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Center of the American West Internship Program Opportunities:
The Center of the American West Internships Program offers opportunities for CU-Boulder undergraduates (juniors and seniors) 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 Center of the American West Internship Program course, CAMW3939. They are required to work a total of 120 hours for their employer over the semester, and must also complete academic assignments including weekly journal entries, mid-term and final reflection papers, and a final presentation.Ìý
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. For application instructions and form, go to theÌýCenter of the American West. If you have any questions, send us an email at: ryan.lueck@colorado.edu
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Fall 2026 Listings (APPLICATIONS OPEN):
Center of the American West Internships Program* (see notes following job info):
HISTORY COLORADO: History Colorado Center School Programs Internship
History Colorado is committed to anti-racism practices across its institution and outlined in grounding 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.
Broad Scope of Position: This 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.ÌýÌý
Outcomes:Ìý The 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.Ìý
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 ÌýAugust 20th, 2026 through December 4th, 2026 (specific dates and times TBD by intern and supervisor)
Pay Information:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Unpaid
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 August 2026; 2-3 hours per day, September through December 2026
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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: Undergraduate, 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).
Timeline: The selected candidate will interview with the School Programs Manager prior to being confirmed for the CAW internship.Ìý
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:Ìý
- What is the most rewarding thing for you about working with students?
- Are you able to attend the mandatory intern orientation on September 30th?
- 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: .)
**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.
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The Nature Conservancy: Science and Conservation Intern
The Center of the American West Internships Program offers opportunities for CU-Boulder undergraduates (juniors and seniors) 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 Center of the American West Internship Program course, CAMW3939. They are required to work a total of 120 hours for their employer over the semester, and must also 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. For application instructions and form, go to the Center of the American West. If you have any questions, send us an email at:
academics@colorado.edu
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY - Science and Conservation Intern
Work with The Nature Conservancy’s science and conservation program staff to manage a variety of projects related to land and water conservation, and with other staff in the Boulder office on special projects. There will be opportunities to learn about conservation career options from staff in various departments (science, conservation programs, policy, marketing, legal, and fundraising) and to attend special events with visiting guest speakers.
APPLY SOON. POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN ONLY UNTIL FILLED.
Location:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý2424 Spruce Street; Bouler, CO
Pay Information:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý unpaid
Work Schedule:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý8-10 hours per week divided between 2 or more weekdays
Qualifications: Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌýAbility to work independently; careful attention to detail; interest in project management and business systems.
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