City and County of Denver · 12 hours ago
Human Resources COLLEGE Intern (10 weeks)
Denver International Airport
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$20.92/hr - $23.64/hr
0+ years expThe City and County of Denver is seeking a Human Resources COLLEGE Intern to join their team at Denver International Airport. This internship offers students the opportunity to gain real-world experience in aviation and workforce development while participating in various HR-related projects.
Non ProfitGovernmentPublic SafetyHealthcareHealth CareSecurity
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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
Helping DEN OHR team look at new ways that AI can help enhance and simplify HR processes while keeping data security in the forefront
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
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
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
Benefits
Eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denver’s 457b retirement plan
Company
City and County of Denver
The City and County of Denver has adopted the "Adoption of Level Red-Severe Risk" Public Health Order, as amended by Colorado Public Health.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.37MKey Investors
Consumer Product Safety CommissionOpportunity Now Colorado"US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation"
2024-07-02Grant· $0.08M
2024-03-19Grant· $1.54M
2023-11-09Grant· $0.75M
Leadership Team
Merlin Namuth
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
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