Records Management Work Study Intern

About the Role

The City of Seattle is seeking a City Records Management Work Study Intern to join the Office of the City Clerk (OCC) in the Legislative Department. This internship offers Washington State work-study-eligible undergraduate or graduate students an opportunity to build practical experience in records and information management.

Key Responsibilities

• Review department-level record retention schedules.
• Learn and perform basic Classification Intelligence tasks.
• Assist in documenting the processes learned during the internship.
• Provide support in department data analysis tasks.
• Perform research on records management-related topics.
• Other related duties or special projects as assigned by the City Records Management Program staff.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in Washington State.
• Currently eligible for Washington State Work Study.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Proficiency with photocopiers and other office equipment.
• Aptitude for learning new software.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to work well independently.
• Ability to lift 35 pounds.

Qualifications

• Major concentration in one of the following areas: Political Science, History, Law, Library/ Information Science, Public Affairs, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a comparable field of study.
• Undergraduate students must maintain a GPA of 2.0.
• Graduate students must maintain a GPA of 3.0.
• Must commit to being a punctual/reliable team member.
• Students must provide a letter of eligibility for off-campus work-study jobs.
• Experience with web research is beneficial.
• An aptitude for learning new software quickly is beneficial.

Work Environment

• Location: Seattle City Hall, 600 Fourth Ave., 3rd Floor, Seattle, WA.
• Requires at least four days in the office, with flexibility based on operational needs.

Schedule

• Flexible schedule, up to 19 hours/week during the school year.
• Schedule dependent on intern’s school schedule, work-study award, and department budget.

Pay Range

• Undergraduate students: $22.56 - $22.56 per hour.
• Graduate students: $27.67 - $27.67 per hour.