Be an MHBA Intern

Our work is meaningful, and our team passionate and dynamic. We have several opportunities for student interns and volunteers. To apply for any internship, please fill out our interest inquiry form so that we can get to know you better!

Who We're Looking For

Successful Interns will:

Enjoy working with people. You'll be working closely with our team and may be interacting with our member businesses and other community partners
Manage your time and resources to accomplish goals with little or no supervision. We'll provide monthly goals, weekly team meetings, and other supportive structures, but this is not a micro-managed organization
Communicate clearly and effectively through written and verbal means. This includes using communication technology and writing communications related to the program. You must conduct yourself in a professional matter at all times while representing MHBA.
Speaking of culture, you must enjoy the slightly-hectic but always-fulfilling dynamics of a bootstrapping, entrepreneurial organization. We’re focused on relationship building and providing value first, and we seek opportunities for growth and learning. If you’re looking for a bunch of stressed-out MBA’s and a policy manual 5 inches thick, you should keep looking.
Be comfortable using office technology and software, especially web-based applications.
Have adequate transportation within the Denver-metro area and be able to attend events outside normal office hours. And finally,
Be passionate about local businesses. You must be on board for our mission and willing to educate yourself quickly about local businesses, the local economy, and our programs and activities.

Documentation available for receipt of school credit or volunteer hours.

Policy & Advocacy Interns

Coordinate legislative & advocacy activities with local government

Approximate Time Frame: Summer and Fall semester intern opportunities available

Expected Commitment in Hours: Negotiable based on your study demands; expect 5-20 hrs per week, depending on projects

Special Skills: A knowledge of local government, bill writing or other related activites

You will be working with MHBA and partners to research, report and influence legislative matters at the State Capitol. Requires a basic understanding of legislative process and a passionate interest in participating in these processes.

Responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):

Managing communications between MHBA, partners and legislators
Tracking progress of legislation through the House and Senate
Researching proposed legislation and crafting reports & communications on relevant legislation to the local business community
Assist in organizing events related to relevant legislation or political activities
Engage in other activities, events and duties as assigned, when available.

Administrative Intern

Support finances, operations and other business related to non-profit management

Approximate Time Frame: 4-6 Weeks, for spring, summer or fall semesters

Expected Commitment in Hours: 4 hours per week

Special Skills: Must be well organized with excellent writing skills. High comfort level with software applications. Experience with accounting or bookkeeping is a plus.

Gain experience in running a non-profit corporation! Duties may include organizing data, filing legal documents, AP/AR, filing and other general office support. This position is extremely important to the success of MHBA, and you'll be working closely with our excecutive director to support and develop our organizational capacities.

Social Media Intern

Promoting "Local First" through social media tools

Approximate Time Frame: ongoing

Expected Commitment in Hours: Depends on skill level and study demands. Minimum 5 hours per week.

Special Skills: Extremely competent and comfortable using facebook, twitter, hootsuite and other web based social applications.

Hone your communiation and marketing skills in managing the social media activities of the MHBA. Connect local business with the community and promote our members, partners and programs. This is an excellent opportunity for students persuing a career in marketing.

Colorado Local First Street Team

Campaign Material Distribution: e.g. Buy Local Week, Eat Local First

Approximate Time Frame: ongoing

Expected Commitment in Hours: in blocks of 3 hours minimum -including transportation time & material collection

Special Skills: none

Enjoy some time in the sun while getting to know a new neighborhood! On foot or bicycle distribution of applicable materials by district or neighborhood. (e.g. Local Flavor Guides on Old South Pearl Street OR Buy Local Week posters on Antique Row ) List of businesses by neighborhood and talking points provided.

To apply for any of these positions, fill out an interest inquiry webform, and one of our team members will contact you.