Internship Opportunity: Communications Intern, Denver

CDOT for All

CDOTs strength is our people and our commitment to our people is to shape support and sustain the employee experience and ultimately create a supportive workplace where everyone regardless of gender race ethnicity religion national origin age sexual orientation gender identity citizenship status education disability socioeconomic status or any other identity has the opportunity to thrive.

This position is not covered by the Partnership Agreement between the State of Colorado and Colorado Workers for Innovative and New Solutions (COWins).

• Creating and coordinating social media posts reels graphics and videos for CDOTs social media channels on Facebook X Instagram TikTok Youtube and Linkedin.
• Serving as the point of contact for the Communications Social Media Calendar
• Monitoring and responding to questions and comments
• Assist with executing live broadcasts and sharing for special events/press conferences
• Update monthly reports and trend analysis data and report out to the team

• Develop a marketing plan and presentation to pitch your social media project to the Director of Communications Creative Services Manager and Communications team.
• Responsible for creating content and executing your project to meet goals by the end of the internship period.
• Gather metrics and create a final presentation of your project to the Communications team and/or CDOT Intern Report Out quarterly meeting.

• Creating graphics and materials for specialized campaigns in Canva or Adobe Creative Suite products
• Writing internal announcements to support web communications projects and priorities
• Assist with coordination and participation in CDOT special events (as needed)

1. This position is based at CDOTs Headquarters Complex located at 2829 W. Howard Place Denver CO 80204.
2. Expected work schedule is between Monday through Friday.
3. It is anticipated that this role will work approximately 24-40 hours per week.
4. Use a computer tablet or personal cell phone to accomplish everyday work duties.

• A recent college graduate. Recently graduated means the individual should have attended an accredited college or university and have graduated with an Associates Bachelors Masters or Ph.D. degree within three calendar years.

• Transcripts must show the name of the school completed credit hours and (if applicable) that a degree was conferred.
• Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. The credential evaluation report must be an official report. Failure to provide a transcript or official foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.

• Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace criminal records check public court records check educational records and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.

• A current valid drivers license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.

• Strong interest in the duties listed in the Description of the Job section.
• Majoring in communications graphic design marketing curriculum or a related discipline;
• Knowledge and experience with social media and graphics webcontent etc.;
• Experience with writing and editing content:
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite Google mail (Gmail)

Please note that you may redact information on your attachments that identifies your age date of birth or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do including hiring employment and advancement opportunities.

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CDOT is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment our agency will assist individuals who have a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing or 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 .

Former State Employees

Former employees of the Colorado Department of Transportation System or any other State of Colorado Department or Agency who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on his/her application.