Office Governor Intern; Fall

Office Of The Governor Intern

Department:
Office of the Governor

Position Title:

Office of the Governor Intern

Hourly Rate: $20/hour

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Position type:
Temporary

Work schedule:

16 hours/week; between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday

Term - Approximately September-December

Summary of Functions:

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, working with the constituent services team in order to make sure that the state is doing everything it can to help its constituents.
• Assist with Correspondence (draft proclamations, congratulatory letters, welcome letters, retirement letters, and letters of recognition) and ensure all correspondence follows accessibility standards.
• May serve as front desk receptionist (main point of contact for the public to the Governor's Office), answering phones, greeting visitors and assisting constituents.
• Provides general administrative support to the Governor's office staff and assists with basic requests such as printer technical support, ordering supplies, etc.
• Provides information about the office and organization to constituents and visitors.
• Coordinates with the Office of the Governor's Community Engagement team and Constituent Services and Correspondence team.
• Understanding of digital accessibility standards and basic document remediation skills.
• Assisting various staff members in different offices within the Governor's Office (writing briefs, doing research, etc.).
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights:

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
• Ability to responsibly handle and participate in confidential work
• 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

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 pass a thorough background check prior to employment. Must reside in Colorado at time of employment.

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:
Bryanna is a constituent from Denver and she has written to Governor Polis to ask for assistance with 2 issues she is having. Bryanna is asking for assistance with her state income tax, as she is unsure how to file her tax return and is concerned with potentially missing the deadline. Additionally, Bryanna has been having issues with renewing her driver's license.

Please draft a one-page response to Bryanna on behalf of Governor Polis.

or

Prompt 2:
The Pumpkin and Gourd Farmers Association (fictional) will be hosting their annual Pumpkin extravaganza and this year they are hosting it in Colorado. This is a festival all about pumpkin! And this year, they are hoping to break the world record for world's biggest pumpkin! They have requested the Governor write a welcome letter for their event that will be printed in their weekend program.

Please draft a one-page welcome letter on behalf of the Governor for this event.

PLEASE NOTE:

Writing samples created through AI, will not be considered. All writing samples must be original material.

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:
  You will accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 48 hours per year
• RTD Eco Pass

Inclusion and Belonging

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without…