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Job Description
OVERVIEW
This is a paid internship, 15 hours per week (flexible Monday - Friday), between May - September 2025.
KITSAP COUNTY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Kitsap County supports internship programs that provide work experience for students related to their course of study in an accredited post-secondary institution. The internship program is designed so that the student will have the opportunity to apply principles and theories learned in the classroom, gain new skills, explore a career path, and be supervised and mentored by professionals in their field.
The successful candidate will assist with some outreach, marketing support, website, and other office duties and will participate with the Accessible Community Advisory Committee ( ACAC) and other Developmental Disabilities support activities and agencies.- Term of internship: This is a 12-week internship that may begin in May/June.
- Paid internship, 15 hours per week (flexible)
- Applications will be reviewed in the week of April 28th.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Minimum Qualifications :- Must be able to show proof of enrollment in a post-secondary institution at the time of internship. If the internship occurs during the summer, the student may provide proof of summer or fall enrollment.
Desired Majors and Class Level- Human Services or related
- Sophomore(2Y) - Senior(4Y)
- Intern will receive supervision from an administrative superior as assigned.
- Work is performed in accordance with established policies and accepted practices.
- Work is reviewed through status reports, meetings, and observations.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Learning Objectives:- Outreach: Learn how to interact and work with agencies and clients.
- Leadership: Working with the Accessible Community Advisory Committee ( ACAC) will provide for some planning, organizing, and leading a group of volunteers.
- Coordination: Weekly meetings with familiarize the intern with HS processes and duties
- Teamwork: Working with the Developmental Disabilities Team will educate and introduce the intern with HS teamwork, organizing, communication, terminology, etc.
- Facilitation of Community Programs: Engaging and navigating community programs to increase communication, problem solving, and complex needs of community.
OTHER POSITION RELATED INFORMATION- Who May Apply: This position is open to college/university students in their sophomore - senior year. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
- This position is classified as eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- Covered by the Kitsap County Extra Help Policy
- Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.
- Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted. Per RCW 42.56.250, all applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant are exempt from public inspection.
No benefits are offered with this position exceptthose required by the state or federal law.
Closing Date/Time: 4/30/2025 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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KITSAP COUNTY
Show moreKitsap County employs over 1100 employees in jobs that allow employees to make their mark and make a difference in their local community. The County strives to provide effective and efficient services by continually assessing its purpose, promoting and rewarding innovation and fostering employee development. Kitsap's Human Resources team provides the employee programs and benefits to keep Kitsap a great place to work.
- Nancy Buonanno Grennan, Human Resources Director
Our Mission
Human Resources recruits talented, career-minded leaders; supports employee development; builds trust; celebrates teamwork; works with integrity and clear communication.
Our Vision
If we are successful, Kitsap County will be a trusting & competitive organization that employs and develops the most effective, professional & friendly staff available.
Our Values
We make decisions out of a sense of fairness & we will remember the "Human" part of HR.
We focus on the needs of our customers & work to earn their trust.
We do the right thing, no matter who is involved.
We are relentlessly positive. -