Job Description

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The mission of Yakima County Government is to provide accessible, responsive and responsible public service through leadership and teamwork committed to understanding and meeting public needs.

Our Values:

• Integrity

• Common Sense

• Innovation

• Accountability

Position Data:

Intern-H

Extra Help Short Term

Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)

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Overview:

Join the Yakima County Internship Program!

Are you ready to launch your career and gain hands-on experience in local government? Looking for your chance to build your professional network, develop new skills and make an impact – all while working with an awesome team of professionals?

Introducing Yakima County’s FIRST-EVER Summer Internship Program!

We are seeking one enthusiastic and motivated ARPA Outreach & Communications Intern with Yakima County Financial Services to support our team with the creation of a forward-facing webpage to inform Yakima County constituents about how the county has utilized the $48 million ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) grant. This internship provides hands-­on experience and an opportunity to develop valuable skills in project management, outreach, and communications.

Pay: $18.00 per hour

This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies that occur within 90 days of the closing of this position. (This excludes Yakima County Sheriff's Office and Department of Corrections)

Responsibilities:

In this 8-week full-time paid internship, you won’t just be shadowing—you’ll be diving into real

working with an awesome team of professionals?

Introducing Yakima County’s FIRST-EVER Summer Internship Program! 

We are seeking one enthusiastic and motivated ARPA Outreach & Communications Intern with Yakima County Financial Services to support our team with the creation of a forward-facing webpage to inform Yakima County constituents about how the county has utilized the $48 million ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) grant. This internship provides hands-­on experience and an opportunity to develop valuable skills in project management, outreach, and communications.
 

projects with real impact. From collaborating on special initiatives to exploring public sector careers, this program blends learning, mentorship, networking, and hands-on experience to give you a head start on your future career.

Program Dates: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 through Friday, August 8, 2025

We’re looking for motivated students and recent graduates who want to gain hands-on experience while working alongside professionals in public service.

What’s in it for you?

• Real-world experience – Get a behind-the-scenes look at how Yakima County operates while working on meaningful projects.
• Professional development – Gain valuable skills, attend workshops and build your resume.
• Mentorship – Get guidance and support from experienced professionals who want to see you succeed.
• Networking Opportunities - Connect with County leaders, mentors and fellow interns.
• Intern Cohort – Be part of an engaging, supporting group of interns learning together.
• Facility Tours & Learning Sessions – Explore County departments and discover career pathways in public service.
• Intern Showcase – Show off your work at the end of the program and celebrate your accomplishments and growth!

Job Responsibilities:

Webpage Creation

•  Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining the county's ARPA webpage.

• Ensure the web page is user-friendly, visually appealing, and accessible to a broad audience.

• Create an easy to update webpage with new content, photos, and testimonials from local businesses and government officials.

Content Creation and Management:

•  Write clear, concise, and engaging content that explains how ARPA funding has been utilized across the county.

• Collect and organize project details from the 65 funded contracts, ensuring accurate representation of the initiatives.

• Coordinate the collection of pictures, videos, and testimonials from local businesses, small enterprises, and government entities that received ARPA funding.

Community Outreach and Engagement:

• Reach out to small business owners, local government representatives, and community organizations for feedback, stories, and testimonials about the ARPA-funded projects.

Data Organization and Reporting:

• Compile data on ARPA-funded projects, ensuring that each project is represented accurately on the website.

• Track feedback and interactions from constituents to help measure the effectiveness of the website and communications strategies.

• Create periodic reports on the progress of web page updates and outreach activities.

Additional duties as needed.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of an accredited college program in relevant field:

• Communications

• Public Relations

• Marketing

• Web Design/Development

• Journalism

• Digital Media

• Public Administration

• Business Administration (with a focus on community engagement or communications)

Skills and Competencies:

• Web Design and Development

• Content Creation

• Project Management

• Data collection & Analysis

• Technical Skills

Web Design/Development Experience (preferred, but not required):

• Basic understanding or experience with web design and development platforms (e.g., Civic Plus, WordPress, Wix, HTML/CSS, or similar tools).

Equipment Used:

Phone, computer, copier/printer

Working Conditions:

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

“AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER”
Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and the Disabled are encouraged to apply.

Yakima County ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of a person’s age, color, creed, sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political belief, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and military status, or any other protected status under federal or state statute.

PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish the information.

Disabled applicants may request accommodation to participate in the job application and/or selection process for employment. Please contact Human Resources for further information.

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In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Yakima County will hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

Yakima County is an E-Verify Employer.