Position Description
Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation’s largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.
The People and Culture business unit (human resources) is seeking to hire three interns for its Employee Relations, Performance and Policy team, and Systems & Analytics team. People and Culture employs a team of dynamic professionals who are committed to enhancing the employee experience by providing timely, accurate information, services and programs so that City Light employees can do their best work.
More about the three positions:
Employee Relations Intern: Our Employee Relations team is responsible for conducting timely workplace investigations into potential harassment, retaliation, discrimination, and workplace misconduct. They also navigate reasonable accommodations that fall within the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as well as federal, state, and city leave programs such as Family Medical Leave. This intern will own project(s) related to data programming, data analytics, and data visualization as well as process development. They will have a focus on developing processes that help support our team to understand available data and its use in a way that can be sustained and support the utility. The ideal candidate has an interest in data management and development as well as a strong interest in Information Technology (IT).
Performance and Policy Intern: The Performance and Policy Team is recruiting for a Performance Development Intern to join our team. The intern will own project(s) related to the function of performance evaluations, with a focus on research and development that enhances employee growth and ongoing feedback. This position will gain a strong background in both traditional and progressive performance development programs, strong foundational Human Resources knowledge in a public, unionized work environment, and contribute to the development of a new evaluation program for the Utility. The ideal candidate has an educational interest in Human Resources and Performance Development, with an enthusiasm for research, process improvement, and employee experience.
Systems & Analytics Intern: will support this mission by contributing to key digital transformation and process-improvement initiatives. Reporting to the Sr. Systems & Analytics Analyst, the intern will help advance the Workforce Data Framework and process automation projects that improve access to information, reduce administrative burden, and enhance service delivery for City Light employees.
The primary deliverables include completing defined Workforce Data Hub pages and channels, developing an internal SCL HUB page, and supporting automation efforts for human resources processes. These outcomes directly support City Light’s strategic goals by improving workforce data transparency, modernizing internal systems, and enabling more efficient operations that benefit staff, the utility, and the community.
Interested candidates will submit their application and interview with a panel that represents the three People & Culture Teams. Successful candidates will be placed on a team using a combination of interview results and preference.
Job Responsibilities
Employee Relations Intern Responsibilities:
• Collecting data in a meaningful way and helping us to analyze it to identify trends within our workgroup that will be used to further support our ten year strategic plan regarding workplace culture.
• Data collection of both our investigatory work and our ADA/Leave work.
• Analyzing data to help us identify trends and patterns we have not identified.
• Creating processes that we can maintain going forward to help us better understand our culture with real time metrics.
Performance and Policy Intern Responsibilities:
• Conduct research and analysis of performance evaluation systems in a Utility setting and participate in developing updates to our evaluation program.
• Contribute to building resources and tools for our performance website, as well as analysis and recommendations for user experience and accessibility
• Participate in the development of training materials and communication plan for performance program updates
Systems & Analytics Intern Responsibilities:
• Finalizing Workforce Data Hub pages and channels to improve accessibility and usability of workforce-related information.
• Developing an internal-facing SCL HUB page that consolidates key resources for City Light employees.
• Supporting digitalization and automation efforts for Out-of-Class Assignments, BID positions, and Staffing Change processes.
• Assisting with documentation, workflow mapping, requirements gathering, and quality checks for new or updated systems.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Education: Enrolled in an accredited certificate, 2-year or 4-year undergraduate educational program during their internship.
Preferred Areas of Study: Enrolled in an academic program with focus on Human Resources, Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Affairs, Sociology, Human Services, Data Management, Management Information Systems, Statistics, Public Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related field.
Undergraduate students will need to maintain a 2.0 GPA or above throughout the internship.
Desired Qualifications:
• Curiosity and growth mindset
• Ability to work with a team and independently
• Excellent time management
• Results driven
• Willingness to learn and use new technology
• Advanced spreadsheet knowledge
• MS Suite
• Power Apps and Power Automate
• Are a sophomore, junior, or senior at the start of the internship
• Data gathering and summarization experience
Additional Information
Schedule: Intern will work up-to 20 hours/weeks while school is in session. Up-to 40 hours/week during school breaks. Work hours can be scheduled between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.
Salary: Undergraduate students will be paid $22.56 - $22.56 an hour.
Application Process
To complete your application, submit the online form with the following attachments:
• Resume
• Cover letter explaining how your coursework, activities, and experience qualify you for this internship.
• Your unofficial transcript - including current coursework, next term registration (if available at the time of application).
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Internship Duration and Hours: The P&C Systems Analytics internship will be one year in duration. The Employee Relations and Performance Development internships will be summer internships, approximately 3 months long. Each will employ either a May (semester schools) or June (quarter schools) 2026 start date. Working hours are up to 40 per week during the summer, and a max of 20 per week during the academic year.
Hybrid Work: The City has the expectation that interns will be readily available to report to onsite at work in Seattle in accordance with the current Mayoral mandate of a minimum of 3 days per week. Additional in-person work requirements are based on business need and determined by the hiring authority.
Interns must have a Washington State address and live in Washington State at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment.
Benefits: Interns do not receive benefits but can obtain a subsidized ORCA pass and accrue sick time that can be used after 90 days of employment.
Other Benefits Includes
Professional and educational development
• Meaningful and educational opportunities that compliment your academic program.
• Establish effective networking relationships with professional staff, which may be beneficial to future career development.
• Access to City sponsored trainings and professional development modules.
• Diverse array of work experiences, responsibilities, and opportunities to help make Seattle a great place to live, work, and play.
• Working for the city builds your career and your community.
Competitive Pay And Benefits
• Commuting benefits including ORCA passes, car share discounts, and ride matches.
• Paid sick and safe leave (after 90 days of employment).
• Access to the City's Flash Mentorship program.
Background Check: Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a background check. The background check will involve a criminal history check, which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with the Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance,SMC 14.17 and the City of Seattle Personnel Rule 10.3. A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with SMC 4.79.020. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.
Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Seattle City Light values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Seattle City Light encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences. Want to know more about Seattle City Light? Check out our web page:https://www.seattle.gov/city-light/about-us/careers.
