Development Counsellors International (DCI) is the leader in marketing places. Since 1960, we have represented more than 450 places helping them to attract both investors and visitors.

DCI’s Interns are viewed as members of our teams. Our Economic Development Interns support our day-to-day client work while also participating in skills-building Professional Development Sessions. Typical projects that Interns work on include:  

• Coordinating logistics and providing support for press visits to client locations

• Providing on-the-ground support for client events

• Writing copy, including for press releases, media advisories, etc.

• Building media lists

• Conducting research on a variety of industries and across multiple projects 

In addition, our Interns have plenty of opportunities to participate in perks like our Health & Wellness program, which includes barre and spin classes, as well as in-house happy hours and frequent free lunches.

Our past Interns have included both undergraduate students and postgrads, who studied a variety of majors from public relations and journalism to business and psychology. However, these Interns have all shared similar qualities, including:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Social and digital media skills

• The ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects 

• An achiever mentality

• Outstanding attention to detail

• Solid research capabilities

• Interest in working both collaboratively and independently

• The ability to work full-time in our offices in Denver

To Apply 

DCI pays Interns a competitive stipend of $200/week and/or college credit. The position is full time (35 hours/week) and are in our offices in Denver .

Qualified applicants should send their resume and a cover letter explaining their interest in the Internship program.

All qualified applicants will be asked for writing samples and a letter of recommendation. A phone and/or in-person interview is also required.