High School Students Internship

About the Department

The Intern for Pitkin County will join an assigned department or division of Pitkin County for the purpose of gaining industry experience in a career path aligned with their chosen field of study at a post high school level of education. Internships will be conducted on site. All work must be conducted within the State of Colorado.  The internship is scheduled to commence on Monday, June 15, 2026, and will conclude on Friday, July 24, 2026 (6 weeks). A complete application should include a resume.

Position Duties

• Shadow Pitkin County employees for the purpose of gaining industry experience.

• Assist Pitkin County staff in assigned department or division with daily tasks as requested.

• Participate in general office duties to include but not limited to data entry, scanning, filing and recording documents; conducting phone calls and interacting with the general public.

• Maintains reliable attendance record. 

• Supports the relationship between Pitkin County government and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and County staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and County information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

•  Must be resident in Colorado for the duration of the internship.

• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.

Knowledge Of:

• Safety policies, procedures, and practices for industry standards.

• Customer service techniques.

• Basic knowledge of office record keeping procedures.

Skill In:

•  Organizing and prioritizing work to meet deadlines and accomplish tasks.

•  Microsoft Office Products and Google Suite to include word processing, presentations and spreadsheets.

•  Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.

•  Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Other Qualifications

Work is usually performed in a standard office environment and may include some assignments which can be completed remotely. Some internships may require outdoor field work which will require the ability to climb, hike or ride a bicycle.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.