City and County of Denver · 5 hours ago
Executive Office Business Operations High School Intern - Denver International Airport
Denver, CO
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$19.29/hr - $19.29/hr
0+ years expCity and County of Denver is looking for a High School Intern to join their Executive Office Business Operations team at Denver International Airport. The intern will provide senior and executive level support, assisting with administrative tasks, project management, and collaborating with department staff while gaining real-world experience in aviation and workforce development.
Non ProfitGovernmentPublic SafetyHealthcareHealth CareSecurity
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assist Executive Office admin staff with scheduling meetings and conference rooms to include assisting in special events
Help manage and update standard operating procedures
Ensure all documents meet accessibility standards
Support various projects as assigned by the CEO
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
This position is open to 16 to 19 year olds who are currently enrolled in high school, are homeschooled, or up to one year post high school graduation
None
No substitution of experience for education is permitted
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 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
A passion for aviation and an interest in learning how a major airport operates, especially how leaders make decisions for millions of travelers
Curiosity and a willingness to learn new things, even if this is your first time working in an office environment
Friendly, positive, and professional behavior, with a desire to help others and represent the Executive Office well
Strong personal organization and a desire to bring order to fast-moving environments, including calendars, documents, and meeting logistics
Open‑minded and creative, especially when solving problems or supporting new projects
Team‑oriented, excited to collaborate with staff and other DENterns on research and office tasks
Adaptability: You can go with the flow and adjust when plans change or new tasks come up
Interpersonal Skills: You communicate well with others, are polite, and feel comfortable asking questions when you need help
Attention to Detail: You notice small things, follow directions carefully, and double-check your work
Customer Service: You are patient, approachable, and enjoy helping people, whether in person, over email, or by phone
Time Management: You can organize your day, keep track of deadlines, and stay on top of multiple tasks
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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