PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT                  

Grand County is offering several paid internship opportunities for the 2025 summer season! 

About Grand County:

Grand County was established in 1874 and encompasses approximately 1,868 square miles.  It is named after the Grand River, an early name for the Colorado River.  The concept of local government is deeply rooted in our national heritage, and plays a crucial role in the process of democracy.  Generally, counties are responsible for law enforcement, the provision of social services on behalf of the state, the construction, maintenance and repair of roads and bridges, collecting taxes, property assessment, public records, local elections, vehicle licensing, natural resource management and guiding land use development in unincorporated areas.  Grand County has over twenty departments and nine elected officials.

Intern positions are available in the following departments:

Clerk and Recorder                                                     Emergency Management

Emergency Medical Services (EMS)                           Fairgrounds

GIS                                                                               Information Systems

Public Health                                                               Water Quality

Please see attached sheets for details on each position.  *If the offered positions do not fit your skillset and/or preferred situation, please provide a proposal to include what you are interested in, etc.  This information will be reviewed to see if you can be placed elsewhere.

Position Status and Pay Rate:

Most positions will be available approximately May through August, with the possibility of continued part time, year-round status for some.  Unless otherwise noted, the positions are open to high school and college students.  These positions offer flexible scheduling and will be paid $15.00 – $18.00 per hour, and possibly higher depending on the job and student education level.  No benefits.  Individuals selected for the intern positions will be required to give an end of season presentation to the Grand County Board of County Commissioners regarding their internship experience.

Application Process:

To be considered for any of these openings, please submit an employment application to Human Resources referencing the intern position(s) that you are interested in applying for.  The application can be accessed on the County’s website (https://www.co.grand.co.us/jobs) or obtained from Human Resources.  For best consideration, please apply by May 2, 2025.

Human Resources, PO Box 264, Hot Sulphur Springs CO  80451

970-725-3047 (phone); 970-725-3665 (fax); [email protected] (email)