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 $20.22-22.78 hourly, 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. Employees work where needed to support business, at the Denver International Airport. We do not offer housing or relocation assistance for this position.

Internship Duration and Hours:

6-Month: This is a 6-month internship with a completion date of Friday, November 20, 2026, with typical hours not exceeding 39 hours a week.

Who We Are

Since opening on February 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.

The Denver International Airport (DEN) Culture & Strategy – Airport Access & Business Opportunity is actively seeking a Business Learning & Development College DENtern to contribute to their division. As part of DEN's Strategic Plan, Vision 100, which envisions reaching 100 million annual passengers, Culture & Strategy plays a pivotal role in transforming the aviation industry.

Within the Culture & Strategy Division, the Business Learning & Development (BLD) team works to create programming and supportive environments, while providing excellent customer service to small businesses and supporting the City and County of Denver’s Division of Small Business and Opportunity’s Mentor Protégé program. The primary program within BLD’s portfolio is the Business Development Training Academy (BDTA). BDTA is an industry-leading program that provides training and resources to help small businesses implement a systematic approach for pursuing contracting opportunities at DEN and support their continued learning as a DEN contractor and/or concessionaire. 

As an intern you will get to experience working on projects such as, but not limited to:

Project #1: Program Coordination Support

Support classroom management duties, including coordinating speakers, communicating with students, managing attendance, and preparing class materials.

Coordinating virtual classroom presence for BDTA students and helping to maintain engagement.

Project #2: Build a Weekly Communications & Engagement Template

 Draft and deliver weekly communications to BDTA program participants—crafting clear, professional, and engaging messages that include reminders, updates, and outreach efforts designed to strengthen students’ professional writing, confidence, and connection to the program

Project #3: Presentation & Facilitation Practice

Provide opportunities for DENterns to build confidence and skill in public speaking, facilitation, and leading student engagement moments.

Lead opening or closing class announcements to practice clear, confident verbal communication.

Facilitate one brief activity or engagement moment that strengthens group interaction and develops facilitation skills.

Project #4: BDTA Professional Services Pilot Program

Transform initial research into a small-scale pilot by helping design a draft workshop or resource tailored for Professional Services firms.

Contribute to the development of a draft workshop or resources informed by industry research and best practices.

Support planning and refinement of the pilot to ensure it is practical, relevant, and ready for preliminary testing.

Project #5: BDTA Alumni Association Coordination

Support early coordination and engagement with the BDTA Alumni board and association members.

What You’ll Bring

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following interests, characteristics and skills:

• An interest in business development, training, or community impact

• Interest in supporting small businesses, entrepreneurs, and diverse communities

• Collaborative with a positive, team-oriented attitude

• Creative thinker who enjoys problem-solving and trying new ideas

• Proactive, dependable, and able to manage multiple tasks

Desired Skill Set:

• Customer Service: Understanding and addressing client needs.

• Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and working well with others.

• Presentation Skills: Ability to present ideas clearly and confidently.

• Problem-Solving: Analyzing issues and developing solutions.

• Research: Identifying and collecting information about a given topic

Minimum Qualifications

• 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).

• This position is open to students currently enrolled in an accredited college program leading to a certificate, licensure, associates, bachelors, higher degree in, or up to one year post college graduation.

• Experience: None 

• Education and Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted. 

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 hiring decision.

Optional Documents

• Cover letter detailing why you are interested in this position and 3-5 new skills, experiences, or tools you are hoping to take away from this experience.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

TA3181 Professional Administration Intern

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Position Type

Oncall

Position Salary Range

$20.22 - $22.85

Target Pay

Agency

Denver International Airport

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. 

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