What are the responsibilities and job description for the SIPA Internship - Spring 2026. position at State of Colorado?
Department Information
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 state’s 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. We’re also home to a free public research center, Colorado’s Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (OAHP), and the Colorado State Historical Fund (SHF), the nation’s largest preservation program of its kind. We steward 15 million objects, photographs, and archival resources that make up the State’s 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. We’re committed to Colorado’s diverse communities through education, engagement, and access. We know we’re succeeding when more voices, perspectives, and experiences are part of History Colorado. It's 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 the grounding virtues listed 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:
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.
Learn more at: https://dpa.colorado.gov/about-us/edi .
Description Of Job
Qualified candidates may receive academic credit through their college or university. *Check with
your school's Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this
position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.
History Colorado is committed to anti-racism practices across its institution and outlined in these
grounding virtues. As such, we encourage members of Black, Indigenous, Latino, Hispanic, People
of Color, LGBTQ , and persons with disabilities communities to apply for this internship.
Desired Schedule: 12 hours/week (144 total) during regular business hours, in-person, Spring
Semester 2026 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
Anthropology, Archaeology, History, Museum Studies, or a related field program at the
undergraduate level and recent graduates. Students with completed coursework in archaeology or
with knowledge of museum data management practices are highly preferred.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions Of Employment & Appeal Rights
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado . Failure to submit a complete and
timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for
ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before
the closing date and time listed.
Supplemental Information
History Colorado is committed to anti-racism practices across its institution and outlined in these grounding virtues. As such we encourage members of Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) LGBTQ and differently abled communities to apply for this position.
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 (303) 866-2136 or email Jesus.l.garcia@state.co.us .
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 state’s 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. We’re also home to a free public research center, Colorado’s Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (OAHP), and the Colorado State Historical Fund (SHF), the nation’s largest preservation program of its kind. We steward 15 million objects, photographs, and archival resources that make up the State’s 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. We’re committed to Colorado’s diverse communities through education, engagement, and access. We know we’re succeeding when more voices, perspectives, and experiences are part of History Colorado. It's 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 the grounding virtues listed 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
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.
Learn more at: https://dpa.colorado.gov/about-us/edi .
Description Of Job
Qualified candidates may receive academic credit through their college or university. *Check with
your school's Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this
position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.
History Colorado is committed to anti-racism practices across its institution and outlined in these
grounding virtues. As such, we encourage members of Black, Indigenous, Latino, Hispanic, People
of Color, LGBTQ , and persons with disabilities communities to apply for this internship.
Desired Schedule: 12 hours/week (144 total) during regular business hours, in-person, Spring
Semester 2026 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
- 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
Anthropology, Archaeology, History, Museum Studies, or a related field program at the
undergraduate level and recent graduates. Students with completed coursework in archaeology or
with knowledge of museum data management practices are highly preferred.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions Of Employment & Appeal Rights
- A condition of employment is the successful completion of a background check**
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado . Failure to submit a complete and
timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for
ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before
the closing date and time listed.
Supplemental Information
History Colorado is committed to anti-racism practices across its institution and outlined in these grounding virtues. As such we encourage members of Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) LGBTQ and differently abled communities to apply for this position.
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 (303) 866-2136 or email Jesus.l.garcia@state.co.us .