ASL Program Support Intern – Human Rights and Community Partnerships

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This unpaid internship is designed for an individual fluent in ASL who is interested in learning how accessibility services are coordinated within HRCP Access for All Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (DHHS). The intern will shadow the Program Coordinator and Program Administrator to understand how ASL Interpreting and CART services are scheduled, how community support is managed, and how outreach, resource development, and administrative operations function within a government accessibility division.

Requirements

• Fluency in American Sign Language
• Current enrollment in an accredited college program leading to a certificate, licensure, associates, bachelor’s, or higher degree in Science, technology, engineering, mathematics or closely related field, or a recent graduate (completed specified program within 1 year of completion).
• Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.
• Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
• Resume: 1-2 pages, with the most current information.
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts – either official or unofficial, dated within your current academic term.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with administrative tasks or customer/community support.
• Comfort using tools such as Teams, Zoom, Canva, and basic email platforms.
• Familiarity with Deaf culture and the broader Deaf/Hard of Hearing community.

Responsibilities

• Support scheduling and coordination of ASL interpreter and CART service requests, including communication tracking and confidentiality.
• Assist with monitoring the DHHS inbox, routing inquiries, and drafting replies under supervision.
• Observe VP public support and learn how referrals to city and community resources are handled.
• Help create social media content and public information materials, including ASL accessible content.
• Maintain and update the community resource directory and assist with basic data organization.
• Assist with vendor documentation tasks, such as distributing and organizing paperwork.
• Support community outreach by shadowing meetings and helping prepare materials for workshops and events.
• Provide general administrative and project support, including organizing files, preparing materials, and helping with events.

Benefits

• All City and County of Denver emerging talent positions are supported by a trained hiring manager and encouraged to attend up to 4 sessions of professional development each season (Winter/Spring, Summer and Fall).
• Competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees