About Our Job

Who We Are

Since opening on Feb. 28, 1995, Denver International Airport (DEN) has become one of the world’s busiest airports. In 2025, 82,427,962 passengers passed through DEN, making DEN 4th busiest airport in the U.S. and the world’s 10th busiest airport. DEN is Colorado’s primary economic engine, generating $47.2 billion in annual economic impact for the state. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and strive to keep Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility (EDIA) at the center of all that we do.

What We Offer

This internship is an on-call position, which means it is a part-time, hourly role. The City and County of Denver offers a competitive pay rate to commensurate with education, with the pay range for this position between $19.75 to $22.34 per hour. This position is eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denver’s 457b retirement plan. This position is not eligible for other additional benefits. On-call positions may have routine or variable work schedules. 

Denver International Airport's emerging talent positions require DENterns to participate in a cohort-based model that emphasizes networking, collaboration, and professional growth, attending all scheduled professional development sessions, tours, and engaging in impactful projects across the airport.

What You'll Do

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

At Denver International Airport, Systems Integration Management is the practice of connecting people, projects, operations, stakeholders, and decisions across one of the world's most complex airport environments. SIMO helps align work across organizational boundaries, coordinate enterprise priorities, and ensure initiatives are implemented as part of a connected system rather thanas independent efforts. Drawing from disciplines such as systems integration, program integration, organizational readiness, governance, and continuous improvement, SIMO helps the airport deliver outcomes that no single department could achieve alone. 

As an intern, you will gain 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. 

What You'll Bring 

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.  

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

• Interest in public service and enhancing customer experience in the aviation industry. 

• Knowledge of public administration, 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 a sense of purpose. 

• Enjoys a sense of humor  

Location Flexibility 

The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model with a required 3 days in the office. This position will report to our brand-new Gateway Building and employee parking will be provided. Employees work where needed to support the business at the Denver International Airport. We do not offer housing or relocation assistance for this position. 

Internship Duration and Hours 

This internship is expected to continue through May 2027. Hours will vary based on business needs, with a typical schedule ranging from 20 to 30 hours per week, not to exceed 39 hours in any given week. The intern’s work schedule will be flexible to accommodate their current academic commitments. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Education Requirement: Current enrollment in an accredited college program leading to a certificate, licensure, associate's, 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 used only to verify credit amounts; grades will not influence the decision. 

• Additional document (optional, but highly encouraged): Cover letter detailing why you are interested in this position.  

Application Deadline   

This position is expected to stay open until Friday, 10/16. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than Friday, 10/16 at 11:59 PM. 

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.  

FBI Background Check 

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. By position, a pre-employment physical/drug test may be required. 

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The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. 

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Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

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