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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:

John & Jake Emery Family Research Grant

The John & Jake Emery Family Research Grant supports scholars who wish to pursue research and study centered on the Research Services Inc. Collection (MSS.1791) at History Colorado in Denver, Colorado. This generous grant from the Jake Emery Research & Education Support Fund includes funding for both the research period of four (4) weeks as well as subsequent travel and registration costs associated with presenting work at a conference. For recipients who reside more than 50 miles from History Colorado, the grant is $10,000, and for those who reside within 60 miles, $5,000.

Applications are due by April 14, 2023.

Emery proposal_final.pdf

 

Collections Inventory Internship - Summer 2023

Internship Title: Collections Inventory Internship - Summer 2023
Internship Location: Center for Colorado Women’s History (CCWH), 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. Qualified candidates may receive academic credit through their college or university.
Apply By: 5pm Mountain Time 5/12/2023

Collections Inventory Internship - Summer 2023.docx (1).pdf

 

Fort Garland Education Internship - Summer 2023

Internship Title: Fort Garland Museum & Cultural Center Education Internship
Internship Location: Fort Garland, 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. Qualified candidates may receive academic credit through their college or university.
Apply by: May 5, 2023

Fort Garland Museum & Cultural Center Education Internship - Summer 2023.docx (1) (1).pdf

 

CCWH Museum Internship

Internship Title: Historic House Museum Internship
Internship Location: Center for Colorado Women’s History (CCWH), 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. Qualified candidates may receive academic credit through their college or university.
Apply by: May 1, 2023
Desired Schedule: 10 hours/week between May-August, 2023 for total of 150 hours

CCWH Historic House Museum Internship Internship - Summer 2023.docx (1) (1).pdf

 

Trinidad History Museum Education Internship - Summer 2023

Internship Title: Trinidad History Museum Education Internship
Internship Location: 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. Qualified candidates may receive academic credit through their college or university.
Apply by: May 15, 2023
Desired Schedule: 5-10 hours/week between May-August, 2023 for total of 150 hours

Trinidad History Museum Education Internship - Summer 2023.docx (1) (1).pdf

 

Museum of Memory Intern, Fort Collins - Spring-Summer 2023

Internship Title: Museum of Memory Intern - Fort Collins
Internship Location: Hybrid in person/remote (Based in Fort Collins)
Qualified candidates may receive academic credit through their college or university.
Apply by: May 1, 2023
Desired Schedule: 180 hours total (12 hours per week for 15 weeks - May through August).

Museum of Memory Intern - Fort Collins - Spring_Summer 2023.docx (1) (1).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.

 

Fellowships


 

Digitization Diversity Fellowship

Where: Denver, CO
When: September 2022 – December 2022 (16 hours/week; Not to Exceed 256 hours)
Rate: $18/hour
Terms: Part time, no benefits or PTO
Application Deadline: September 16, 2022