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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)

Overview:

Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour

Closing Date: March 12, 2026

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Extra Help Intern to support our team with daily administrative tasks, filing, and organizational needs, while also assisting with veteran support activities and gaining exposure to how we connect veterans with local, state, and federal resources, as well as other general department functions. This internship provides hands-on experience and an opportunity to develop valuable skills in office administration, recordkeeping, customer service, community outreach, and understanding veteran social services and resources.

Benefits:
Washington State Paid Sick Leave

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:

Essential Duties:

• Assist with filing, data entry, organizing documents, and maintaining office supplies.

• Help staff connect veterans with local, state, and federal resources, and support outreach efforts.

• Assist with planning and preparing materials for veteran events, workshops, or informational sessions.

• Perform general office duties such as answering phones, responding to inquiries, and supporting daily departmental operations.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

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

• Social work, human services, public administration, or a related field.

• Basic understanding of office procedures and computer skills (Microsoft Office, email, data entry).

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.

Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with others.

• Able to analyze situations, identify solutions, and follow through with appropriate actions.

• Able to assist clients or stakeholders with patience, empathy, and understanding.

• Proactive in completing tasks, seeking guidance when needed, and eager to gain new skills.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS OR PREFERRED SKILLS

• Must have an interest in Human Services/Social Work

• Preferred Veteran status or family of Veteran

Equipment Used:

Phone, computer, copier, scanner, software, fax, shredder, and other general office equipment.

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.

Yakima County is a qualified Public Service entity for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to or contact your federal loan servicer.

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.