Denver City Council Internship

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

4d • $20 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

From the culture and arts to unique experiences and world-class business opportunities – there are countless reasons to love Denver. It takes many hands to keep a city as dynamic and vibrant as ours running and thriving. The unique energy and spirit that draws people to the Mile High City all begins with the City and County of Denver. With more than 11,000 employees, the City and County of Denver team members are the heart of Denver. You can make a real difference with the work you do every day and have a hand in shaping the future of the city. See yourself here. Want to learn more about our values and benefits? Please click here. Application Deadline Applications will be accepted until 11:59PM on Sunday, April 26. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than 11:59PM on Sunday, April 26. Please review the required documentation to be considered for this position. Incomplete applications cannot be considered. Required Documentation to be Considered Resume (with most current information) Transcripts – either official or unofficial; dated within your current academic term, or acceptance letter if newly enrolled/starting. This is only used to verify amounts of credits; grades will not influence decision Cover letter detailing why you are interested in this opportunity What We Offer Denver City Council is seeking Interns to provide support to our Council Members. This is a part-time, hourly position that will work no more than 20 hours per week. We are seeking candidates who can be available to start as early as June 8. Internships will end on September, with the possibility of an extension, if mutually agreed upon. The pay range for this position is $20.22/hour $22.85/hour, based on education. Interns are not eligible for benefits. Please note this position may require regular work outside of normal business hours, including evenings and weekends. Location & Schedule In this position you can expect to work primarily on-site 3 – 4 days per week at either a District Office or the Denver City and County Building. Interns may work in the evenings and weekends, as needed. Special events, meetings, and other City Council events may take place off-site at various locations around Denver. What You’ll Do City Council Internships are built around the core responsibilities of policy/legislative research, constituent services, and marketing & communications. Interns will wear many hats and adapt to priorities and tasks, as needed. This is a great opportunity to learn the inner workings of City Council within the City and County of Denver through various projects, tasks, and support needed for a growing and changing community. Interns will experience a fast-paced, professional environment while working special projects and scheduling details for events that pertain to city council and our Denver’s residents.

Requirements

• Education requirement: Current enrollment in an accredited college program leading to a certificate, licensure, associates, bachelor’s, or higher degree in, or a recent graduate (completed specified program within 1 year of completion).
• Experience Requirement: None
• Education/Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted.

Nice To Haves

• Our ideal internship candidate will have excellent interpersonal communication skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• This individual is expected to be a self-starter with an inherent high work ethic.
• The desired candidate should be capable of maintaining a positive attitude in a high pressure, confidentiality-sensitive and fast-paced environment.
• Our ideal internship candidate will also be pursuing an education in or have an interest in:
• Public administration
• Political science
• Legislative affairs
• Community engagement
• Marketing
• Communications

Responsibilities

• Assist in a variety of constituent services such as answering questions, complaints, concerns, and requests in a timely and professional manner
• Conduct policy research - study the origin, development, and operation of municipal, state, and federal governments. You may study topics such as public opinion, political decision making, and ideology.
• Budget - Assist with managing district budgets.
• Assist with social media planning and content creation
• Write competently in a variety of styles to communicate agendas, briefs, summaries for notifications, and a variety of events/meetings
• Facilitate advance efforts and coordinate logistics for Council Members’ schedules and community engagements/commitments
• Attend external meetings, public meetings, and project team meetings
• Request and collect briefs and agendas for speaking and event preparations and meetings
• Complete additional projects, as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees