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Stipend:Ìý$1,500. 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.

History Colorado is committed to anti-racism practices across its institution and outlined inÌýÌýgrounding virtues. As such, we encourage members of Black, Indigenous, Latino Hispanic, People of Color, LGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities communities to apply for this internship.

Desired Schedule:ÌýÌý5-8 hours/week (August 25, 2025 - December 12, 2025; flexible start date can be determined with student’s school schedule)

Broad Scope of Position:ÌýJoin the History Colorado Exhibitions team to gain meaningful knowledge of and experience in museum exhibition development. The Exhibition Development Intern will work under the supervision of an Exhibition Developer and Historian. Duties will include:

• Contribute to the development of museum exhibitions, including object research, writing, and administrative tasks.
• Assist with the creation and implementation of exhibition evaluation surveys for current and upcoming exhibitions, including drafting questions, surveying visitors, processing response data, and reporting findings.
• Participate in at least one day of install for the upcoming Marquee Exhibition opening in November 2025.
• Complete monthly readings relating to exhibition development and interpretation.

Outcomes:ÌýThe intern will learn about exhibition development and general museum practices. They will also grow their professional network by working with and benefiting from mentorship from the Exhibition Developer and Historian team. They will be familiar with many of the steps to executing the development and installation of an exhibition. The intern will complete at least one evaluation survey from origination to a report of findings.

Desired Skills & Academic Field of Study:ÌýThe applicant should be a studentÌý from the Center of the American West program at the ºÚÁÏÉçÇøÍø. The applicant must be willing to engage with museum visitors, be detail oriented, and have a high degree of self-motivation.

To Apply for this Position:Ìý Submit materials to CAW's internship application portal here:Ìý/center/west/content/caw-internship-application. Please include a cover letter, resume/CV, and your answer to the question below:

As a response to the national protests regarding systemic injustice, History Colorado staff came together to discuss as an institutional community the ways in which History Colorado can advance the work of anti-racism. These Grounding Virtues are the result of our collective process.Ìý

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Answer this question: How have these guiding principles shown up in your previous work and /or how would you contribute to these virtues in your internship position at History Colorado?

**All interns must successfully complete a background check.

Broad Scope of Position:ÌýThis internship provides selected candidates the opportunity to share their passion for history with students in a museum setting and engage with diverse student learners from all over Colorado and beyond. The intern will lead facilitated school tours, maintain school program materials, work collaboratively with volunteers and staff, and attend school program meetings where they will participate actively in discussions that shape the school programs at the museum.Ìý Working with the School Programs Manager and Coordinator, the interns will learn how to successfully lead school program experiences in a museum.

°¿³Ü³Ù³¦´Ç³¾±ð²õ:ÌýÌýThe intern will gain on-the-job training and skills in inquiry-based, standards aligned teaching, as well as customer service.Ìý By the end of the internship, the intern will have developed best practices pedagogy through collaboration with experienced educators, group/class management skills, Colorado history content, leadership and customer services, and build connections with influential professionals in museum education and other related fields.Ìý The intern will also assist with welcoming school groups and provide administrative support to the Education Department.

APPLY TO UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO CENTER OF THE AMERICAN WEST. ONLINE APPLICATIONS THROUGH HANDSHAKE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

Location:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýHistory Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, Denver, CO

Work Period:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý ÌýSeptember 1st, 2025 through December 19th, 2025 (specific dates and times TBD by intern and supervisor)

Pay Information:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý ÌýUnpaid

Stipend: Intern will receive a stipend of $2,000.Ìý The stipend is not salary or compensation.Ìý The stipend is meant to support study and research during the tenure of the appointment and will be issued in (2) installments.

Work Schedule:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý4-5 hours per day December through January 2025; 2-3 hours per day, February through May 2025

Qualifications:ÌýÌýÌý

Informal teaching experience with children, experience in an educational setting (formal or informal), excellent customer service, ability to interact professionally with members of the public, interest in acquiring education skills within the museum field, and passion for history or museum studies. Candidates should also have robust writing abilities, a can-do attitude, the willingness and flexibility to help with a variety of exhibit-related tasks, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.

Desired Skills & Academic Field of Study:ÌýUndergraduate, Graduate students, or recent graduates in the Education, History, Anthropology, Museum Studies, Sociology, and Child Development preferred.Ìý Must be enthusiastic, hardworking with excellent communication skills.Ìý Formal or informal teaching experience with children ages 5 – 18.Ìý Desire to learn about education in a museum setting.Ìý Spanish language is a plus (but not required).

°Õ¾±³¾±ð±ô¾±²Ô±ð:ÌýThe selected candidate will interview with the School Programs Manager prior to being confirmed for the CAW internship.

• September 1 - 29th, 2025: During the first month of the CAW internship, the intern will read and review materials remotely and is not expected to be at the History Colorado Center.
• September 30th, 2025: Intern Orientation is September 30th, from 9:00-2:00 at the History Colorado Center.
• October, 2025: The in-person training period lasts 2-3 weeks and will begin the first week of October.

To Apply for this Position:Ìý Submit a resume, cover letter explaining your reasons for wanting to participate in History Colorado’s internship program and how such an experience will help further your education and career plans. Along with a cover letter, resume, and transcript, please answer the following questions:

1. What is the most rewarding thing for you about working with students?
2. Are you able to attend the mandatory intern orientation on September 30th?
3. How have these guiding principles shown up in your previous work and/or how would you contribute to these virtues in your internship position at History Colorado? ( As a response to the national protests regarding systemic injustice, History Colorado staff came together to discuss as an institutional community the ways in which History Colorado can advance the work of anti-racism. These Grounding Virtues are the result of our collective process.Ìý Please click here:Ìý.)

**Conditions of acceptance to the internship is the successful completion of a background check.

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*This internship is offered through the University of Colorado Center of the American West Internships Program. This program sponsors internship opportunities for CU-Boulder undergraduates (juniors and seniors) who wish to work for public and private organizations on projects that deal with Western topics and issues and offer professional training for the student.

These 3-credit hour internships foster students’ development as community leaders working for a sustainable West. Interns must register for the 3-credit hour internships course, CAMW3939. They will work 8-10 on-the-job hours per week at their internship position and will also be required to complete academic assignments including weekly journal entries, mid-term and final reflection papers, and a final presentation.

To qualify, applicants must be current degree program students at CU-Boulder with a minimum of 60 credit hours in progress at time of application, and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Apply to Center of the American West / ºÚÁÏÉçÇøÍø; do NOT apply directly to History Colorado. See website for details and application instructions: