• 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 
   
   

Desired Skill Set: 

• 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.  
   

Minimum Qualifications 

• 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  

• 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 decisions. 

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.  

Application Deadline   

This position is expected to stay open until Sunday, February 23, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than February 22nd at 11:59 PM. 

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.  

FBI Background Check: FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN). Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment. By position, a pre-employment physical/drug test may be required.