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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.

Exhibition Development Internship - Fall 2026

Stipend: $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. 

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:   A Minimum of 6 hours/week for at least 84 total hours (September 8-December 15; flexible start and end date and weekly schedule will be determined with student’s schedule)

Application due:  August 23, 2026

Fall 2026 Exhibition Development Internship.docx.pdf

 

History Colorado Center School Programs Internship

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 in (4) installments. 

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:  10 hours/week (Monday-Friday) September 28th, 2026 through the end of May 2027. Internship hours are typically 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, when schools are in session.

Application due:  August 26, 2026

School Programs Internship - 2026-2027.docx.pdf

 

Historic House Museum Internship - Fall 2026

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:  16 hours/week (Mid- September through December, 2026). Intern should expect some evenings and one weekend day per week.

Application due:  August 28, 2026

CCWH Historic House Museum Internship - Fall 2026.docx.pdf

 

Historic Preservation Internship - Fall 2026

Stipend: $1,200. The stipend is not a 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:  September - November, 2026, for a total of 10 weeks, 8- 10 hours per week (schedule TBD by intern and supervisor).

Application due:  August 31, 2026

Historic Preservation Internship (Annual Report Intern Description) - Fall 2026 Internship Description.pdf

 

El Pueblo History Museum Education Internship

Stipend: $6,000. This stipend is intended solely to support your study and research during the appointment and does not constitute a salary or compensation. It will be paid in two equal installments: the first at the midpoint of the internship, and the second upon successful completion..

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:  15 hours per week (September 2026 - May 2027) for a total of 480 hours.

Application due:  September 7, 2026

EPHM Education Internship - Fall 2026.pdf

 

El Pueblo History Museum Marketing & Operations Internship

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:  A minimum of 10 hours per week (September - December, 2026) for a total of 150 hours. Dates and weekly schedule will be determined collaboratively by the intern and supervisor.

Application due:  September 7, 2026

EPHM Marketing & Operations Internship -Fall 2026.docx.pdf

 

Capitol Collections and Interpretation Internship - Fall 2026

Stipend: $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.

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.

History Colorado is committed to anti-racism practices across its institution and outlined in these 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.

Desired Schedule:  approx. 8-10 hours/week on Mondays-Wednesdays anytime between 9-4 (for 10 weeks between September 21-December 4, 2026).

Application due:  September 10, 2026

Capitol Collections and Interpretation Internship - Fall 2026.docx.pdf

 

10th Mountain Division Social Media Internship

Stipend: $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. 

(This internship is generously sponsored by the 10th Mountain Division Foundation, who are dedicated to sharing the story of the WWII division.) 

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:  8 hours/week (September - December, 2026) for a total of 80 hours. 

Application due:  September 11, 2026 

10th Mountain Division Social Media Internship - Winter 2026.docx.pdf

 

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Questions?

Please contact Emily Dobish at emily.dobish@state.co.us for more information.