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Internships and career exploration
Learn about our work and the jobs needed to protect water and human health by applying for an internship or attending a career event.
High school
2024 Clean Water Ambassadors Internship
What: We partner with Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust to offer a paid internship experience for a cohort of high school interns. Interns learn about local environmental issues, solutions, and careers focused on clean water in our region.
Who: For high school youth at least 16 years old. We strongly encourage applicants who are underrepresented in environmental careers and new to exploring environmental topics.
When: July 8 – August 9, Monday - Friday
Where: Interns meet in downtown Seattle. ORCA cards are provided.
Highlights:
- Learn about environmental and social justice issues by participating in field trips and workshops.
- Improve communication skills through interviewing professionals, public speaking, and professional writing
- Create and implement a plan for teaching about clean water to your community next school year
How to apply:
Applications for 2024 are closed, please check back in March 2025.
Questions? Check out our FAQ or contact:
Kristin Covey, Education Coordinator
kristin.covey@kingcounty.gov
206-263-8856
Career events
Each year, we host career events to showcase a variety of careers in clean water. Visit our events page to see what’s available.
King County staff also attend and speak at career-exposure events and career fairs for high school, community college, and university students to increase awareness about the wide variety of jobs in wastewater.
TO SCHEDULE A STAFF MEMBER FOR YOUR EVENT, CONTACT:
Kristin Covey, Education Coordinator
kristin.covey@kingcounty.gov
206-263-8856