Intern- Marketing/ Community Outreach Event Coordinator

Please submit an unofficial transcript with your application.

Hiring Criteria :

The position may be a paid position. However, the candidate must currently be a student attending college/university or must have graduated in the last six (6) months.

Education Requirements:

- Freshman or Sophomore OR (one or the other) Junior, Senior, or Graduate level student majoring in Public Affairs, Communications or Marketing or Hospitality , or a related field.

Experience Requirements

- Preferred experience in retail customer service

- Proven working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook.

License Requirements:

- Current Colorado driver’s license “R”, with a satisfactory driving record required

Pre-Employment Requirements:

- A background check including education and criminal history.

- Driving is required; we'll also request:

- - A motor vehicle background check.

- A pre-placement clinic appointment which may include a physical, drug and alcohol test, strength test, and worker’s compensation background test.

An offer of employment may be contingent upon satisfactory results of a post-offer drug test and alcohol. Denver Water tests for the following: amphetamines, cocaine, marijuana (THC), opiates, and phencyclidine (PCP). A strength test may also be conducted due to the physical requirements of the position. This strength test may include lifting, pushing, and pulling various amounts of weight as well as crouching, squatting, and lifting one’s own body weight from various positions. If the position is deemed safety-sensitive or requires a CDL, you will be placed on the random drug and alcohol testing list, which means you may be tested if your name is selected while employed at Denver Water.

Applicants for employment at Denver Water must be authorized to work in the U.S.  Denver Water will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Working for Denver Water offers a rewarding and comprehensive employment experience marked by a strong organizational culture. At the heart of Denver Water's workplace are its core values: vision, integrity, passion, excellence, and respect. These principles guide every aspect of the organization, fostering a collaborative and purpose-driven environment where employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact on the community and the future of water sustainability.

Summer Position:

Full time: Late May- September 2025: 28-40 hours. Typically, on event days, 8-hour shifts, though some event days may exceed 10 hours, including weekends. Non-event days will be used for event logistics planning.

Tuesday - Saturday [8:00 am - 5:00 pm] (majority on-site work) Daily hours are flexible depending on event schedule.

Internship Project Description:

This intern will join the Manager & Staff division within Public Affairs/ Integrated Marketing section and will:

- Provide logistic support for Denver Water activation at community events.

- Provide external communication for event logistics and community engagement requests.

- Represent Denver Water at community events.

- Support materials organization and inventory management.

- Coordinate and procure materials for internal engagement event requests.

- Develop and promote internal communications to increase awareness and employee participation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities to perform this intern project:

- Attention to detail

- A creative mindset with the ability to execute ideas.

- Time management

- Ability/desire to work independently

- Comfortable in engaging with the public/ outgoing and approachable personality

- Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must. Spanish language is a plus.

Critical thinking

During the Summer Intern Program, there are three( 3) mandatory events.

Intern positions do not come with any benefits other than holiday pay and Accrued Paid Sick Leave. Interns and Denver Water Temps accrue one hour of Accrued Paid Sick Leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year per the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act .

Denver Water is committed to creating a diverse work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number is received. Denver Water reserves the right to either close or extend a posting.

We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees. Smoking, including e-cigarettes, is prohibited on all Denver Water property .

Denver Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to building a culturally diverse workforce. We encourage applications from women, People of Color, veterans, and people with disabilities.

Ashley Kessens

1600 W. 12 th Avenue

Denver, CO 80204-3412

Ashley.Kessens@denverwater.org