County Hospital Budget and Finance Intern

Full Job Description

The County Hospital Budget and Finance Intern will get an overview of how budget and finance processes support and inform one another.

The intern will gain insight on how County government partners with UW Medicine and Harborview Medical Center and how that partnership translates into tactical processes that support the delivery of County Hospital capital projects and County Hospital operations.

The internship will build skills in understanding processes, roles and systems; in developing visual management and documentation; and in facilitating collaboration and process design.

By the end of the internship, the intern will build an understanding of public sector capital budgeting and gain exposure to how large public healthcare assets are budgeted, financed, and funded.

The internship will support Executive Zahilay’s Better Government priority, which identifies Harborview’s effective use of public funds and improved health outcomes for vulnerable residents as a long-term recommendation.

The King County Executive Office’s Budget Team is hiring interns to work with several different sections within the office.

Interns will gain a firsthand understanding of the workings of government, get an overview of how projects, policies, and legislation are created and implemented, understand why civic engagement matters, and build an appreciation for the importance of public service.

Depending on the assignment, interns may interact with a wide variety of people including staff, elected officials, community members, or program participants.

Interns will have the opportunity to be part of a high-performing team and take advantage of County training and learning opportunities.

Opportunities to engage as an intern cohort, network and connect with leaders across the organization, and participate in outings to various County operations add to the intern experience on the Executive Budget Team.

Commitment to Equity and Social JusticeNamed 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.

The county government has 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 all communities are incorporated into our work.

We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups.

The Executive Budget Team is committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.

About the OfficeUnder Executive Zahilay’s leadership, we are building an adaptable, mission driven team.

A team that will put ‘boots on the ground,’ prioritize outcome over optics, build coalitions that drive progress, align resources with needs, solve problems with a ‘yes, and’ mindset, and seek and use feedback to grow.

These elements will ensure King County is a high performing government that is urgently and transparently delivering services that center those most impacted and improve the lives of residents.

To support this vision, the Executive Budget team serves as a resource to the County's departments and agencies in developing and implementing budgets, financial plans, and policies.

The Executive Budget Team is committed to becoming an inclusive, collegial, and open organization that models the County's values.

Requirements

• Learn about the King County budget and financial processes specific to the County Hospital/King County partnership andassistin updating and documenting standard work related to it.

• With manager support, create an inventory of currently available fund and budget reporting related to County Hospital funds.

• With manager support, interview stakeholders and gather business requirements to identify opportunities for additional reporting and collaboration.

• With manager support, complete documentation of fund flow that provides a visual illustration and reference of County Hospital Levy revenues into various fund contributions and transfers.

Qualifications

• Interested in project management and/or process management

• Comfortable working with numbers and data
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to new situations while working in a multi-faceted and sometimes ambiguous environment
• Curious, goal driven, and enjoys problem solving
• Education level:
  • This position is open to graduate students with an interest in public policy, government administration, or finance. Students in other programs with relevant interests and skills are also encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to graduate students currently enrolled and continuing in the fall of 2026 in full-time status at an accredited university/college with coursework in the described areas.

Proof of full-time enrollment status may be required. WORK SCHEDULE: The work schedule will be Monday-Friday.

During the school term, the work week will consist of 10-20 hours at the discretion of your supervisor. During summer, the work week will consist of up to 40 hours.

These internships are expected to last until mid- to late-August, although the position may begin earlier or end later depending on project and scheduling needs.

Interns are expected to work in the office at least three days a week.

FORMS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED: Please fully complete the online application, including supplemental questions and include an attached letter of interest and resume.

To be considered for the role, it is essential that you submit a complete job application.

Please ensure that all required materials, including any supplemental information, are included before you submit. Once submitted, you cannot modify or add additional information in your application.

If you accidentally omit a required element, you can apply again with the correct information and attachments.

CONTACT: If you have additional questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Brittany Hagen Crosser at brittany.hagencrosser@kingcounty.gov.

SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants meeting qualifications will be screened based upon clarity, completeness, content, grammar, and punctuation of their application materials.

The selection process may also include submission of a writing or work sample, an interview(s), and reference checks.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to travel throughout King County in a timely manner is required for this position.