Climate Communications & Outreach Intern at City of Kenmore | Kenmore, WA

City of Kenmore

Climate Communications & Outreach Intern

Kenmore, WA (Hybrid)

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Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive climate engagement through events, outreach, and partnerships with diverse communities in Kenmore.

Own planning and execution of engagement events and outreach materials.
Must-have: enrolled student in Communications, Environmental Science, Public Administration, or a related field with a WA driver’s license.
Standout: internship limited to 2026 with up to 40 hours/week in summer.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Attend/table engagement events
Develop engagement materials, activities, and events
Develop and schedule social media content on various topics
Attend meetings with community partners
Connect with schools, businesses, and other community groups to develop areas of collaboration
Assist in policy and program research as needed
Assist in grant and report writing as needed
Other climate program tasks as assigned

Requirements

Open to all 2 and 4 year undergraduate and graduate students with a major in Communications, Environmental Science, Public Administration, or a similar program of study.
Must be 18 years of age upon hiring.
Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
A valid Washington State Driver’s License is required to drive to various locations to perform work throughout the City of Kenmore or King County.
If selected for this position, a good driving record with a three (3) year driving abstract would be required.
Experience using Microsoft platforms (Windows, Teams, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
General knowledge of climate and sustainability issues/fundamentals.
Ability to effectively communicate climate topics to diverse communities, age groups, and abilities.
Ability to build relationships with individuals from diverse communities, age groups, and abilities.
Ability to conduct research, summarize, and present conclusions on various topics.
Ability to complete project tasks within specified timeframes.
Ability to break down objectives into appropriate initiatives and actions.
Ability to work independently or as contributing member of a team, work productively and cooperatively with other teams and external customers, and convey a positive image of the City and its services.

Benefits

This position is eligible for the Washington State public employee retirement plan, and sick leave benefits consistent with Washington Paid Sick Leave (WPSL) laws.
This position is not eligible for paid holidays, vacation, healthcare benefits, or 401(a) retirement plan benefits.

City of Kenmore

Welcome to the Puget Sound’s best-kept secret – Kenmore, Washington. Kenmore is home to talented people, innovative ideas, strong businesses and abundant activities. Just minutes from Seattle and the Eastside, you can swiftly get to everywhere from Kenmore – whether by highway, seaplane or boat. Kenmore is an urban community surrounded by the great outdoors. There are family-friendly neighborhoods, an award-winning school district, quality services, and many cultural amenities. Yet, it is easy to take hike in the woods, bike along Lake Washington, watch rare Herons nest or just drop a kayak in the water. Local residents will tell you that Kenmore is the truly the best place to live and to work. A strong entrepreneurial spirit is at the core of the city. Kenmore is home to Bastyr University, the top natural medicine university and research institution in the U.S., and the birthplace of many multi-generational business innovators, including Kenmore Camera and Kenmore Air. With a business-friendly city hall, accessible land, and no B & O tax, the city actively helps pioneering businesses soar without limits.

Founded in 1998

Kenmore, Washington, USA

74 employees (4 in marketing)

www.kenmorewa.gov