Internships
Currently Available Internships:
John & Jake Emery Family Curatorial Internship
Internship Location: History Colorado Center, Denver, CO
Stipend: $2,500. The stipend is not salary or compensation, it is meant to support study and research during the tenure of the
appointment.
Qualified candidates may receive academic credit through their college or university. *Check with
your school's Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this
position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.
Desired Schedule: Approximately 10 hours per week for a total of 150 hours between June 1 and August 31.
Application due: May 5, 2024
Emery Curatorial Summer internship 2024.pdf
Museum Education Internship
Internship Location: Trinidad History Museum, Trinidad, CO
Stipend: $2,000. The stipend is not salary or compensation. The stipend is meant to support study and research during the tenure of the appointment and will be issued upon completion of the internship.
Qualified candidates may receive academic credit through their college or university. *Check with your school's Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.
Desired Schedule: 5-10 hours/week (for a total of 150 hours), May - August 2024.
Application due: May 10, 2024
Trinidad History Museum Education Internship - Summer 2024.docx.pdf
Museum Grounds and Maintenance Summer Internship
Internship Location: Ute Indian Museum, Montrose, CO
Stipend: $2,000. The stipend is not salary or compensation. The stipend is meant to support study and research during the tenure of the appointment.
Qualified candidates may receive academic credit through their college or university. *Check with your school's Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.
Desired Schedule: May - August, 2024 for a minimum of 150 hours.
Application due: May 1, 2024
Museum Grounds and Maintenance Summer Internship - Summer 2024.docx.pdf
Oral History Internship - Summer 2024
Internship Location: Virtual/Remote
Qualified candidates may receive academic credit through their college or university. *Check with your school's Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.
Desired Schedule: 4-8 hours/week June - August (dates are flexible).
Application due: May 1, 2024
Oral History Internship - Summer 2024.docx.pdf
Exhibits Internship
Internship Location: Hybrid - remote and in person at the History Colorado Center, Denver, CO
Stipend: $2,000. The stipend is not salary or compensation. The stipend is meant to support study and research during the tenure of the appointment and will be issued upon completion of the internship.
Qualified candidates may receive academic credit through their college or university. *Check with your school's Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.
Desired Schedule: 6 hours/week (May 16 - August 3, 2024).
Application due: April 28, 2024
Exhibits Internship - Spring 2024.pdf
El Pueblo History Museum Education Internship
Internship Location: El Pueblo History Museum, Pueblo, CO
Stipend: $4,000. The stipend is not salary or compensation. The stipend is meant to support study and research during the tenure of the appointment and will be issued upon completion of the internship.
Qualified candidates may receive academic credit through their college or university. *Check with your school's Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.
Desired Schedule: This position is a 300 hour internship that runs from Monday to Friday 7:30am to 5:00pm
Application due: May 18, 2024 or until position is filled
El Pueblo History Museum Education - Summer 2024.docx.pdf
Historic House Museum Archives - Denver Women’s Club Internship
Internship Location: Center for Colorado Women’s History, Denver, CO
Stipend: $5,000. The stipend is not salary or compensation. The stipend is meant to support study and research during the tenure of the appointment and will be issued upon completion of the internship.
Qualified candidates may receive academic credit through their college or university. *Check with your school's Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.
Desired Schedule: 25 hours per week for 10 weeks, May 28 - July 19, 2024 (250 hours)
Application due: April 30, 2024
CCWH Archives Internship_Summer 2024.docx.pdf
Internship FAQs
- Where can you intern?
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Interns are assigned to museum departments based on the department's need and the educational background, experience, and interests of the intern.
- Who can apply?
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History Colorado welcomes candidates that are high school, college level students, recent graduates, graduate students, postgraduates, and professionals. Please check the application instructions for eligibility for each specific internship as they do vary.
- Benefits for History Colorado interns
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All interns are recognized at an annual party for hours contributed during the previous year.
Interns receive a 10% discount in the Museum Store while wearing their badge.
Interns who volunteer 25 hours are eligible for a History Colorado Membership with a 20% discount.
Interns receive reduced parking rates at the Cultural Center Parking Garage while volunteering.
- Additional Questions?
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Please e-mail us if you have additional questions.
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