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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 internship
Clean Water Ambassadors Internship
What: WTD partners with Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust to offer a paid internship for a cohort of 12 high school youth. Interns will learn about local environmental issues and solutions, and practice educating community members about these topics.
Who: For local high school youth at least 16 years old by July 7, 2026. We strongly encourage applicants who are new to exploring environmental topics, and who are from diverse backgrounds and feel comfortable communicating in English.
When: Generally, Monday to Friday, 9am-3pm. The internship begins on Tuesday, July 7 and ends on Friday, August 7.
Where: Interns meet in downtown Seattle and are strongly encouraged to take public transit, which they can ride for free!
Benefits: Earn $22 per hour.
Skill development
- Improve communication skills by teaching students and giving a final presentation.
- Learn about clean water topics, including environmental and social justice issues, through field trips and workshops.
- Explore environmental careers by interviewing professionals.
How to apply
Applications will be accepted between April 1-22, 2026. The link to the application will be provided here on April 1!
Application tips
- You DO NOT need a cover letter or resume. We will be looking closely at your answers to the supplemental questions.
- For questions #6-10, please provide detailed responses. Your answers should be more than one sentence so we can get a good sense of your interest and reason for applying.
- Make it clear in your responses that you read the job description and understand the goals of the program.
Interview process
- We will be selecting approximately 30 applicants to move on to the interview round. This will give us a chance to get to know each applicant a little better.
- The interview conversation will be held online, one-on-one, and conducted by an internship staff member.
- The entire interview will take approximately 30 minutes.
- There will be two questions that only require very short answers, and eight questions will ask you to elaborate and share your thoughts.
We are here to help you with the application process!
Check out our FAQ for more information. If you have additional questions, contact:
Siena Ezekiel, Education Program Manager
siena.ezekiel@kingcounty.gov
206-477-2014
Eligibility
Applicants must be at least 16 years old by July 7, 2026 and live within the Seattle Metro area (see map). Applicants are required to have current and valid identification, and proof of eligibility for employment in the U.S. (See full list of documents.)
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:
Siena Ezekiel, Education Program Manager
siena.ezekiel@kingcounty.gov
206-477-2014