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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:

academics@colorado.edu

Spring 2025 Listings:

The Nature ConservancyÌý- 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.Ìý

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

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Ability to work independently; careful attention to detail; interest in project management and business systems.Ìý

Website:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý www.nature.org

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History Colorado - Historical Researcher/Production Assistant

Broad Scope of Position: History Colorado is seeking a detail-oriented Historical Researcher/ Production Assistant to join our documentary production team as an intern.Ìý This role combines deep and accurate historical research with some film production support. The internship will be based at the History Colorado Center, and will report to the America 250 - Colorado 150 Program Director, while working closely with the Colorado Department of Education’s appointee to the Commission. This is a great opportunity to work on a Colorado film series by not only researching sources, but working with the Producer on developing story and script outlines, helping to fact-check scripts and maintain research integrity, and supporting producers in pre-production scheduling, planning, location scouting and on-set production assistance, as needed.
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Outcomes: This internship will provide the student or recent graduate with the opportunity to develop research skills through the identification of both primary and secondary sources to support "Our Shared History" film series.
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Desired Schedule: Ìý4-5 hours per day December through January 2025; 2-3 hours per day, February through May 2025
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Desired Skills & Academic Field of Study: Current or recent undergraduate or master’s student with focus in History, Journalism, Film Production, or related fields.
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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 upon completion of the internship.Ìý
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To Apply: Submit materials on the Center of the American West website:
Submit a resume, cover letter (including any prior experience conducting research), and their answer to the question below:
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?
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