Jeffco Innovation Lab Intern
Golden, Jefferson County, Colorado, 80401, USA
Listed on 2026-07-27
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IT/Tech
Business Systems & Technology Analysis, Data Analyst
Division
Business Innovation & Technology Division
Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on: 08/06/26
Division
Business Innovation & Technology Division
Management Level
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Benefit Eligibility
This position is non-benefit eligible and must work no more than 130 hours per calendar month.
Description
About the Innovation Team: The Innovation Team is housed within Jefferson County’s Business Innovation and Technology Department. Our vision is to foster innovation to transform government services for the better.
We operate a series of projects and programs such as process improvement training, innovation programs and internships, technology evaluations, and project management of select service improvements.
About The Innovation Internship Program Jefferson County’s Innovation Team hosts a cohort of interns every fall and spring semester as well as during the summer. Innovation interns get first-hand experience in civic innovation, ranging from emerging technologies to transformational initiatives. We strive to build a strong community, even within a hybrid environment, and provide opportunities for mentoring, networking, professional development, and getting to know your fellow interns.
Internships are designed to last at least a semester, and successful interns are encouraged and welcome to continue their internship.
About The Position
We are searching for an Innovation intern to support the Jeffco Innovation Lab. Jeffco Innovation Lab (JIL) is the county’s hub for employee innovation and offers courses and programs that empower Jeffco employees to transform government services for the better.
The intern will help to facilitate workshops and events, coordinate planning activities, and ultimately support employees all over the county in transforming county services for the better.
The position will report directly to the Innovation Program Manager. The successful candidate will have great interpersonal and facilitation skills, a knack for data analysis and technology, and a desire to facilitate change in government!
Schedule
- This internship is for 20-25 hours per week. Most of these hours will be completed during core business hours, Monday-Thursday between 8 AM – 5 PM.
- This internship is hybrid, with remote work and in-office work as determined by business need. On average, this role can expect to be in the Golden office 4-6 days per month.
Compensation
Hiring Range: $22.00 – $25.00 USD Hourly
Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.
Benefits
Please note that this is a temporary, non-benefit position. There is no holiday pay. Employees are able to earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours.
Essential Duties
Specifically, the Jeffco Innovation Lab Intern should expect to:
- Provide operational support for specific Jeffco Innovation Lab programs which currently include:
Process Improvement, Change Management, and Human-Centered Design - Support includes promoting offerings, scheduling courses, tracking attendance, communicating with participants, etc.
- Design materials for Jeffco Innovation Lab course offerings
- Co-facilitate trainings and workshops for employees
- Develop and provide tools, resources, and platforms to support employee innovation
- Design and facilitate lunch and learn style engagement opportunities for employees
- Partner with county staff on the continuous improvement journey
- Enhance the Innovation Team’s brand through online engagement and communications
About You
We’re looking for a curious and organized person with a passion for creative problem solving around open-ended challenges to jump in and contribute to our Innovation team initiatives.
Skills
We welcome non-traditional candidates in our internship program and work with career changers as well as current students and recent graduates. Generally, we’re looking for candidates with the following experiences, skills, and/or interests:
- Interest in pursuing opportunities in government innovation
- Interest in the intersection of technology and how organizations deliver high quality services
- Familiarity with process improvement, human centered design, and change management
- Interest…
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