Summer & Fall Internships at The City & County of Denver

ob Title:	Internships at City & County of Denver
Salary:	See Position Description
Job Type:	Intern
Location:	Various locations throughout the City and County of Denver, Colorado

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NEW SUMMER/FALL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Are you interested in Aviation, Economics, Statistics, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability or other comparable fields?  The Internships at the City and County of Denver has the right internship for you.  These are just a few of the new internship opportunities the City of Denver has added to our ever growing internship program. If you are looking for an internship to gain valuable on-the-job work experience then the City has just what you need. CITY OF DENVER What does the accounting look like for a multi-billion dollar organization?   What does it take to manage a park system?  What is it like to be a Park Ranger? How do you attract businesses and executive audiences to a city? How do the streets get paved?  What kind of IT apps are used in public sector?  How does customer service work at the 5th largest airport in the world?   How does the Mayor's Office run?  These are just some of the questions that City and County of Denver Interns can answer!  Sound interesting?  This is just the tip of the opportunity iceberg!   Internships with the City and County of Denver open the doors to multiple city agencies that provide a variety of exciting, rewarding and diverse learning opportunities for students. City interns gain meaningful, hands-on work experience while being able to utilize academic knowledge, theories and skills on the job. Apply your passion to make a direct impact in Denver communities in a variety of areas. There are numerous City agencies that provide direct links to interns’ academic studies.   Our Internship Program is a unique opportunity to gain invaluable professional experience and build leadership qualities. The program is intended to mentor and develop young leaders of the future in strengthening their understanding of the City’s structure and prepare them for future opportunities. This is also an opportunity to provide a framework to enhance educational experience through practical work and research, thereby developing skills useful for career development   If you are ready to broaden your knowledge base and explore Mile High career possibilities, consider the City and County of Denver. We accept internship applications year-round.   OVERVIEW 2013 Internships are paid and/or unpaid internships opportunities with varied hours and length, but on average require a 12-16 week commitment with a minimum of 16 hours per week. In addition we offer opportunities for students seeking: Academic Credit – A  partnership with educational institutions in which a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been established and are guided under supervision of a faculty member assigned within each particular major.  Academic departments have detailed guidelines and requirements that vary by major. An authorized faculty member for the major determines hours required to work, compensation, academic assignments and grading. Capstone Projects – Allows students the opportunity to combine and integrate what they have learned during their course of study. Students work as an advisor addressing a need with city government, and work in collaboration with faculty mentors to address a specific research, policy or management issues. Projects take many different forms including developing business plans, marketing plans, surveys, interviews, data analysis, etc. The final product is completed with input from the city over a period of 4-6 months. We encourage students pursuing academic credits, work study or capstone projects for completion of degree program to apply and we will work directly with your educational institute to develop a program that meets both the needs of the individual and their educational institution.  The City and County of Denver provides services in: Administrative Assistant Education Marketing/Public Relations Auditing Engineering/Architecture Political Science Aviation Finance/Accounting Psychology Business Administration Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Public Administration Business Management Golf Management Public Health Communications Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Records Management Construction Management Human Resources Recreation Management Criminal Justice Information Technology Science/Technology Economic Development Law Urban Planning Want to learn more about our operations?  Click on any of the links below to learn about specific departments: Mayor's Office   Arts & Venues – Theaters & Arenas Community Planning & Development Finance / Revenue / Budget  Management  IT – Technology Services   Human Services – Adults, Family & Child Assistance  Auditor’s Office County Courts Fire Department   Office of Economic Development – Business & Workforce Development   Clerk & Recorder’s Office Board of Ethics DIA – Denver International Airport – Aviation General Services – Facilities, Purchasing, Utilities                Department  Parks & Recreation    Excise & License City Attorney’s Office       District Attorney’s Office  Human Services - Adults, Family & Child Assistance Police Department        Sheriff Department City Council Environmental Health – Public Health, Animal Care Human Rights & Community Relations Public Works
Job Responsibilities:
Interns will work alongside a City mentor. They will have the opportunity to perform roles areas such as:  ·         Policy Research ·         Community Service ·         Communication ·         Research and drafting materials for public education ·         Special Projects ·         Statistical Analysis ·         Project Analysis ·         Program Management ·         Active participation in strategic planning process ·         Attends meetings, conferences, or other educational classes and participates in training offered by the City and applies information to work assignment. ·         Trains in and assists with interviews, investigations and other field work to collect and/or verify information and documents findings ·         Other duties specific to the department and academic programs. ·         Data Mining ·         Performance Metrics City and County of Denver provides work experience to individuals in a multitude of diverse degree programs.  Interns roles and responsibilities will vary by specific assignment in many different business environments from the Mayor's Office to Mountain Parks.
Qualifications:
Paid internships contain specific requirements including: Some positions require current enrollment in a college program leading to an Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree or higher Degree in professional field specific to the departmental and/or work assignment.  Some positions require completion of  6 - 60 credits at the time of applications to current enrollment in a Bachelor Degree program leading to a Master Degree and/or which are adjacent to their academic studies. All positions require active enrollment with a learning institution that is accredited through the Higher Learning Commission. All positions require attached copies of your official/unofficial college transcript(s) (please redact any personal information such as social security number). General requirements for all internships: students must be actively enrolled in an accredited college/university  program (accredited through the Higher Learning Commission) at the time of application continued active enrollment is required to remain as an intern Specific Qualifications will vary by internship: the qualifications required for our internships vary based on the type of intern role.  Academic / Co-op internships If you are interested or applying for a co-op / academic internship (where your school has a program for you to receive credits for the time spent with us as an intern) then the specific requirements will be defined by the school's requirements and our Memo of Understanding (MOU).  If you are unsure if your school offers a co-op relationship, or academic internship program please contact your school's career center. Preferred Qualifications   Working knowledge with Microsoft Excel and Word; Ability to maintain strict confidentially; Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy; Attention to detail, and adherence to company policies and procedures; Strong analytical skills; Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Additional Information:
The City and County of Denver values leadership that influences the commitment, ability and willingness of employees to provide quality service to the citizens of Denver. Compensation: Some will be unpaid /academic and paid internships.  Compensation will vary. Academic Internships Opportunities We welcome individuals who are interested in applying through their school's Academic Program, to combine a credit-bearing independent study with outside, non-paid work experience. Students receive real world experience in positions related to their academic major and career goals. Credit hours offered for academic internships varies from school to school. For more information on Academic opportunities contact your school's Career Center to determine academic internship requirements. Background Check/Drug Testing: Candidates must pass a criminal background check up to 10 year employment verification and education verification. Additional checks such as physical and drug testing may be required. Classification Title: Intern VaryAgency: Career Service Authority (CSA) - Denver's Human Resource AgencyTo Apply: Please select the apply button at the top of this posting, or visit www.denvergov.org/jobs .Recruiters: ML