Program dates: July 13-31, 2026
Applications due: Wednesday, May 6, 11:59 p.m.
Virtual interviews (if selected): May 20-27
Offers made: By early June

Commitment: Participants must be available Monday–Friday, 9am to 3pm, July 13 through 31.
There may be opportunities to work an evening outreach event; this will be scheduled based on participants' availability outside of the above hours and will not be required.
Location: Burien (exact details will be provided to participants)
Compensation: Participants will be compensated $22 an hour.
Eligibility: King County youth ages 15-18 (as of July 13, 2026)

Thank you for your interest in applying for the King County Metro's Youth Transit Summer Internship. This program is an opportunity for individuals ages 15–18 to learn about public transit and related topics like sustainability, urban planning, and local government. The program will involve field trips, skill-building workshops, planning and staffing peer-to-peer outreach projects, engagement with bus drivers, social media content creation, and more. Participants will be expected to work in groups to complete projects and create a final presentation.

Take your time filling out the open-ended questions and ensure your answers are more than a couple sentences so we can fully understand your interest in this program. Students selected to participate will have a demonstrated interest in topics related to community, leadership, transportation, sustainability, or other relevant subject areas.

Please make sure answers are in your own words. We can identify when answers have been written by AI tools. We do not evaluate applications based on grammar or writing. Rather, we look at your interest and enthusiasm, in a response that is written by you.

People ages 15-18 who live, work, study, and/or play in the areas of Burien, White Center, SeaTac, and/or Tukwila are highly encouraged to apply.

Email MetroYouth@kingcounty.gov with any questions. Please use the subject line "Summer Internship - [your name]"

Information submitted through this form will only be shared with authorized King County employees and private contractors or public organizations on a need-to-know basis and as a result of a public disclosure request as required by the Public Records Act.

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* 1. Name

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* 2. Pronouns

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* 4. Phone number

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* 5. What school will you attend in Fall 2026?

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* 6. What grade will you enter in Fall 2026?

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* 7. How old will you be on July 13, 2026?

Participants must be 15-18 years old.

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* 8. What ZIP code do you live in?

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* 9. How are you connected to the areas of Burien, White Center, SeaTac, and/or Tukwila? For example, do you live, work, study, and/or play in these areas? If you have no connection to these areas, write "n/a".

(Please do not share any personal address information)

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* 10. Please carefully read the dates and times commitment outlined above. Are you available for all of the dates and times listed? Please note: Preference will be given to applicants available to commit to all of the dates and times.

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* 11. In your own words, please share why you are interested in being a part of this King County Metro program.

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* 12. In your own words, tell us about your involvement with community organizations, school activities, or other ways you engage with people in your community.

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* 13. This internship includes student-led group projects to plan outreach activities, engage with bus drivers, and create social media content.

In your own words, what is your experience working with people from different backgrounds than your own?

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* 14. This internship will involve learning about public transit so you can share information with your peers and community.

In your own words, what are some barriers you and your peers or community might have when accessing public transit?

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* 15. How did you hear about this opportunity?

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* 16. This internship is funded with grant funding provided by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Are any of your parents or guardians current or former employees of WSDOT?
Your answer will not affect your application or ability to participate.

After clicking the button below, your application will be submitted, and you will be redirected to the King County Metro Internships webpage. Thank you for submitting an application!
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