Legislative Intern – Spring 2027

Conservation Colorado; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Letters of recommendation

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Conservation Colorado is seeking a Legislative Intern to support planning our annual legislative reception, track bills, draft and review letters stating the organization’s position on legislation, and provide general support to our Government Affairs Team throughout the internship.

The internship is part-time (10 hours per week) with a hybrid schedule based on work and school commitments, running January through mid-May 2027.

Qualifications

• Detail oriented and well organized.
• Commitment to racial equity and advancement 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Detail oriented

Racial equity commitment

Environmental justice

Multi-tasking

Data analysis

Policy interest

Job description

Location: Denver
Work Schedule: Part-Time (10 hours per week), hybrid and flexible based on work/school schedule
Deadline for Submission: Nov 20, 2026
Term of Position: January - Mid-May 2027
Compensation: $25 per hour

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

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
• 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

• 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.