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Internships & Fellowships

History Colorado is committed to providing hands-on learning and career experience through our internship program. Interns have the opportunity to work closely with museum professionals on a variety of projects to gain practical training in museum work.

Internships



Currently Available Internships:

Museum of Memory Little Saigon Memory Project Internship

Internship Location: Hybrid/on location at the History Colorado Center, Denver, CO and remote.

Application due: January 31st, 2024

Stipend: Qualified candidates may receive academic credit through their college or university.

Desired Schedule: 18 hours per week for a total of 240 hours to be completed between February
26 - August 31, 2024.

MoM Little Saigon Memory Project Spring Internship 2024.pdf

 

Oral History Internship - Spring 2024

Internship Location: Virtual/Remote

Application due: December 20th, 2023

Stipend: Qualified candidates may receive academic credit through their college or university.

Desired Schedule: 4-8 hours/week January - May (dates are flexible)

Oral History Internship - Spring 2024.docx.pdf

 

Historic Preservation Internship

Internship Location: History Colorado Center, Denver, CO

Application due: January 5th, 2024

Stipend: $2,500. 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.

Desired Schedule: 8 hours/week (mid-January through mid-May 2024), any day Monday-Friday.

Historic Preservation Internship - Spring 2024.docx.pdf

 

Internship FAQs

Where can you intern?

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?

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

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?

Please e-mail us if you have additional questions.

 

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