Business Learning and Development Internship - DEN
This is an on-call position with an expected start date of June 5, 2023 and an end date of August 11th, 2023. This position is expected to work no more than 39 hours per week and is not eligible for benefits. The location of the internship as onsite or hybrid depends on each division's project and needs and is subject to change, however some onsite work is required for all.
Denver International Airport (DEN) is the third-busiest airport in the world, connecting our community globally through flight and business. DEN is the primary economic engine for the state of Colorado, generating more than $33 billion for the region annually and employing over 30,000 people. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and uplift all races, ethnicities, gender identities, national origins, ages, abilities, religion, and LGBTQIA+ communities. We know that our diversity makes us stronger, and we strive to keep diversity, equity and inclusion at the center of all that we do.
The Denver International Airport (DEN) Intern program is an integral part of the culture at DEN and provides students the opportunity to work alongside DEN professionals, while being able to explore career opportunities within the aviation industry.
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Program Goals:
- Create a career ladder opportunity for interns to gain first-hand work experience relative to DEN’s business environment, mission, vision, and goals with the goal of convert-to-hire
- Expose interns to the variety of career opportunities within the aviation industry
- Empower interns to learn new job skills or improve on an existing skillset in a specific technical area(s)
- Establish a professional mentorship relationship for interns and their mentors
As an intern, you will have the opportunity to:
- Develop facilitating, presenting, and training skills to enhance underutilized business’s knowledge of the aviation industry as it relates to architecture, engineering, construction, and concessions
- Learn to apply work procedures and policies to related assignments by developing and presenting a training for underutilized small businesses
- Discover communication models that will increase engagement with the small business community
- Communicate with employees and the public to receive and relay factual information and to facilitate public relations
- Conduct interviews with internal and external stakeholders to support in developing a training model for the concession’s community
- Trains in and prepares various summary reports that relate to implementation of new processes and other documents in accordance with specified requirements, guidelines and supervisory instructions
- Observe and support in administering facilitated events, trainings, and programs related to the support of underutilized small businesses in the areas of architecture, engineering, construction, and concessions
- Attends meetings, conferences, or other educational classes and participates in training offered by the City and applies information to work assignment
About You
Our ideal candidate will have/be:
- Presentation – Understands public speaking skills and some knowledge on facilitating.
- Training Knowledge – some knowledge on how to design trainings and programs for adult learners.
- Customer Service – Interacts with customers in a friendly and professional manner, works to resolve issues quickly and effectively, and is knowledgeable about building curriculums, facilitating, and implementing small business services.
- Learning - Uses efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills; uses training, feedback, or other opportunities for self-learning and development.
- Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, cooperation, concern, and politeness to others and relates well to different people from varied backgrounds and different situations.
- Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
- Writing – Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.
We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:
- Education: Current enrollment in an accredited college program leading to a certificate, licensure, associates, bachelor’s, or higher degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering, Education or closely related field, or a recent graduate (completed specified program within 1 year of completion).
- Experience: None
- Licensures/Certification(s): Require a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
- Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted.
Other requested documentation required to be considered for this position:
- Current college transcripts unofficial or official
FBI Background Check: FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN). Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment. By position, a pre-employment physical/drug test may be required.
Snow / Emergency Duties: Denver International Airport is a 24/7/365 team operation. If weather conditions warrant or an emergency crisis occurs, all DEN employees can be required to work extended hours and/or shifts.