Cap-and-Invest Policy Internship (Administrative Intern 1) Two Positions
State of Washington, Lacey, WA, United States
Cap-and-Invest Policy Interns (Administrative Intern 1)
These are temporary positions for two months at 40 hours per week, or 320 hours total.
Location
Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Schedule
This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
A minimum of one day per week is required in the office. The specific number of days in the office will be agreed to by the successful candidate and the supervisor. There will be in-person training opportunities that may require the successful candidate to be in the office more than one day per week.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline
Apply by May 5, 2026.
This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after the date above may not be considered.
Do you have an interest in environmental policy, climate action, or learning how State government works behind the scenes? Would you like to help tackle climate change and support healthier, more equitable communities in Washington? If so, come join our team as an intern with Ecology’s Cap-and-Invest Policy Section.
You’ll choose between two hands‑on learning tracks: the Industrial Decarbonization track, where you’ll explore how industries reduce greenhouse gas emissions, or the Environmental Justice track, where you’ll learn how climate policy affects communities and how equity is built into climate policy decisions. In either path, you’ll gain real‑world research experience, strengthen your communication and data skills, and work with supportive mentors who are invested in your learning and success.
What you will do
Research industrial sector characteristics, emissions profiles, economic impacts, and regional or national trade exposure.
Support analysis of how environmental justice concerns intersect with emissions‑intensive, trade‑exposed (EITE) industrial policy.
Conduct literature reviews using agency reports, national studies, and community‑focused research.
Review facility‑level and air‑quality monitoring data to better understand pollution impacts on overburdened communities.
Organize datasets and key metrics into clear, digestible formats for staff and public audiences.
Conduct basic GIS analysis to support spatial understanding of environmental justice issues.
Draft accessible written content, including summaries and sector profiles, for use on the program website, in presentations, and in policy materials.
Participate in team meetings, trainings, and collaboration opportunities with subject‑matter experts across the agency.
Qualifications
Two years of experience or exposure to public policy, environmental science, environmental policy, communications, informatics, statistics, economics, or a related field. Experience may come from academic coursework, work, volunteering, or independent learning.
Basic Technical Skills:
Experience using spreadsheets, shared document platforms, and basic data tools (e.g., Excel or similar platform) to organize or review information; willingness to learn new tools as needed.
Research & Writing Skills:
Experience conducting basic research, reviewing source materials, and summarizing findings in clear, well‑organized writing using proper grammar and formatting.
Analytical & Critical Thinking:
Experience interpreting basic data or content, identifying relevant information, and applying logical reasoning with appropriate supervision.
Task & Time Management:
Ability to follow detailed instructions, manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and seek clarification when needed to ensure accuracy.
Collaboration & Communication:
Ability to work constructively with multiple team members, participate in team‑based projects, and communicate clearly with a variety of internal and external audiences.
Visual Communication:
Ability to communicate to diverse audiences through multiple modes of written and visual communication, including written reports, web content, and presentations.
Developing Judgment in Handling Sensitive Information:
Willingness to learn how to work with sensitive or confidential information and follow staff instructions to ensure it is managed appropriately.
Preferred Qualifications
Data Cleaning & Analytical Skills:
Experience with cleaning or organizing datasets for analysis; familiarity with basic descriptive statistics (e.g., averages, medians, simple comparisons); exposure to statistical software (such as R, Python, SPSS, or similar).
Visualization & Communication of Data:
Experience producing simple charts or visual summaries in Excel or similar platform or simple maps and spatial analysis using GIS applications; interest in presenting technical information in accessible formats to varied audiences.
Environmental Policy & Climate Program Interest:
Familiarity with environmental or climate policy concepts; interest in regulatory program implementation related to climate, greenhouse gas emissions, or air quality.
Environmental Justice Awareness:
Familiarity with environmental justice concepts and practice, either through coursework, community involvement, or personal learning.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
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These are temporary positions for two months at 40 hours per week, or 320 hours total.
Location
Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Schedule
This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
A minimum of one day per week is required in the office. The specific number of days in the office will be agreed to by the successful candidate and the supervisor. There will be in-person training opportunities that may require the successful candidate to be in the office more than one day per week.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline
Apply by May 5, 2026.
This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after the date above may not be considered.
Do you have an interest in environmental policy, climate action, or learning how State government works behind the scenes? Would you like to help tackle climate change and support healthier, more equitable communities in Washington? If so, come join our team as an intern with Ecology’s Cap-and-Invest Policy Section.
You’ll choose between two hands‑on learning tracks: the Industrial Decarbonization track, where you’ll explore how industries reduce greenhouse gas emissions, or the Environmental Justice track, where you’ll learn how climate policy affects communities and how equity is built into climate policy decisions. In either path, you’ll gain real‑world research experience, strengthen your communication and data skills, and work with supportive mentors who are invested in your learning and success.
What you will do
Research industrial sector characteristics, emissions profiles, economic impacts, and regional or national trade exposure.
Support analysis of how environmental justice concerns intersect with emissions‑intensive, trade‑exposed (EITE) industrial policy.
Conduct literature reviews using agency reports, national studies, and community‑focused research.
Review facility‑level and air‑quality monitoring data to better understand pollution impacts on overburdened communities.
Organize datasets and key metrics into clear, digestible formats for staff and public audiences.
Conduct basic GIS analysis to support spatial understanding of environmental justice issues.
Draft accessible written content, including summaries and sector profiles, for use on the program website, in presentations, and in policy materials.
Participate in team meetings, trainings, and collaboration opportunities with subject‑matter experts across the agency.
Qualifications
Two years of experience or exposure to public policy, environmental science, environmental policy, communications, informatics, statistics, economics, or a related field. Experience may come from academic coursework, work, volunteering, or independent learning.
Basic Technical Skills:
Experience using spreadsheets, shared document platforms, and basic data tools (e.g., Excel or similar platform) to organize or review information; willingness to learn new tools as needed.
Research & Writing Skills:
Experience conducting basic research, reviewing source materials, and summarizing findings in clear, well‑organized writing using proper grammar and formatting.
Analytical & Critical Thinking:
Experience interpreting basic data or content, identifying relevant information, and applying logical reasoning with appropriate supervision.
Task & Time Management:
Ability to follow detailed instructions, manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and seek clarification when needed to ensure accuracy.
Collaboration & Communication:
Ability to work constructively with multiple team members, participate in team‑based projects, and communicate clearly with a variety of internal and external audiences.
Visual Communication:
Ability to communicate to diverse audiences through multiple modes of written and visual communication, including written reports, web content, and presentations.
Developing Judgment in Handling Sensitive Information:
Willingness to learn how to work with sensitive or confidential information and follow staff instructions to ensure it is managed appropriately.
Preferred Qualifications
Data Cleaning & Analytical Skills:
Experience with cleaning or organizing datasets for analysis; familiarity with basic descriptive statistics (e.g., averages, medians, simple comparisons); exposure to statistical software (such as R, Python, SPSS, or similar).
Visualization & Communication of Data:
Experience producing simple charts or visual summaries in Excel or similar platform or simple maps and spatial analysis using GIS applications; interest in presenting technical information in accessible formats to varied audiences.
Environmental Policy & Climate Program Interest:
Familiarity with environmental or climate policy concepts; interest in regulatory program implementation related to climate, greenhouse gas emissions, or air quality.
Environmental Justice Awareness:
Familiarity with environmental justice concepts and practice, either through coursework, community involvement, or personal learning.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
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