Legislative Intern

The Alliance Center; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Conservation Colorado in Denver invites you to join as Legislative Intern for Winter/Spring 2027. This part‑time internship (10 hours per week) runs January through mid‑May 2027 and pays $25 per hour.

You will help plan the annual legislative reception, track bills, and draft letters showing the organization’s position while supporting the Government Affairs Team. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, a persuasive writer, and committed to racial equity and environmental justice.

Qualifications

• Detail oriented and well organized.
• Persuasive writer.
• Commitment to racial equity.
• Advancements of environmental justice principles.
• Ability to multi-task and manage deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills for data management.
• Interest in environmental policy.

Responsibilities

• Plan the annual legislative reception in February.
• Track status and progress of legislation.
• Draft and review letters describing organizational position on priority legislation.
• Attend and/or listen to committee and House/Senate floor discussions and partner meetings.
• Perform administrative tasks as required.

Skills

Detail oriented

Persuasive writing

Racial equity

Environmental justice

Multi-tasking

Data analysis

Environmental policy

Tools

Google Drive

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Job description

Legislative Intern - Spring 2027

Conservation Colorado is seeking a Legislative Intern that will plan our annual legislative reception, support tracking of bills, draft and review letters stating the organization's position on legislation, and provide general support to our Government Affairs Team throughout the internship.

Position

Legislative Intern

Location

Denver, Colorado

Deadline for submission

COB Nov 20, 2026

Term of Position

January -Mid-May 2027

Work Schedule

Part-Time (10 hours per week) and flexible based on work/school schedule

Compensation

$25 per hour

About Conservation Colorado

Conservation Colorado is committed to protecting our climate, air, lands, water, and communities. Conservation Colorado’s work to protect and advocate for the environment reflects our commitment to racial and social justice, particularly by ensuring that policy victories are shared by all Coloradans including Black, Indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC) and other frontline communities. We achieve these goals by organizing people and electing conservation-minded policymakers. We work closely with policy leaders, activists, and other organizations, and have built a reputation as one of the leading conservation advocacy organizations in the region. Within the organization, we aim to create a workplace culture of policies and practices that demonstrate how we value equity and inclusion.

Primary Responsibilities

• Planning the annual legislative reception event in February
• Track status and progress of legislation
• Draft and review letters describing organizational position for priority legislation
• Attend and/or listen to committee and House and Senate floor discussion of bills as well as partner meetings
• Perform administrative tasks and duties as required and requested

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position has a strong interest in state policy that results in protection of Colorado’s climate, air, lands, water, and communities. This person should have a desire to learn about the state legislature, politics, and the creation of policy. Specific requirements include:

Required

• Detail oriented and well organized

• Persuasive writer
• Commitment to racial equity
• Advancements of environmental justice principles
• Ability to multi-task and manage short-term and long-term deadlines
• Strong analytical skills for data management
• Interest in environmental policy

Preferred

• Event management experience
• Working knowledge of Google Drive, Google Docs, and Google Sheets
• Understanding of environmental policy and Colorado specific conservation issues

Spanish/English bilingual is a skill we value, but is not a requirement.

Compensation and Benefits

The Intern will earn $25 per hour.

Upon conclusion of the internship, letters of recommendation may be provided upon request (and course credit as applicable). Intern will also gain direct experience working with seasoned and knowledgeable political and environmental professionals at one of Colorado’s leading conservation organizations. The intern will have the opportunity to network at events throughout the course of the internship. Opportunities for full-time employment at Conservation Colorado do occasionally occur and interns are eligible to apply.

Special Job Requirements

Flexible work hours, hybrid; some evening and weekend hours may occur.Opportunity to work in the office and join in person meetings on Thursday if schedule allows.

We are committed to building a more diverse and inclusive organization and conservation movement to fully represent and engage all Coloradans and to build as powerful a movement as we can. Recruiting staff and volunteers that better reflect Colorado is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, ethnicities, geographies, political affiliations, and all other identities represented in Colorado or protected by law.