What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coroner's Office Intern Summer and Fall 2026 – Family Assistance position at Boulder County?
The Boulder County Coroner's Office is seeking to hire a Coroner's Office Intern Summer and Fall 2026 – Family Assistance. Collegiate opportunities will be during the Spring, Summer and Fall terms. Collegiate interns will have to follow any expectations set by their school if they are completing the internship for credit. Non-collegiate opportunities will also be available on a case-by-case basis.
Our internship offers a rigorous experiential learning program designed to build knowledge and skills for persons interested in pursuing medicolegal death investigation, or a career in advocacy for vulnerable populations. To confirm participation, offered candidates must complete an internship agreement.Both collegiate and non-collegiate individuals must be able to commit to 12-20 hours per week, during the term.
This internship is not a paid or benefited position. The internship dates are June 1 to Dec 4, 2026. This position will work 12-20 hours per week, Monday - Friday 7:00am – 8:00pm, depending on scheduling needs. This position will work out of 5610 Flatiron Parkway, Boulder, Colorado.
Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.
Hiring Salary Range: Unpaid Internship
Tentative Hiring Timeline:
- Phone Screening: Week of April 27th
- First Round Interviews: Week of May 4th
- Reference Check: Week of May 11th
- Family Assistance Interns will primarily focus on the Family Assistance Unit (FAU), with opportunity to rotate through other divisions of the office including investigations, pathology, and administration
- Interns will support the FAU by offering emotional support and resources to those who have lost a loved one due to a sudden or unexpected death
- Review cases to determine case criteria for FAU involvement
- Identify needs and provide resources or make referral to community agencies
- Provide follow-up and long-term outreach to those families who have been identified as needing FAU support
- FAU Interns will work with investigators, pathology staff, and administrative staff to collect and enter data into the case management system
- Track/update resources lists and complete other tasks assigned by the Family Assistance Coordinator
- Each participant will be required to create and present a PowerPoint presentation on a chosen topic of interest near the end of the internship
- Participants may be exposed to environmental & biological hazards during the internship
- Performs related work, as required
PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of current college enrollment* or college graduation from a nationally accredited college or university.
If currently enrolled, a minimum GPA of 3.0 pursuing a bachelor’s degree with a concentration in an applicable field of study such as human services, human development, psychology, social work, family studies, or mental health is required
DRIVER'S LICENSE:
- Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
- For more information regarding a clean driving record, please click here.
BACKGROUND CHECK & FINGERPRINTING:
- Passing a background check that requires fingerprinting is required
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test
- To confirm participation, offered candidates must complete an internship agreement
COVER LETTER:
- All applicants must include a cover letter that discusses the following topics:
- Why you have an interest in interning with our office
- Your long-term goals
- How the internship might help you achieve your goals
- How you anticipate your internship would benefit our office
- Your availability (which days of the week you are available and when you would be available to start an internship)
- Your college information including the name of your college or university, your year in college, your current GPA, the degree you are pursuing, and your anticipated graduation date
A resume is optional, but recommended
Note that once the application is submitted, documents cannot be added
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to interact effectively with individuals under stress
Willingness to collaborate with colleagues, agencies, and the public
Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.