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HISTORY COLORADO has a strong commitment to diversity inclusion and cultural competency because of that we are continuously seeking to recruit individuals who will enhance this diversity and ultimately the effectiveness of our organization.
Two foundational things are true at History Colorado: We love Colorado. And we believe in the transformative power of history. We are a people-driven history-centered movement building a better future. We are stronger when we do this together building new knowledge and shared meaning that improves lives today and for our descendants.
As an agency of the State of Colorado and a non-profit organization we are committed to serving all Coloradans. We offer access to our states history through enriching experiences at eleven museums and historic sites with dynamic and relevant exhibits and activities. We work with school groups and young learners through field trips day camps and traveling programs. Were also home to a free public research center Colorados Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (OAHP) and the Colorado State Historical Fund (SHF) the nations largest preservation program of its kind. We steward 15 million objects photographs and archival resources that make up the States collection and serve tens of thousands of learners of all ages through dynamic programs.
We strive to be a place of belonging for all Coloradans. Were committed to Colorados diverse communities through education engagement and access. We know were succeeding when more voices perspectives and experiences are part of History Colorado.Its our vision that every Coloradan feels rooted draws strength from those who have come before us and knows they belong in this place.
In pursuit of a more just and equitable Colorado we embody thegrounding virtueslisted below as the foundation of all aspects of our work: our thinking communication process outcomes and evaluation. Our work is guided by for and of the communities we build belong to and serve and we commit to:
Being in Community
Amplifying and Centering Voices of Black Indigenous and People of Color
Co-creation and Shared Authority
Humility and Reflection
Responsiveness and Flexibility
Shared Destiny
Mission Statement:We are Colorado. Together our generational work centers communities deepens knowledge and catalyzes the transformative power of history.
If you are considering a career opportunity with the goal of making a difference consider joining the dedicated people at History Colorado. We offer fantastic benefits including:
Strong secure yet flexible retirement benefits including aPERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Planplus 401K and 457 plans
Employer supplementedHealth Savings Account
Paid life insurance plus additional optional life insurance options
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave accruals
Excellent work-life programs such as flexible schedules and more.
Equity Diversity and Inclusion
The State of Colorado believes that equity diversity and inclusion drive our success and we encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore in all aspects of the employment process we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy medical condition related to pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status genetic information or military status (with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
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Qualified candidates may receive academic credit through their college or university. *Check with your schools Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.
Desired Schedule: 12 hours/week (144 total). Fixed hours Fall Semester 2025 only.
Broad Scope of Position: The Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation is seeking a qualified intern to join our SIPA Digitization team. This team focuses on the digitization of the various backlogs of physical documents stored at History Colorado and off-site storage locations. This team is seeking an intern to assist in this effort by working with volunteers ensuring adherence to data practices reviewing volunteer work for quality and coordinating with staff on digitization needs. This intern should be prepared to work in a leadership role and will finish the internship having gained broad experience with a variety of common issues in legacy data sets and team management.
Responsibilities:Scanning of physical records via established methodology Assist with the training and supervision of volunteer team members Ensure team adhesion to methodology naming schemes and data standards Review volunteer scans for quality assurance and make corrections as necessary Assist volunteers with the identification of unique documents Identify pinch points in the workflow and make recommendations to staff Coordinate with office staff to ensure their needs are met in a timely manner Provide technical assistance for minor bugs and other common issues
Outcomes: By the completion of this volunteer internship position the intern will learn how to: Identify and define common archaeological terms used in recording sites Apply sound data processing techniques to problematic data sets Produce high-quality documents using PaperStream Capture Excel and Adobe Acrobat Demonstrate multi-channel communication skills Serve as a team leader in an office Provide feedback in a constructive manner Identify team member strengths and weaknesses Develop a working knowledge of the methodologies used for the remediation of legacy data
Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
**A condition of employment is the successful completion of a background check.
Desired Skills & Academic Field of Study: Recommended for students enrolled in Anthropology Archaeology History Museum Studies or a related field program.Students and recent graduates with completed coursework in archaeology or with knowledge of museum data management practices are highly preferred.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application but will be used to supplement information to the application. Part of the selection process for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application materials. Therefore it is paramount that in the experience portion of your application you describe the extent that you possess the education experience and competencies outlined in the job announcement as well as the special and/or preferred qualifications. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions may prevent you from competing in subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.
A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Felony convictions or conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions it is your responsibility to provide Human Resources with an official disposition of any charges.
ADAAA Accommodations: Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete the application. To request an accommodation please contact Jesus Garcia or email.Supplemental Information
To Apply for this Position: Submit a cover letter resume and your answer to the question below to Director of Volunteer Engagement Emily Dobish . *Include the name of this internship in your email subject line.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Temp
