Internship Opportunities for Graduate and Undergraduate Students!

Are you interested in doing an internship to count as a class towards your History BA or MA?

UCCS History undergraduate and graduate students can enroll in an internship course (HIST 3995/6995) for course credit and apply it to their History BA or MA.  Below is a list of local or regional organizations where our students have interned.

You do NOT need to find your own site for the internship. I will help you do that. Just email me, Christina Jimenez, Professor, at cjimenez@uccs.edu 

Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum 
United States Olympic and Paralympic Museum 
Pikes Peak Hill Climb Association
One Nation Walking 
Military Legacy Foundation 
Old Colorado City Heritage Society 
World War II Aviation Museum 
African American Historical and Genealogical Society  
Broadmoor Archives 
UCCS University Archives  
Western Museum of Mining and Industry 
United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, Archives and Special Collections 
United States Air Force Academy, Clark Special Collections 
Fourth Infantry Division Museum, Fort Carson, CO 
Grand Masonic Lodge of Colorado, Museum and Archive 
The Navigators Archives  
The Manitou Heritage Center 
The Penrose Library Special Collections 
Pueblo County Historical Society, Pueblo, CO 
Bessemer Historical Society & Steelworks Museum, Pueblo, CO 

Under the STUDENTS tab on the History Dept home page. SEE:  Internship Program Page https://history.uccs.edu/internships  

Other Internship Opportunities: 

• International Jobs and Internships: https://career.uccs.edu/channels/international-job-internship-search/  
• Colorado Springs Internship/Job Boards:  
• Colorado-Wyoming Association of Museums: https://www.cwam-us.org/professional-development/jobs/ 
• https://www.colorado.com/co/colorado-springs/museums 
• National Park Service: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/youthprograms/jobs-and-internships.htm 
• City of Colorado Springs Internships: https://coloradosprings.gov/human-resources/page/internships-0 
• El Paso County Internships http://epcounty.com/hr/careers/internships.htm 
• State of Colorado Management Internship Program: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/3882420/best-and-brightest-management-internship-and-fellowship-program 
• US Government Internships https://www.usajobs.gov/help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/ 
• Colorado Nonprofit Association Job Board https://coloradononprofits.org/careers/?keyword=&category=&workEnviron=&jobType=&industry=&region=&compensationType=&salaryRange=&hourlyRange=&page=1 

Want help launching your career – these resources are always available to UCCS graduates for years after they have left UCCS?  

• Book a Career Coach Appointment on Starfish: Meet one on one with UCCS Career and Innovation Center career coaches. We support students virtually or in-person on resumes, cover letters, internships and jobs, interviews, and graduate school applications. https://uccs.starfishsolutions.com/starfish-ops
• Resume and Cover Letter Guide: https://career.uccs.edu/channels/create-a-resume-or-cover-letter/When it comes time to apply for a job or internship, many of us feel stuck figuring out how to explain our background and experiences in a way that will be compelling to employers. While this process can be tedious, we’re here to help! Check out the resources below and schedule an appointment with us if you need guidance. It is very beneficial to have your documents reviewed and get feedback before submitting them. 
• Interview Preparation: https://career.uccs.edu/channels/prepare-for-an-interview/ Interviewing for an internship and job can be overwhelming, but we are here to support you! Check out these top interviewing tips and resource below for more! 
• Handshake – As a UCCS student, you have access to Handshake: the #1 way college students find jobs. Join today to explore career options, find jobs and internships for students, and connect with employers during on campus career fairs and info sessions.
• SEAN Student Employment Assistance Network – https://seans.uccs.edu/On-campus jobs can be a great way to get professional experience in a flexible setting. These positions often allow you to support a specific department on-campus. Whether it’s research, lab work, administration, or campus outreach, these are excellent ways to dip your toes into getting professional experience at UCCS.
• LinkedIN Job Board: linkedin.com/ Manage your professional identity. Build and engage with your professional network. Access knowledge, insights and opportunities.
• Clyde’s Closet – Free Professional Clothing: https://career.uccs.edu/channels/clydes-closet/Clyde’s Closet is a free, gently used professional clothing closet for UCCS students and alumni to utilize for interviews, career fairs, special events, and everything in between. Students can select up to 7 items per semester (free of charge and no requirement to return the clothing). Clyde’s Closet carries hundreds of clothing items great for any career development event.