Diploma or GED; AND
• Two years of undergraduate study; OR
• In place of the above requirements, the incumbent may possess any combination of relevant education and experience which would demonstrate the individual’s knowledge, skill, and ability to proficiently perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship or volunteer experience in government, non-profit or professional setting
• Pursuing degree in Public Administration 

Physical Requirements 

Work is primarily performed in an indoor setting. While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent must frequently sit and talk or hear; occasionally stand, walk, grip or feel with hands, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds. The nature of the work has frequent interruptions. Requires strong public communication skills. May occasionally be required to work beyond normal working hours, weekends, and holidays. The ability to operate a personal computer is required. This position may also require substantial phone use and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences.

Compensation, Classification and Labor Representation

The full salary range for this position is step # 1 $25.96 per hour to step # 2 $27.00 per hour. The appointment will typically be made at step # 1 $25.96 per hour. 

This position is eligible for overtime and is non-represented. It is classified as an Intern. Classification descriptions are typically written broadly and may not include all specific duties and responsibilities of the position.

Application Packet

To be considered for this opportunity, the application packet must consist of the following documents below. Please ensure that you upload these documents in your online application. Missing any part of these items will result in an incomplete application and you will not be moved forward in the recruitment process. Please do not include any additional attachments such as portfolios, projects, recommendation letters or references if they have not been requested in the job announcement. Items requested below are the only things that will be evaluated.

• A completed online application
• Attachment of a Resume 
• Attachment of a cover letter (Expressing why you are interested in this internship opportunity, and how this role will help to further your career goals). 

Please note that the City of Woodinville is primarily an in-person work environment. This opening is located at Woodinville City Hall and will work primarily in an office environment.  

Questions: 

HR Analyst: LaMarkus Gilliard

Email: LaMarkusG@woodinville.gov

Additional Information: 

Equal employment Opportunity: 

The City of Woodinville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. The City seeks a wide range of applicants for its positions so that one of our core values, a qualified and diverse workforce, will be affirmed. The City of Woodinville fully embraces diversity and equal opportunity that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Visa Sponsorship: The City of Woodinville does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.