Emergency Planning College Intern (6 Months) – Emergency Management - Denver International Airport

About Our Job 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 $20.22 to $22.78/hr, based on level of education. This position is eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denvers 457b retirement plan. This position is not eligible for other additional benefits. On-call positions may have routine or variable work schedules. Location Emergency Management employees work in a full-time onsite environment to support operations at Denver International Airport (DEN). We do not offer housing or relocation assistance for this position. Employees must work within the state of Colorado. Internship Duration and Hours This is a 6-month internship from Monday, June 1, 2026 - Friday, November 20, 2026, hours typically vary between 20-39 hours a week during the summer and 15-30 hours a week during school semesters. The DENterns work schedule will be flexible to accommodate their current academic commitments. Hours not exceeding 39 hours a week. Who We Are & What Youll Do Since opening on Feb. 28, 1995, Denver International Airport (DEN) has become one of the worlds busiest airports. In 2025, 82,427,962 passengers passed through DEN, making DEN 4th busiest airport in the U.S. and the worlds 10th busiest airport. DEN is Colorados 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. Through the DEN Intern (nicknamed DENtern) Program, students gain real world experience in aviation and workforce development while building professional skills. DENterns 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. Airport Operations Division is seeking an Emergency Planning DENtern to contribute to their division. As part of DEN's Strategic Plan, Vision 100, which envisions reaching 100 million annual passengers, the Emergency Management Section plays a pivotal role in transforming the aviation industry. The Emergency Management section conducts Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) training and exercises and develops both in-person and computer-based training. This team manages the multi-year training and exercise program, oversees and assists with the preparation and conduct of all emergency management exercises at the airport and FAA regulatory training. The Emergency Management team also staffs the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) with a duty manager for 15 hours a day and is responsible as the Incident Commander (IC) or EOC Manager for airport incidents As an DENtern, you will get to experience working alongside the Training & Exercise team within the Emergency Management Section, along with the Research and Innovation Team of the Center for Equity and Excellence in Aviation (CEEA), including projects such as, but not limited to: Training & Exercise Team Project #1: Exercise Program Logistics Support Aide team with logistics, including event planning, coordinating schedules, and preparing participant materials such as: Creating presentations. Gathering participant feedback. Creating communications for training or exercises. Project #2: Emergency Preparedness Development Assist with the development of one emergency preparedness exercise Participate in planning and development utilizing Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) guidance. Project #3: Lead Emergency Preparedness Month Activities Develop an emergency preparedness month engagement program for the airport Youll play a key role in enhancing personal and professional preparedness by partnering with airport stakeholders to create monthly and weekly activities. Project #4: DEN-wide Airport Exercise Support Contribute to the execution of the airports' FAR Part 139 Triennial Full-Scale Exercise Help organize and assist the team in preparation for the full-scale emergency exercise, including but not limited to set-up, tear-down, and other logistical support as needed. Research and Innovation Team Project #5: Aviation Megatrend Research Collaborate with a team of fellow DENterns to conduct discovery research on a key aviation megatrend. This includes gathering data, interviewing industry experts, and analyzing findings. At the end of the summer, your team will present insights to DENs executive leadership to help shape strategic innovation and prepare the airport for the future. What Youll Bring Our ideal candidate has some or all of the following skills, characteristics, and interests: A strong interest in entering the field of emergency management, seeking to gain emergency preparedness skills, or exposure to aviation emergency response principles. For someone seeking to gain project or program management skills, innovation, professional development, and the chance to shape an emergency preparedness program within an airport environment. Enjoys organizing and coordinating activities Curious about connecting the pieces of a projectlike a puzzleto ensure smooth coordination and align opportunities Desired Skill Set Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written abilities for reports, presentations, and stakeholder engagement Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with others Creativity: Generating innovative ideas and solutions Time Management: Efficiently managing time and meeting deadlines. Initiative: Proactively identifying tasks and opportunities. Minimum Qualifications Education Requirement:Current enrollment in an accredited college program leading to a certificate, licensure, associates, bachelors, or 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 12-page resume Transcripts either official or unofficial; dated within your current academic term. This is only used to verify amounts of credits; grades will not influence decisions Optional Documents Cover letter detailing why you are interested in this position and 3-5 new skills, experiences, or tools you are hoping to take away from this experience. Application Deadline This position is expected to stay open until Monday, February 23, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than February 22nd 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. For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish. About Everything Else Job Profile TA3181 Professional Administration Intern To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here. Position Type Oncall Position Salary Range $20.22 - $22.85 Target Pay $20.22 to $22.78/hr Agency Denver International Airport Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor. 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. It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days notice. 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. For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.