Internship - Student Data Analyst
Salary
$0.00 Annually
Location
Denver Metro, CO
Job Type
Unpaid Intern
Job Number
FAA00000-06/09/26
Department
Department of Public Health & Environment
Division
Environmental Health & Sustainability Division
Opening Date
06/09/2026
Closing Date
7/7/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
4300 Cherry Creek Sr. South, Denver, CO 80231
Hiring Pay Rate
Unpaid Internship
Department Contact Information
Haley Schwenger, Human Resources, haley.schwenger@state.co.us
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Department Information
This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
This is a non-employee internship position. No benefits are available. This position is not covered by the Partnership Agreement between the State of Colorado and Colorado Workers for Innovative and New Solutions (COWins).
At The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) we are dedicated to the Colorado for All philosophy - working toward a Colorado where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We support the basic human rights of our neighbors regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education level, disability, socio-economic status, or any other visible or invisible identity. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
This announcement is only open to current students or recent graduates in the past 3 years from June 2023 - Present.
This internship is a temporary part-time (minimum 8 hours/week).
This internship will exist for 2.5 months at a minimum with potential to be longer.
The referral list generated by this position announcement may be used to fill multiple position vacancies and may be extended.
This position will have a hybrid workplace options available but will still be required to report to the listed address at the discretion of the supervisor and based on business need.
This is a non-employee internship position. No benefits are available. This position is not covered by the Partnership Agreement between the State of Colorado and Colorado Workers for Innovative and New Solutions (COWins).
This internship is unpaid.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR WORK:
Be BOLD.....Make a REAL difference . . . join us in serving our communities advancing Colorados health and protecting the places we live, work, learn, and play, to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.
Our mission… To advance Colorados health and protect the places we live, work, learn, and play.
Our vision… To create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.
WHY WORK WITH US:
In addition to meaningful work, CDPHE offers:
Extensive internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects
Bike to work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racks
Mentoring program with opportunities for mentors and mentees
Description of Job
THE WORK UNIT:
This internship is hosted by the Environmental Health and Sustainability Divsion and the Colorado Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.
The Colorado Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CCLPPP) is a program that develops surveillance capacity to aid in preventing, and ultimately, eliminating childhood lead poisoning as a major public health problem in Colorado. The program encompasses a wide range of public health activities, including case surveillance through laboratory test reporting, data management and system improvement, partnership and stakeholder engagement, enhanced analysis to identify at-risk geographies and populations, targeted outreach and prevention strategies for those at highest risk for lead poisoning, and environmental in-home investigations. CCLPPP data and services support local public health agencies, providers, families and caregivers, and other department programs such as those providing health risk assessment and evaluating regulatory program requirements to manage health effects.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING: Internship - Student Data Analyst
SALARY: This internship is unpaid
TENTATIVE START DATE:
Fall 2026 Internship
Desired start date is 9/21/2026 to 12/4/2026
Student will work 8-10hrs a week
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
Creating a fully functional Tableau dashboard for internal use, including interactive charts, filters, and summary metrics.
Documenting and outlining data sources, workflow processes, dashboard functionality, and instructions for future maintenance or enhancements.
A final presentation or demonstration of the dashboard and key findings.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking a student to support the development of an internal data dashboard as part of a capstone-style analytics project. The student will work with organizational data using R for data cleaning, analysis, and preparation, and use Tableau to design and build interactive dashboards for internal stakeholders.
WHICH PUBLIC HEALTH CORE COMPETENCIES SKILLS DOES THE PROJECT DEVELOP?
Analytical/Assessment
Communication
Interprofessional Practice
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
CLASS CODE & CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION:
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
NOTE: An applicant may meet the minimum qualifications for this internship through education only.
Education:
Students must be currently enrolled Bachelors or Masters student enrolled in an accredited college or university seeking a degree program in epidemiology, biostatistics, statistics, public health or other related disciplines (include transcripts).
OR
A recently graduated bachelors or masters student with a completed degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, statistics, public health or other related disciplines. Recently graduated means the individual should have attended an accredited college or university and have graduated with a bachelors or masters degree in the listed degree within three calendar years June 2023 - Present) (include transcripts).
TRANSCRIPTS:
You must be using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school and that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
In addition to the minimum requirements, the successful candidate in this position will have the following highly desirable experience and competencies:
Experience in analyzing, summarizing, and interpreting data.
Experience in data visualization.
Demonstrated intermediate experience with R.
Experience with Tableau or other data visualization software.
Good communication and organizational skills.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Supplemental Information
A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET MUST INCLUDE:
Completed State of Colorado application.
A resume and cover letter.
A copy of your transcripts (unofficial acceptable) or diploma must be provided with application. Transcripts must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.
If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.
THE SELECTION PROCESS:
All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.
A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.
ADAAA ACCOMMODATIONS:
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at cdphe_benefits@state.co.us or call 303-692-2060, option 5.
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
Please note that each agencys contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
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Are you a current student or recent graduate from June 2023 - Present? If not, your application will not be considered.
02
This position requires educational transcripts or diplomas to be submitted to verify your education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Please confirm you have attached a copy of your unofficial (or official) transcript/diploma by the application deadline.
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This position requires a cover letter and resume. Please confirm you have attached a cover letter and resume by the application deadline.
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As a condition of employment, are you willing to submit to a pre-employment background check if offered the internship?
Required Question
Employer State of Colorado
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Website https://careers.colorado.gov/