HCPF Internship Program Application

An application checklist is provided below to help you assemble the required information.

Recognizing that school schedules vary, we will work to accommodate individual scheduling constraints. Unless, otherwise noted, all internships are unpaid.

Applicants will be notified within two weeks after the Application deadline if they have been selected for an interview. After completion of candidate interviews, invitations to participate in the Internship Program may be extended.

The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) embraces diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national or ethnic origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, or physical ability.

• Completion of active participation in undergraduate or graduate level studies; technical or trade schools will be considered on an individual basis only
• At least 18 years of age at time of application
• Commitment to a consistent weekly schedule (the minimum is 16 hours/week for a minimum of 8 weeks)
• 2.8 or higher GPA
• Two professional or academic references
• Interest in public service and a desire to be part of an efficient, hard-working state department who’s commitment is to “improve health care access and outcomes for the people we serve.”

Applications will be considered complete when all of the items in the application checklist are received. We recommend keeping a copy of your application materials and all materials submitted with it. Please do not submit any supplemental application materials other than those specifically requested in the application checklist.

• One copy of a fully completed application form
• Cover letter (no more than one page) including requested start date, end date, and availability (hours per week and length of placement)
• Resume (no more than two pages)

Please address all correspondence to: hcpf_careers@state.co.us

Subject: Internship [Your Last Name], [Requested Start Date]

Include in the body of the email Attn: Internship Coordinator