Human Resources COLLEGE Intern (10 weeks)

City and County of Denver•Denver, CO

12h•$21 - $24•Hybrid

About The Position

About Our Job What We Offer This internship is an on-call position, which means it is a part-time, hourly role. The City and County of Denver offers a competitive pay rate to commensurate with education, with the pay range for this position between $20.92-23.64/hour, based on level of education. This position is eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denver’s 457b retirement plan. This position is not eligible for other additional benefits. On-call positions may have routine or variable work schedules. Location Flexibility The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model with a required 3 days in office which is located at Denver International Airport, Gateway Office, 4347 Airport Way, Denver, CO 80239. Employees work where needed to support business at Denver International Airport (DEN). We do not offer housing or relocation assistance for this position. Employees must work within the state of Colorado. Internship Duration and Hours This is a 10-week internship from Monday, June 1, 2026 - Friday, August 7, 2026, with typical hours not exceeding 39 hours a week. Who We Are & What You’ll Do Since opening on Feb. 28, 1995, Denver International Airport (DEN) has become one of the world’s busiest airports. In 2025, 82,427,962 passengers passed through DEN, making DEN 4th busiest airport in the U.S. and the world’s 10th busiest airport. DEN is Colorado’s primary economic engine, generating $47.2 billion in annual economic impact for the state. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and strive to keep Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility (EDIA) at the center of all that we do. Through the DEN Intern (nicknamed “DENtern”) Program, students gain real world experience in aviation and workforce development while building professional skills. DENterns participate in a cohort-based model that emphasizes networking, collaboration, and professional growth, attending all scheduled professional development sessions, tours, and engaging in impactful projects across the airport. DEN’s Office of Human Resources (OHR) is actively seeking a HR DENtern to contribute to their division. As part of DEN's Strategic Plan, Vision 100, which envisions reaching 100 million annual passengers, DEN’s HR staff plays a pivotal role in supporting the talented employees who operate one of the largest and busiest airports in the aviation industry. The DEN OHR plays a pivotal role in assisting DEN transform the aviation industry. We serve as the glue that binds its different operations into a single coherent and efficient entity. We act as a resource for employees and managers regarding hiring, onboarding, compensation, employee relations, coaching as well as other human resources related activities. As a DENtern you will get to experience working alongside the DEN’s OHR team along with other DEN Airport staff while supporting projects which could include but are not limited to: Project #1: Helping research, develop and create coaching tools and documents to assist leaders with structured approaches to facilitate development conversations, 1:1 meetings, investigatory interviews and/or performance calibration sessions. Project #2: Assisting in development and implementation of a strategic compensation review approach, and creation of a compensation project intake plan process. Project #3: AI integration. Helping DEN OHR team look at new ways that AI can help enhance and simplify HR processes while keeping data security in the fore front. Project #4: Collaborate with a team of fellow DENterns to conduct discovery research on a key aviation megatrend. This includes gathering data, interviewing industry experts, and analyzing findings. At the end of the summer, your team will present insights to DEN’s executive leadership to help shape strategic innovation and prepare the airport for the future. What You’ll Bring Our ideal candidate has some or all the following interests, characteristics and skills: Someone who has education and interest in working with people, research, and development Someone who likes working with people and is confident asking questions and searching for solutions Someone with a systems mindset interested in how tools, processes, and AI integration can drive business decisions and the future of the DEN airport Someone seeking to gain project or program management skills, offering progressive exposure to research and innovation, professional development opportunities, and the chance to shape organizational strategy

Requirements

Education Requirement: College: This position is open to students currently enrolled in an accredited college program leading to a certificate, licensure, associates, bachelors, higher degree, or up to one year post college graduation.
Experience: None
Mandatory documentation required to be considered for this position: 1–2-page resume, Transcripts – either official or unofficial; dated within your current academic term. This is only used to verify amounts of credits; grades will not influence decisions.

Nice To Haves

Someone who has education and interest in working with people, research, and development
Someone who likes working with people and is confident asking questions and searching for solutions
Someone with a systems mindset interested in how tools, processes, and AI integration can drive business decisions and the future of the DEN airport
Someone seeking to gain project or program management skills, offering progressive exposure to research and innovation, professional development opportunities, and the chance to shape organizational strategy
Research and Analytics: Curious and analytical mindset. The ability to assess data, utilize new technologies, and add to current study; meticulous care to detail in documentation and data gathering. Ability to develop and deliver solutions.
Effective Communication skills (written and oral): Writing and oral communication skills for expressing concepts and results; ability to communicate research findings clearly and captivatingly
Interpersonal Skills: Verbal and nonverbal communication, the ability to handle conflict, teamwork, empathy, listen and a positive attitude
Flexibility: Embraces the idea that employees can be productive no matter when or where they perform their work
Creativity and Innovation: Thinking outside the box and coming up with new and unique concepts. Someone who takes those creative ideas and turns them into practical an value outcomes.
Time Management: Proactively taking on new challenges and responsibilities; effective time management to prioritize activities and achieve project deadlines.

Responsibilities

Helping research, develop and create coaching tools and documents to assist leaders with structured approaches to facilitate development conversations, 1:1 meetings, investigatory interviews and/or performance calibration sessions.
Assisting in development and implementation of a strategic compensation review approach, and creation of a compensation project intake plan process.
AI integration. Helping DEN OHR team look at new ways that AI can help enhance and simplify HR processes while keeping data security in the fore front.
Collaborate with a team of fellow DENterns to conduct discovery research on a key aviation megatrend. This includes gathering data, interviewing industry experts, and analyzing findings.
Present insights to DEN’s executive leadership to help shape strategic innovation and prepare the airport for the future.