Office of the Governor Intern (Fall 2026).

Department Information

The Governor's Office is part of the Department of Government Affairs within the State of Colorado. The Governor, Jared Polis, is dedicated to building a Colorado For All, aiming to enhance the lives of residents and protect natural resources.

Description Of Job

Position Title: Office of the Governor Intern
Hourly Rate: $20/hour
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Position Type: Temporary
Work Schedule: 16 hours/week; 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
Term: Approximately September-December

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Exposure to the operations and day-to-day tasks of the Governor’s Office
• Professional development opportunities and relational network building
• Connect Coloradans with advocates and resources across the state to ensure a first-class constituent services program
• Assist with Correspondence (draft proclamations, congratulatory letters, welcome letters, retirement letters, and letters of recognition)
• Ensure all correspondence follows accessibility standards
• Aid in Correspondent Services and Correspondence Team
• Provide general administrative support to the Governor’s office staff
• Assist with basic requests such as printer technical support, ordering supplies, etc.
• Provide information about the office and organization to constituents and visitors
• Coordinate with the Office of the Governor’s Community Engagement team and Constituent Services and Correspondence team
• Understand digital accessibility standards and basic document remediation skills
• Assist various staff members in different offices within the Governor's Office (writing briefs, doing research, etc.)
• Special projects and other duties as assigned

Essential Skills

• Commitment to consistent weekly hours based on individual schedules
• Excellent writing, communication, and proofreading skills
• Strong individual initiative/work ethic
• Interest in public service
• Strong commitment to good government and nonpartisanship
• Required skills include the ability to work independently, a strong attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, executive staff, other departments and agencies and the general public
• Flexibility and drive to work remotely if required

Conditions of Employment

• Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment
• Must reside in Colorado at time of employment

Supplemental Information

Benefits Information: Temporary employees are ineligible for all State of Colorado Benefits except for the following: Colorado State Employee Assistant Program benefits, PERA retirement employer contributions, Sick Leave Benefits, RTD Eco Pass, and Inclusion and Belonging.

The Governor's Office embraces diversity and does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, national or ethnic origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, age, or physical ability. The Governor's Office and the State of Colorado are equal-opportunity employers.

Conditions of Employment: Applicants must confirm submission of cover letter, resume, and writing sample. Writing Sample (required): Provide a one-page writing sample in response to one of the following prompts (choose one):
Prompt 1: Draft a one-page response to Bryanna, a constituent from Denver, regarding her concerns with state income tax and driver’s license renewal.
Prompt 2: Draft a one-page welcome letter for the Pumpkin and Gourd Farmers Association's annual Pumpkin extravaganza in Colorado.

Please note: Writing samples created through AI will not be considered. All writing samples must be original material. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.