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Salary : $51,539.07 - $65,328.85 Annually
Location : Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA
Job Type: Intern
Job Number: 2026JM27258
Department: DES - Executive Services
Division: FMD - Facilities Mgmt
Opening Date: 06/17/2026
Closing Date: 7/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time: Part Time
Summary
King County's Facility Management Division is seeking a graduate intern to support digitizing its collection of architectural drawings and related records. This collection is essential to the division's work and the intern will work closely with the division's Information and Records Manager to improve its accessibility and usability.
The intern will work on all stages of the digitization project, from carefully sorting physical records to accurately entering meta data. They will also help establish and document processes to maintain the digital and physical collections. The intern will have opportunities to:

• Identify architectural drawings and construction project records and work with historical documents
• Gain hands-on experience with content management software and other specialized computer applications
• Develop project management skills and build relationships with project stakeholders
• Learn Records Management principles , policy and law in local government, and learn about the work that FMD doe

WHO ARE WE?
Through a workforce of over 300 dedicated employees, the FMD operates and manages the County's capital assets by developing and maintaining cost-conscious, sustainable, high-quality facilities, and environments. The Building Operations Section of FMD maintains approximately 3 million square feet in facilities where King County provides regional services, including the King County Courthouse and District Courts, Maleng Regional Justice Center, King County Administration Building, King County Animal Shelter, and several Public Health facilities. Our facilities range in age from 8 to 100 years, with equipment such as boilers, chillers, DDC controls, ventilation fans, pumps and compressors, and fire/life/safety systems.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all - in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
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Job Duties

• Prepare physical records to be sent for scanning
• Organize and file physical records
• Track and update records inventory
• Ingest digital files into databases or content management systems and enter metadata
• Perform quality assurance checks on digitized records
• Track and report on project progress
• Assist with documenting records processes
• Assist with drafting guides and policies for accessing and using records
• Other records duties as assigned

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft suite including Word and Excel, and the ability to learn new applications and technology
• Detail-oriented and able to perform data entry with high accuracy
• Ability to understand and interpret technical information
• Currently enrolled in an accredited graduate degree program, and will remain enrolled throughout the duration of the internship

Desired:

• Interest in architectural drawings and/or records and information management
• Experience managing projects independently or in small teams and knowledge of project management principles
• Pursuing a degree in Library and Information Sciences, Architecture, Urban Planning, History, or other relevant degree program

Supplemental Information
Other position information:

• This internship is expected to begin in September 2026 and run through August 2027
• We expect this position to work a 20-hour work week. Additional hours may be available. The exact schedule will be established by the successful candidate and his or her supervisor.
• Some work will be performed in file rooms and involve lifting, bending, and reaching.
• Some remote work may be possible depending on project needs.

How to Apply:
A complete King County application, resume and cover letter are highly recommended. . You will be required to pass a background check prior to employment.
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