ITO Internship Program

The ITO is an office of the Governor of Colorado, and as such, interns must be mature and professional. To apply for the internship, please email or fax as a single document a resume and a cover letter that addresses the following qualifications sought by the ITO:

• Preference will be given to those at the graduate-level and above
• Strong interest in international business/relations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook)
• Ability to work independently
• Foreign language skills are a plus

During their tenure with the ITO, interns will be assigned specific projects. The nature of the projects will vary and be discussed in more detail during interviews. Typical projects include general market research on behalf of Colorado exporters and identification of Colorado companies for participation in ITO programs (trade shows, trade missions, etc.). As part of the program, ITO interns will be invited to ITO and other trade-related events.

The ITO generally hires new interns at the start of each academic term (January, June & September), depending on workload and space availability. Please specify in your cover letter the term for which you are applying. All internships are unpaid. The time commitment required by each intern is generally 10 to 15 hours per week.

To apply to the ITO Internship Program, please email or fax as a single document a resume and a cover letter to the Internship Coordinator.  For more information about the ITO Internship Program, please email or call Stephanie Dybsky at 303-892-3850.