Thank you for your interest in growing your career at the City of Boulder!

Application Deadline:

July 27, 2026

Compensation Details:

Full Pay Range 16.82 - 21.65 Generally, the hiring range is from the minimum up to 80% of the range.

This is a part-time hourly position.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Benefit Eligibility Group:

Temporary <30 Locate the Benefit Eligibility Group value on the Employee Benefit Eligibility document to identify the benefits offered for this job.

Job Description Summary:

The Regulatory Advocacy Intern will work in collaboration with the Sustainability Senior Manager and the Senior Policy Advisor for Energy Utilities to analyze and develop recommendations regarding the city's participation in proceedings at the Public Utilities Commission in alignment with the city's Climate Action Plan and other environmental sustainability goals.

Job Description:

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Regulatory advocacy through litigated Public Utilities Commission proceedings Role of local government in regulatory advocacy Design and approach to utility energy conservation and beneficial electrification programs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to research, analyze and synthesize complex information, develop and present recommendations and prepare concise written reports, correspondence and recommendations. Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain effective working relationships with business contacts, the public, advisory boards, consultants and with employees at all levels of the organization. Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills. Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history and credit history.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Completed coursework in environmental science or pre-law.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program, at an accredited university, in environmental studies, political science or business with an emphasis on pre-law coursework.

Additional Job Description:

Use this Job Profile for all external internships. Job Description/Summary should be updated to department-specific information at time of creation. The City of Boulder is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected statute. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please send a request to riskmanagement@bouldercolorado.gov.