About Our Job

DENtern College Intern – Technical Operations Program Administration

Who We Are

The Denver International Airport (DEN) Technical Operations division is actively seeking to fill an emerging talent position as a Technical Intern to contribute to their division. As part of DEN's Strategic Plan, Vision 100, which envisions reaching 100 million annual passengers, Technical Operations plays a pivotal role in transforming the aviation industry. Technical Operations provides leadership over multiple operating programs to include all Passenger and Baggage Conveyance systems. These systems include the management of multiple operations and maintenance contractors responsible for the airport’s automated people mover (APM), DEN’s network of over 350 traditional conveyances (i.e., elevators, escalators, power walks), as well as ICS and additional conveyor baggage systems. All systems operate 24/7/365.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive pay rate to commensurate with education. The salary range for this position is $20.92-$23.64/hour, based on education. Denver International Airport emerging talent positions are required to attend all sessions of professional development within the cohort model. You will be onboarded with a cohort of peers to begin to help you develop your network across the aviation industry.

As an emerging talent college intern, you will get to experience working on projects such as:

• Assist the Technical Operations team with data, documents, file management, and information to review for contract compliance, related projects, and deliverables.
• Attend various operations, maintenance, and project meetings to assist the team with continuity of operations, customer services, and project progression.
• Receive hands-on, and back-of-house experience and exposure to some of the many technical operations at DEN.
• Get trained to assist in coordination and scheduling processes within the conveyance programs.
• Have the opportunity to assist in molding the strategic direction of the division by evaluating opportunities for innovation.

Ideal Candidate Summary

What You’ll Bring

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

• Effective Communication (written and oral): Writing and open communication skills for expressing concepts and results; ability to communicate research findings clearly and captivatingly.
• Research and analytics:  The ability to assess data, find partners, and add to current study; meticulous care to detail in documentation and data gathering.
• 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 and valuable outcomes.
• Time Management: Proactively taking on new challenges and responsibilities; effective time management to prioritize activities and achieve project deadlines.
• Program Management: Someone who is both curious and is okay to get uncomfortable by asking questions when getting exposed to new programs, understandings, and opportunities. The ability to utilize the professional development opportunity to shape organization strategy. Have a positive attitude and add to the environment as we engage with a diverse stakeholder group to overcome challenges and prepare for new ones.

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). 
• Experience: None 
• Education and Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted. 

Mandatory documentation required to be considered for this position:

• Resume (with most current information)
• Transcripts – either official or unofficial; dated within your current academic term. This is only used to verify amounts of credits; grades will not influence decision.

Optional Documents

• Cover letter detailing why you are interested in this position.

Application Deadline:

This position will accept applications from February 10th until February 21st at 11:59pm. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

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