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The mission of Yakima County Government is to provide accessible, responsive and responsible public service through leadership and teamwork committed to understanding and meeting public needs.

Our Values:

• Integrity

• Common Sense

• Innovation

• Accountability

Position Data:

Intern-H

Regular

Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)

Overview:

Pay Rate: $18.00

Closing Date: March 10,2026

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Extra Help Intern to support our team with HIPAA Compliance, ADA Compliance, and Social Media Presence Update.

By the end of this internship, you will have an understanding of HR fundamentals, develop skills in HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems), documentation and data management, understand employment laws, workplace policies, and HR compliance, and enhance your professional communication and teamwork skills!

This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies that occur within 90 days of the closing of this position. (This excludes Yakima County Sheriff's Office and Department of Corrections)

Responsibilities:

Essential Duties:

HIPAA Compliance

Researching changes/updates to federal/state laws, updating / drafting policies, conducting and reviewing risk assessments and staff training on updates.

ADA Compliance

Ensuring equitable access for individuals with disabilities, updating policies, training, accessibility audits (digital and physical), reviewing facility accessibility standards, IT (website) accessibility, and ensuring all programs, services, and communications meet legal requirements.

Social Media Presence Update

Reviewing content, audience engagement, strategic planning, profile maintenance, performance analysis, and brand consistency.  Create engaging content, scheduling posts, monitoring trends, interacting with followers, managing reviews and analyzing data to refine strategy.

Additional Duties as needed

 

 Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of an accredited college program in relevant field: Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Work or a related field.

Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

• Familiarity with HIPAA rules (privacy, security, breach notification)

• Familiarity with technical, legal, and soft skills, including expertise in disability law (ADA, WCAG, Section 508), knowledge of assistive technologies, auditing/testing for digital and physical barriers.

• Excellent interpersonal, creative, analytical and communication skills.

• Creating and maintaining files both paper and electronic

• Familiarity with social media, website design

• Familiarity with copywriting, graphic design, data analysis, strategic planning and community engagement.

• Paying attention to detail and accuracy

• Using office equipment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS OR PREFERRED SKILLS

• Must have an interest in in Human Resources and Customer Service and/or local government.

• Successful completion of a general employment verification, and background check (may include criminal and financial).

• Must sign a confidentiality agreement as a condition of employment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (including experience with Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).

Equipment Used:

Phone, computer, copier, scanner, software, fax, shredder, and other general office equipment.

Working Conditions:

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

“AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER”
Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and the Disabled are encouraged to apply.

Yakima County ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of a person’s age, color, creed, sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political belief, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and military status, or any other protected status under federal or state statute.

PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish the information.

Disabled applicants may request accommodation to participate in the job application and/or selection process for employment. Please contact Human Resources for further information.

Yakima County is a qualified Public Service entity for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service or contact your federal loan servicer.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Yakima County will hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

Yakima County is an E-Verify Employer.