Internship Opportunities
*All internships listed here have been verified by the Applied Learning Center as still open. For further information on any of these internships, please call 303-556-3290.*
Date Posted: 4/19/2013
Internship Title: Health Policy Intern Job ID: 14023
Agency: Nonprofit organization working on economic, racial, and health justice
Location: Denver, CO
Description: The health policy intern will help research, update fact sheets, and create new outreach materials to help educate our membership about the many different pieces of federal health care reform.
This internship is a good opportunity for someone to hone their research skills and get lots of hands on experience creating various policy documents and explaining complex policy concepts to the general public
Majors: SOC, WMS, PSC, BIO, HCM, ITP
Qualifications:
- Background in health policy or related policy field
- Strong research skills and a love of policy are important
- Ability to translate complex policy information into language that is easily understood by the general public
- Ability to summarize research into concise and factually accurate memos and briefs for staff
Time Schedule: Flexible.
Pay Rate: Unpaid for academic credit.
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Contact:
1029 Santa Fe Drive
Denver, CO 80204
tania@progressivecoalition.org
Date Posted: 4/19/2013
Internship Title: Racial Justice Intern Job ID: 14013
Agency: Nonprofit organization working on economic, racial, and health justice
Location: Denver, CO
Description: The Racial Justice (RJ) and Civil Rights Program works to eliminate racial disparities. Historically, this program has worked towards the vision of ending racial profiling and police violence in our communities. Interns are expected to have a role with the Racial Justice Hotline. Additional responsibilities will be determined according to need, time availability, skills, and interests.
1. Racial Justice Hotline: The hotline is a statewide phone line available to people who have experienced racial profiling/police brutality. This includes on call responsibilities, intake, database, case management and more.
2. Community Organizing: Outreaching, engaging, educating, and mobilizing communities that are most directly affected by racial profiling and police brutality. This involves bringing people into the RJ program in a substantive way. For example, we train community members to educate, canvass, and facilitate Know Your trainings. We also carefully recruit individuals to join our Racial Justice Task Force, a committee of individuals who have experienced racial profiling and police violence. This committee provides leadership and decision making for our program. Lastly, we are working towards engaging ally and faith communities in a more deliberate and intentional way. RJ Interns must be willing to canvass door to door, perform field work, and participate in phone banking.
3. Research: Acquisition of information about political targets and participation in "power mapping". Expertise and experience is not a must in this area. This would be a great place to learn.
4. Social Media: This includes contributing to Facebook and Twitter content and can also include creating digital graphics and digital stories.
5. Administrative Duties: Maintaining internal spreadsheets and databases, transcription of notes and filing, and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data.
Majors: SOC, PSC, WMS
Qualifications: Applicants must be:
- Extremely Diligent
- Highly accountable to community and colleagues
- Self Starter and Self Directed
- Creative
- Able to handle complex tasks
- Able to follow through on commitments despite a fast paced environment and heavy work load
- Punctual: have the ability to keep an organized calendar.
- Lived experience around the issues we work on and a strong and demonstrable commitment to racial justice and anti-oppression
- A strong and demonstrable commitment to being an ally
- Possess the ability to challenge your own assumptions and biases about other communities and ability to navigate interactions with people in communities that you do not directly identify with.
- Intermediate computer, email, and internet skills are required.
- Written and spoken fluency in Spanish is a huge plus.
Time Schedule: Flexible.
Pay Rate: Unpaid for academic credit.
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Contact:
1029 Santa Fe Drive
Denver, CO 80204
tania@progressivecoalition.org
Date Posted: 02/08/2013
Internship Title: Community Outreach Liason Job ID: 13682
Agency: Herbal Medicine
Location: Denver
Description: Currently, several opportunities exist for students to conduct outreach and education aimed at building networks and increasing cooperation among targeted entities. Those entities include healthcare communities, like-minded businesses, or other strategic partners. Students will be integral to identifying and helping develop new relationships, as well as supporting existing relationships. While this is the primary function of this position, additional opportunities may include: representing our business at events and identifying and implementing systems or strategies to support the project goals.
Majors: ITP, WMS, HCM, CFI
Qualifications:
- Strong skills in oral and written communication;
- Able to communicate effectively with diverse populations;
- Able to make sound decisions using available information;
- Able to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team and work with collaborating agencies;
- Self-motivated, independent and creative thinker.
Time Schedule: Flexible.
Pay Rate: Unpaid for academic credit.
Deadline: Ongoing. Openings as needed.
Date Posted: 02/06/2013
Internship Title: Development Intern Job ID: 13664
Agency: Brent’s Place
Location: Aurora
Description: The Development Intern position is a project based position. This position will support all facets of fundraising, stewardship of donors, events, and third party events. This position will participate in all event planning, including committee meetings, creating press releases, event promotion, and administrative work associated with all events and third party events. The Development Intern will be expected to interpret instruction and ask for direction in order to complete projects, and will be encouraged to contribute ideas that lead to growth or improvement in special events. This position will report to the Development Team and will work collaboratively with the staff team to successfully accomplish stated goals and objectives as they relate to each area of focus.
