Internship Opportunities
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Job Description
About the Company:
The City of Englewood, Colorado, is a vibrant community of over 34,000 residents and 2,100 businesses, bordering Denver to the south. It offers a small-city atmosphere with access to the amenities of the Denver metropolitan area. The city is committed to a strategic plan that runs through 2025, focusing on sustainability, community wellbeing, job training, and infrastructure improvements. It also provides a wide range of services including policing, water, sewer, parks and recreation, and more.
Job Description:
The City of Englewood is offering internship opportunities across various departments for students pursuing associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degrees. This is a hands-on learning experience designed to provide exposure to municipal government/the public sector and offer networking opportunities.
What You’ll Be Doing:
• Hands-on learning and applying your degree.
• Learning more about municipal government/public sector.
• Networking with multiple departments and interns across the City.
What They Are Looking For:
• Currently enrolled and pursuing an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree.
• Available to work full-time (30-40 hours per week) during the summer (May/June through August/September).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and effectively multitask.
• Experience using Microsoft Office.
• Detail-oriented mindset.
• Quick learner.
• Problem-solving skills.
Internships Are Available In The Following Departments:
• City Manager’s Office: Oversees general operations, implements policy decisions, and coordinates community relations and special projects.
• Community Development Department: Manages building, zoning, planning, business, housing, and environmental initiatives.
• Communications Department: Handles press releases, media inquiries, communications campaigns, social media, and neighborhood programs.
• Human Resources Department: Focuses on policy development, recruitment, benefits, compensation, training, and employee/labor relations.
• Finance Department: Manages financial management, including administration, budget, accounts payable, procurement, and licensing. Potential projects include internal auditing, financial analysis, system implementation, and asset inventory control.
• Information Technology Department: Provides application and hardware support, maintains IT services, and focuses on data analytics and GIS.
• Parks, Recreation, Library and Golf: Oversees recreation centers, the library, aquatic center, golf course, and parks, running community engagement programs.
• Police Department: Organized into Patrol, Special Operations and Codes, and Support Services divisions. Runs programs including code enforcement, community relations, and victim assistance.
• Public Works Department: Constructs, repairs, and maintains city infrastructure, including streets, traffic systems, and building facilities. Provides engineering expertise for public projects.
Qualifications:
• Completion of at least one year of undergraduate studies.
• Interest in the public sector.
Compensation:
• Interns will make between $18-$30 per hour (may vary by department).
Dates:
• Dates can be negotiated, but internships generally begin in May and end in early August.
Hours:
• City offices are open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Alternative work schedules, including telework, can be discussed.
How to Apply:
• Apply by visiting the City of Englewood’s job board.
Contact:
• For more information or questions, contact the Human Resources Department at humanresources@englewoodco.gov.
