SkillBridge Internship: Veteran Employment Advocate / Veteran Placement Coordinator

Location: In-Person in Downtown Denver, CO

Schedule: Full-Time | Compensation: Unpaid (Authorized DoD SkillBridge Internship)

Eligibility: Open to Active Duty U.S. Military Members Approved for DoD SkillBridge

Support the Mission. Guide the Transition. Build a Career That Helps Others Do the Same.

Serve While You Shift into Civilian Life

Highr1 is proud to offer a SkillBridge opportunity tailored for those who want to help fellow veterans thrive after service. If you’re passionate about supporting your military community, building human connection, and exploring a career in recruiting, HR, or veteran services, this role is built for you.

Join a team that values authenticity, delivers on promises, and puts veterans first in everything we do.

About the Role

As a Veteran Employment Advocate / Placement Coordinator, you’ll play a direct role in connecting transitioning service members, veterans, and military-connected job seekers to civilian opportunities.

You’ll collaborate with our founder and recruiting team in a mentorship-driven, high-trust environment. Your role is not about cold calling or chasing clients, your mission is to ensure every candidate is heard, supported, and placed with care.

What You’ll Do

Manage and maintain active job postings for veteran-friendly roles
Screen incoming resumes and conduct initial candidate outreach
Communicate with veterans by phone, text, and email with empathy and professionalism
Assist in preparing candidate submissions to employer partners
Ensure every applicant receives follow-up and closure, no one left behind
Keep accurate records and notes in our CRM/ATS systems
Support internal operations, veteran hiring events, and outreach initiatives

Who You Are

A strong communicator who can connect authentically by phone and email
A transitioning service member, approved by their respective command for SkillBridge participation.
Detail-oriented and tech-comfortable, able to track work in tools like CRMs, spreadsheets, and calendars
Self-motivated and mission-driven, you thrive in dynamic environments and care about results
Exploring post-military paths in HR, recruiting, workforce development, or people operations

What You’ll Gain

This internship goes beyond experience, it’s designed to accelerate your transition:

Mentorship from a veteran founder and experienced recruiting professionals
Civilian hiring exposure from behind the scenes, understand how companies think
Real-world connections with HR leaders, recruiters, and veteran-ready employers
Personal development in communication, resume review, interviewing, and career navigation
Transition coaching, including salary negotiation, LinkedIn branding, and job search strategy
Clarity and confidence as you prepare for your next chapter

The Environment

Location: In-person in a shared coworking space in downtown Denver (with gym access!)
Schedule: Monday through Friday, with flexibility based on your SkillBridge window
Culture: Mission-first, mentorship-focused, and outcome-driven. We work hard and laugh often.

How We Measure Success

Every veteran receives closure, no ghosting, ever
Clear, timely communication with candidates and partners
Reliable documentation of work and follow-through on tasks
Positive feedback from candidates and internal team members

Apply Now

This internship is open to active duty U.S. military service members eligible for SkillBridge.

To apply, please submit:

Your resume (civilian or military format welcome)
Your SkillBridge eligibility window
A brief confirmation that you are available to work in-person in Denver for the duration of the internship

Start your transition by helping others complete theirs.

Be the bridge. Serve with purpose, while preparing for what’s next.

Denver - SkillBridge - Veteran Employment Advocate