Jeffco Emerging Tech Innovation Intern
About The Position
We are searching for an Innovation Intern to conduct research and provide recommendations in support of an emerging county-wide AI upskilling program. This initiative is focused on building a more resilient workforce by helping Jefferson County employees and community members develop essential skills for using AI in in-demand roles. The intern will support early-stage research and planning efforts that inform how the program could be designed, delivered, and evaluated. This may include researching comparable programs, exploring approaches to curriculum, and identifying tools or strategies to support learning, assessment, and outcome measurement. The role may also involve applying business analysis practices such as understanding stakeholder needs, documenting requirements, and analyzing gaps to help translate research findings into actionable recommendations. The successful candidate will be curious, analytical, and interested in research-driven decision making, business analysis, and the intersection of technology, workforce development, and public service.
Requirements
- Interest in research, evaluation, business analysis, or program design
- Interest in workforce development, education, emerging technologies, or organizational improvement
- Comfort gathering, synthesizing, and analyzing information from multiple sources
- Interest in understanding stakeholder needs and translating them into program recommendations
- Interest in how people learn new skills and how learning outcomes are measured
- Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Adaptable and comfortable working in ambiguity
- Experience taking initiative and contributing to exploratory or analytical projects
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree
- Interest or experience in research, business analysis, program evaluation, or learning design
- Familiarity with learning platforms, assessment strategies, or outcome measurement concepts
Responsibilities
- Conduct research on comparable AI upskilling or workforce development programs
- Assist in analyzing approaches to curriculum design and learning models
- Explore options related to learning platforms, assessment strategies, or tools for tracking outcomes
- Support efforts to define and measure success metrics for a pilot program
- Apply basic business analysis techniques to understand stakeholder needs and program requirements
- Synthesize research and analysis into clear insights and recommendations
- Support documentation and knowledge sharing related to the pilot and research process
- Assist with piloting or testing components of the program as appropriate
Benefits
- Employees are able to earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours.
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Career Level
Intern
