This webpage provides some potential starting points for finding an internship as a history student at CU Denver. Feel free to reach out to the Career Center via email at CareerCenter@ucdenver.edu for scheduling and additional resources in your internship search!
Additionally, undergraduate students should refer to Dr. Bill Wagner, the history undergraduate advisor, for additional assistance, and graduate students should refer to the Director of Graduate Studies, Dr. Rachel Gross, for additional assistance and internship opportunities.
Where to Start
Through CU Denver Handshake:
https://ucdenver.joinhandshake.com/login
Internships for Course Credit
To learn more about opportunities to pursue an internship either at CU Denver or through another organization for course credit with or without pay, reach out to your history department advisor.
Dr. Bill Wagner (undergraduate students)
Dr. Rachel Gross (graduate students)
Reach out to CU Denver History Alumni
Link to Alumni Spreadsheet
The link above directs you to a list of recorded alumni from the history program at UCD; both graduate and undergraduate alumni are featured. You will find information about their employment history and their LinkedIn information, if available. You are welcome to reach out to any of these alumni using LinkedIn if you find that their post-grad career path interests you.
Make and Use a LinkedIn
LinkedIn can help get you recognized by employers. Many employers refer to LinkedIn to find information that is not featured on a resume or CV on potential employee candidates. LinkedIn is also a great resource for finding job opportunities near you that are tailored to your interests.
For feedback on your LinkedIn profile, you can schedule a LinkedIn Profile Review with the Career Center. This review can help you learn how to build a LinkedIn profile that will stand out and help you land your next role. Schedule a ‘LinkedIn Profile Review’ appointment through Handshake, https://app.joinhandshake.com/login, or by calling their front desk at (303) 315- 4000.
Job/Internship Search Engines for Historians
Find updated job postings working for the city of Denver; reach out to the Career Center or history faculty to get help with networking in the city.
These opportunities can be difficult to come by, but the Career Center and history faculty may be able to help you network and prepare for a selective interview process.
This resource is great for someone looking for any kind of history-related job in the U.S. The search engine allows you to select specific locations, but generally provides a great selection of history opportunities.
Science and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD)
SCFD is a Denver-based cultural funding model that serves a region of seven counties. SCFD funds nearly 300 organizations across the front-range to further enhance the cultural experience in the Denver area.
Colorado-Wyoming Association of Museums (CWAM)
CWAM educates and unites its membership and the larger museum community to promote museum interests in Colorado and Wyoming.
Volunteer
General Volunteer Opportunities
Resources for Finding Career Inspiration/Ideas
O*NET provides great detail on the tasks, technology, and skills used in various careers you may be interested in. O*NET provides additional resources ranging from professional organizations to job boards associated with a given career interest. You can use O*NET to explore all of your potential career interests, even if they do not relate to history.
This specific link directs to an O*NET resource specifically for those interested in pursuing a career in history.
American Historical Association
The AHA is a wonderful resource for updates in the history community. Use the AHA for inspiration, updates, and useful information.