Internship Application & Qualifications

Applications for the summer 2013 Internship are due by Thursday, February 14, 2013.

Please mail applications to:

Mr. R. Thayer Tutt, Jr.
President and CIO
El Pomar Foundation
10 Lake Circle
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906

or email: internship@elpomar.org

Application Time Line
February 14 - Application deadline
Mid-March to Early April - In-person interviews
(phone interviews are strongly discouraged, but are available for those with extenuating circumstances)
May/June - Internship Begins

Note: If you are seeking a post-undergraduate position, please refer to our Fellowship program

Intern Selection Criteria

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in a four-year university or college
• Applicants should have a Colorado connection; e.g. be a state resident, attend an in-state college/university, or have family who are current/past residents
• Applicants must demonstrate an interest in public and/or community service
• Applicants must have the ability to complete standard business correspondence, database management, and spreadsheet applications
• Applicants must demonstrate strong leadership potential, the ability to work as a member of a team, and the capacity to work under the direction of others
• Applicants must possess strong verbal and writing skills
• Applicants must demonstrate personal initiative, determination, and a commitment to excellence, personal growth, and professional development
• Applicants must demonstrate the ability to work in a professional environment
• Applicants must be able to work during the summer months, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Duration and Compensation

• Start and end dates are based on school schedules, with a requested range of May 15 to August 30.  Applicants who are able to work at least 10 weeks or more are preferred
• Interns receive a competitive hourly wage

Application Procedure

Applicants must submit the following items:

• Cover letter describing interest in the Internship and career aspirations
• Resume
• College transcript(s)
• Two letters of recommendation