We are hiring a Tribal Partnerships Intern for the Puget Sound Climate Preparedness Collaborative (Collaborative)!

The Collaborative is seeking qualified candidates for the Tribal Partnerships Intern position, based in the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks (DNRP). Find full details and apply for the position here by July 7th.

About the Position

The Tribal Partnerships Intern will work with a Tribal Partnerships Learning Series (TPLS) Advisory Group and Collaborative staff to develop the content, format, and schedule for the TPLS. The Intern will coordinate with speakers and partners, manage logistics for learning sessions, and support grant reporting related to the series. Developing the TPLS will also include developing a companion resource library, which the Intern will help curate by compiling existing (or where needed developing new) guidance, training materials, and case studies. This internship is part of a broader effort to build regional climate resilience in the Puget Sound Basin that is grounded in equity, partnership, and Indigenous leadership. The Intern’s work will support enduring change by strengthening relationships, deepening understanding, and expanding regional capacity to center Tribal priorities in climate preparedness efforts.

This internship seeks to be full-time during summer months and part-time during school months with flexibility for the Intern’s academic schedule. The position is currently funded through December 2027 and will report to Collaborative staff within the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks Director’s Office.

The Tribal Partnerships Intern position is based in the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks Director’s Office and is a member of the County’s Climate Preparedness Team. The Climate Preparedness Team works across agency, jurisdictional, and subject matter boundaries to reduce climate impacts and increase community and organizational resilience. In addition to running the Collaborative, the team is actively working on issues related sea level rise, wildfire risk reduction, extreme heat mitigation, flooding, and integrating climate change into county policies and practices.

Apply for the position by July 7th.