Digital Storyteller Intern

Program Requirements & Benefits

• Credit-Based: All internships must be taken for college/university credit.
• Commitment: Typically 10–20 hours per week (varies by division).
• Flexibility: Office hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Interns can set a flexible schedule within these hours to accommodate their academic needs.
• Compensation: These are currently unpaid positions unless otherwise noted.
• Perks: Gain practical work experience, access to state-level training, professional networking, and a potential pathway to full-time employment within the State of Colorado.

Colorado Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ)

DCJ provides a unique opportunity for students to work at the intersection of data, policy, and community support. Internships can be concentrated within a single office or a combination of the following and are typically 3-12 months in length, depending on the student’s availability and the team's needs:

Office of Domestic Violence and Sex Offender Management: Assist in policy development for treatment and supervision standards for the DVOMB and SOMB boards.

Office of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (OMMIR): Engage with tribal agencies and community members to address the crisis of missing tribal members.

Office of Research and Statistics: Focus on high-level criminal justice research used to drive state policy development.

Office of Victims Programs: Provide support for programs serving victims of crime, including those affected by human trafficking.

Office of Community Corrections: Gain insight into the oversight and support of the state’s halfway house programs.

Office of Adult and Juvenile Justice: Support the administration of grant funding for law enforcement and youth-serving programs.

Office of Operations & Administration: Multiple opportunities

Project Management: A role that is ideal for students interested in systems engineering, data/business analysis, and management consulting. More information here.

Digital Storyteller: This paid internship is for a creative video storyteller and editor responsible for producing digital media, including filming, editing, and motion graphics, as well as developing content for the DCJ's website and social media to boost brand awareness and drive traffic. More information here. *Next expected application window: August/September for Winter Internship*