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Internship, part-time, Workforce Solutions Program Media Spring 2026 / Temporary Aide - Hybrid

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Internship, part-time, Workforce Solutions Program Media Spring 2026 / Temporary Aide - Hybrid

Salary

$20.00 Hourly

Location

Statewide, CO

Job Type

Temporary (9 months or less)

Job Number

AAA-81631-120325

Department

Department of Personnel & Administration

Division

Executive Director's Office

Opening Date

12/03/2025

Closing Date

12/15/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Heather Siegal [email protected]

Primary Physical Work Address

Eligible for a hybrid flexible work assignment within Colorado and may be required to work on site at 1525 Sherman St Denver CO 80203 as necessary to meet business needs.

Hiring Pay Rate

While a salary range is posted for this position, any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state service as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

This posting will fill at least three (3) vacancies.

Due to the State's current hiring freeze, this position will not be filled until January 1, 2026 or after.

This position is expected to work 20 hours per week from January 8, 2026 through June 30, 2026

Thank you for your interest in working for the State of Colorado. Join us and find meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents, helping to make Colorado a great place to live and work in. Please watch the short video below for tips on applying.

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Colorado for All Philosophy: Colorado for All (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAPo-IRsOZU&t=3s) means working toward a Colorado where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. It means we support the basic human rights of our neighbors regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education level, disability, socio-economic status, or any other visible or invisible identity.

The Department of Personnel & Administration (DPA) is the foundation for dependable state government, leading with responsiveness, integrity, and teamwork. We provide services to other government agencies and all Coloradans by taking bold initiative toward a government with engaged employees, innovative solutions, and constructive partnerships.

DPA provides a wide range of programs and services, from custodial & maintenance to financial and human resources support, which assist other state agencies in fulfilling their missions. At DPA, there are countless opportunities to contribute to meaningful work that supports and serves the people of Colorado. The wide variety of positions in DPA allow individuals to learn about state operations and provide for long-term career growth.

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and build greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado; it's a chance to combine your expertise with public service. Our professionals strive to support state government and the residents of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more.

Good Government Starts Here!

Why We Want You:

We want your expertise, positive energy, drive to succeed, and love of this great state as we work to elevate the expectations Coloradans have of their government.

What You'll Get From Us:

In return for the skilled work you do, DPA provides a competitive compensation and benefits package to accompany employment opportunities. Please see the Benefits Overview video (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits) for details on the benefits offered to employees.

Description of Job

This position is expected to work 20 hours per week from January 8, 2026 through Jun 30, 2026

The Workforce Solutions Program Media Intern supports statewide outreach and engagement for the Pathways to Public Service initiative. This role assists in developing digital and in-person communication strategies designed to increase awareness of skills-based hiring, work-based learning opportunities, and secondary-to-state-service pathways. The intern contributes to social media content creation, brand development, storytelling, campaign planning, and event preparation. The position also represents Workforce Solutions at job fairs, community events, school engagement activities, and stakeholder meetings. This internship provides hands-on experience in public sector communications, digital media, workforce development initiatives, and cross-agency collaboration.

This internship is designed to support both the needs of the unit and academic learning outcomes. Workforce Solutions is committed to partnering with schools, colleges, and university programs to ensure internship requirements are met, including reflective assignments, supervision expectations, project documentation, or learning assessments. The intern will gain hands-on experience in public-sector communications, campaign strategy, stakeholder outreach, and statewide workforce initiatives, with opportunities for skill development in partnership with their academic program.

A summary of the duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Social Media & Digital Content Creation

+ Create graphics, videos, and written content.

+ Maintain a consistent posting schedule across platforms.

+ Monitor engagement trends and recommend improvements.

+ Develop content for newsletters, recruitment materials, and the Pathways to Public Service webpage.

+ Ensure all products follow DPA branding, accessibility standards, and equity-centered communication practices

Community, School, and Job Fair Outreach

+ Support event preparation at job fairs, school events, and community outreach activities.

+ Assist with logistics, information distribution, and stakeholder engagement.

+ Capture photos and short stories from events to integrate into future communication efforts

Campaign & Branding Support

+ Assist in developing thematic campaigns for Pathways to Public Service.

+ Contribute to the creation of branded materials, visual assets, and messaging strategies.

+ Participate in concept development sessions and research platform trends and audience needs.

Professional Learning & School Coordination

+ Participate in regular check-ins focused on learning goals, skill development, and project progress.

+ Complete school-required documentation, reflective assignments, or evaluations when applicable.

+ Apply academic concepts to real-world project work with coaching and feedback from Workforce Solutions and Communications staff.

+ Collaborate with supervisors to align internship requirements with project opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

*A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application , but may be attached. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Work experience and qualifications must be specifically documented on your online application. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application. Resumes will not be reviewed for minimum qualification screening. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, your application will also be used as part of the comparative analysis process to identify a top group for further consideration.

Skills-Based Hiring This position is advertised in line with the Governor’s executive order (Executive Order 2022 015 (https://www.colorado.gov/governor/sites/default/files/inline-files/D%202022%20015%20Skills%20Based%20Hiring%20EO.pdf) ) (Download PDF reader) (https://get.adobe.com/reader/) focused on skills-based hiring practices that focuses on the knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to the job and aligns the hiring process accordingly. Skills-based hiring reduces potential barriers for applicants and allows for reduced bias in the hiring process by providing a direct description of skills that are unique to the duties assigned to the position with a recognition that the applicant may have developed these skills through education, training or past experiences.

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description:

P1A1XXTemporary Aide (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-hr-professionals/job-classifications/class-description-and-minimum-qualifications-for-p1a)

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Experience creating content for digital and social media platforms (personal, academic, or professional), including photo and video skills.

+ Experience supporting events, student organizations, clubs, community activities, or class projects through communications, marketing, journalism, or digital media.

+ Experience using design or editing tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, or similar.

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+ Coursework or experience in communications, journalism, marketing, digital media, political science, public administration, or a related field preferred, but not required.

The exceptional candidate will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following preferred qualifications:

+ Excellent written communication skills

+ Excellent attention to detail.

+ Ability to tailor both written and verbal communications for a variety of audiences.

+ Ability to create engaging, accessible, and brand-aligned content across platforms.

+ Basic understanding of social media trends, analytics, and audience engagement.

+ Ability to work collaboratively with program managers, communications staff, and external partners.

+ Ability to meet deadlines and contribute to multiple projects at one time.

+ Ability to represent the program professionally at public events.

+ Ability to learn new software or digital tools.

+ An interest in working in public service, public communications, civic engagement, or workforce development.

+ Awareness of the nonpartisan nature of state government messaging and sensitivity to accuracy and public trust.

+ Any coursework or certificates related to digital media, marketing, communications, or graphic design.

+ Involvement in student newspaper, campus tv/radio, or social media management.

+ Volunteer work for nonprofits or student government.

Conditions of Employment:

+ A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.

+ Travel: Possible travel to and from public events

Supplemental Information

Employment Philosophy: The State of Colorado strives to build and maintain workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans. We are building a Colorado for All through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is committed to non-discriminatory practices in hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

Accommodations : The Department of Personnel & Administration is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Heather Siegal [email protected]

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Please summarize your experience with regard to the essential duties and responsibilities listed in the job announcement as it relates to content creation, outreach and branding.

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Do you have any urgent deadlines or time-sensitive commitments related to your Spring semester plans—such as course registration, internship credits, or other obligations—that we should consider during the hiring process?

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If offered this position, is the listed compensation acceptable to you?

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This position is expected to work 20 hours per week from January 8, 2026 through June 30, 2026. Do you acknowledge and understand this position is temporary and part time?

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