Governor's Executive Internship Program

Please see below for information on the Governor’s Executive Internship Program. This is an exciting opportunity to work for the Governor’s office in a program developed specifically to give Colorado’s future leaders practical experience in a range of career areas (see below). The program was designed with professional development and reflective learning in mind, and these internship opportunities have all the components to make for excellent PLC Walkabout experiences!
 
You can solidify your path to an interview by mentioning you are a CU Boulder, Presidents Leadership Class scholar in your cover letter. To be clear, mentioning you are in PLC in no way guarantees you a position. As with any job or internship application, you can always improve your chances of a position offer by:
·         Reading application instructions thoroughly
·         Putting your best work into the application, cover letter, resume and any other required materials
·         Bringing your “A game” to the interview!
 
Read on to learn more and be sure to let me know if you decide to apply.

Silas


Governor's Executive Internship Program: Now Accepting Applications for Summer 2017
An unpaid program designed for students and individuals who are innovative and passionate about public service.
 
Internships Available in the Following Areas:

  • Accounting
  • Office of Chief of Staff
  • Colorado Greening Government
  • Communications Office
  • Community Partnerships
  • Governor’s Office of Correspondence
  • Office of eHealth Innovation (OeHI)
  • Energy Internship
  • Office of Legal Counsel
  • Office of the Lieutenant Governor
  • Office of Policy and Research
  • Governor’s Office: Scheduling
  • Citizens’ Advocate Office

 
The Governor’s Executive Internship is intended to provide:

  • Exposure to the operations and day-to-day tasks of the Governor’s Office
  • Experiential learning and assignments that reflect methods in how the office strives for government to be more effective, efficient and elegant
  • A framework to enhance educational experience through practical work and research, thereby developing skills useful for career development

 
Requirements for participation:

  • Commitment to consistent weekly hours based on individual schedules
  • During the Summer session: minimum 20hrs/week, working at least 3 consecutive hours per day in the office, for 12 weeks, during the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
  • Excellent writing, communication, and proofreading skills
  • Strong individual initiative/work ethic
  • Interest in public service
  • Ability to responsibly handle and participate in confidential work
  • Strong commitment to good government and nonpartisanship

 
Application Deadline (for priority consideration):  April 3, 2017
 
Summer Intern Orientations*: Monday, May 15, 2017 and Monday, June 12, 2017.
*If selected, your internship will begin after your orientation.
 
HOW TO APPLY: Submit a complete internship application (attached), cover letter, resume, and one to two-page writing sample: CLICK HERE