About Our Job

Who We Are

The Denver International Airport (DEN) Systems Integration Management Office (SIMO) is actively seeking a DENtern to contribute to their division, which plays a crucial role in ensuring seamless integration of various airport operations, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering enterprise-wide collaboration. This new division, under the Chief of Staff’s portfolio, will function as a central office, offering proactive, hands-on leadership. It will ensure that capital and program management, operations, maintenance, and customer service are seamlessly integrated into a cohesive ecosystem.

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 $19.75-$22.32, 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 intern you will get to experience working on projects such as:

• Coordinating program development and implementation steps in the exploration, initiation, and testing of leading-edge ideas resulting from Leadership DEN and Eno AirMAX Capstone Projects.
• Conducting assessments and making recommendations related to DEN multi-sector stakeholders and related projects.
• Developing and implementing an enterprise-wide communication plan related to the DEN-wide goals and objectives of SIMO.
• Providing technical support to SIMO management on DEN plans, programs, and projects in the development of comprehensive reports, correspondence and cost estimates to executive and management staff, City Council, Mayor’s Office and outside regulatory agencies.

Ideal Candidate Summary

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

• Interest in public service and enhancing customer experience in the aviation industry.
• Knowledge of public administration, and social, political, and environmental issues influencing the aviation industry.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Initiative, resiliency, and adaptability to changing circumstances and deadlines within a dynamic organization and evolving industry.
• Creativity and innovation in problem-solving.
• Well-developed listening, communication, writing, and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to seek guidance on assignments prior to deadlines.
• Sound judgment, creativity, and innovation in decision-making.

To be successful, our ideal candidate also:

• Maintains a high degree of integrity and respect for self and others.
• Prioritizes values-driven customer service.
• Is committed to learning and is not afraid to seek constructive feedback to improve.
• Is intentional about being empathetic, kind, and flexible with teammates and superiors.
• Keeps an open mind and has sense of purpose.
• Enjoys a sense of humor

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirement: Current enrollment in an accredited college program leading to a certificate, licensure, associates, bachelor’s, or other higher degree, 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.
• Additional document (optional, but highly encouraged):  Cover letter detailing why you are interested in this position.

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 do not offer housing or relocation assistance for this position.

Internship Duration and Hours: This is a one year internship with a start date of June 2nd, and a completion date of May 1st, 2026. The schedule will be between 20 and 35 hours per week.

Application Deadline:

This position will accept applications