Majors: JRN, SPE, ITP, SOC, PSY, BHS, HSP, SWK, WMS, THE, HCM, HDV
Qualifications:
- Brent’s Place is a non-smoking and drug free environment;
- Must be able to lift 35 pounds and carry for a short distance;
- Valid driver’s license necessary;
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office;
- Strong English written and oral communication skills;
- Strong organizational skills;
- Ability to work as a team player;
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Time Schedule: Flexible; 10-20 hours per week required.
Pay Rate: Unpaid for academic credit.
Deadline: Open until filled.
Date Posted: 01/10/2013
Internship Title: Victim Services Spanish Translator Job ID: 13542
Agency: City Attorney
Location: Denver
Description: The Denver City Attorney’s office is looking for Spanish-speaking interns to assist victims through the office’s Victim Services program and through the Colorado Organization of Victim Assistance. The intern will be a victim advocate, will provide spoken and written translation, and will learn about the criminal justice system.
Majors: SOC, BHS, HSP, SWK, WMS, ANT, ENG, LING, SLHS, SPE, CHS, CJC, PSC, MDL
Qualifications: The intern must be bilingual in Spanish and English, or fluent enough to provide spoken and written translations.
Time Schedule: 20 hours per week. One year commitment preferred.
Pay Rate: Paid (approximately $8-$9 an hour). This position may not qualify for credit in some majors.
Deadline: Open until filled.
Date Posted: 01/10/2013
Internship Title: Volunteer Specialist Job ID: 13537
Agency: Early Childhood Development
Location: Denver
Description:
- Serve as a member of a volunteer task force;
- Research current and innovative information regarding exceptional volunteer programs;
- Participate in a variety of community events, resource fairs, and other events to recruit volunteers;
- Assist with the development of a new volunteer training manual and program;
- Connect volunteers to home visit requests via email and phone;
- Meet with and train community representatives to provide Bright Beginnings encounters within their specific organizations;
- Enter client data and make survey phone calls as needed;
- Train new volunteers regarding office tasks;
- Be an active participant in weekly staff meetings.
Majors: PSY, EDU, BHS, HSP, SWK, WMS, HDV
Qualifications:
- Familiarity with local community organizations;
- Familiarity with volunteer programming;
- Effective interpersonal skills, initiative, ability to work independently, and flexibility a must;
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet;
- Able to lift 30 pounds;
- Available to work some evening and weekend hours;
- Possess a Colorado driver’s license, vehicle, and auto insurance;
- Comfortable speaking to various community and neighborhood groups;
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Time Schedule: Flexible; 10-20 hours per week.
Pay Rate: Unpaid for academic credit.
Deadline: Open until filled. Positions available each semester.
Date Posted: 12/10/2012
Internship Title: Wellness Exercise Instructor Job ID: 13412
Agency: Community Mental Health Center
Location: Wheat Ridge
Description: Intern will lead 2-3 exercise groups at agency’s wellness center, as well as at a residential group home. Intern would be trained and provided supervision on site, then expected to run groups independently. Classes include exercise boot camp, strength training for women, resistance band training, walking groups and outdoor recreation class. Student would also collect data on resident’s goals and progress.
Majors: ITP, PSY, HPS, WMS, HDV
Qualifications: MSU Denver student of at least sophomore standing with experience teaching fitness classes.
Time Schedule: Flexible; 10-12 hours per week, Monday-Friday between 8:00am and 5:00pm.
Pay Rate: Unpaid for academic credit.
Deadline: Open until filled.
Date Posted: 12/05/2012
Internship Title: Children’s Programming Job ID: 13386
Agency: The Champa House
Location: Denver
Description: You will learn hands-on experience as you assist the Children’s Coordinator with programming at The Champa House. You will have the opportunity to become acquainted with the children and moms in residence at the house. You will learn first-hand the Champa House program, rules and house schedule. You will become acquainted with the childcare program and discipline policy. You will assist in the development of educational, age-appropriate programming for children ages 4 and under. You will assist in creating curriculum that helps in developing motor and social skills. You will record this curriculum so that it is easily implemented by program staff and volunteers.
Majors: SOC, PSY, BHS, HSP, SWK, WMS, HDV
Qualifications: Interns must be at least 21 years of age or have completed two years of post-secondary education. Interns must be teachable and interested in learning.
Time Schedule: Between 15-40 hours per week.
Pay Rate: Unpaid for academic credit.
Deadline: Open until filled.
Date Posted: 12/05/2012
Internship Title: Literacy and Education Programming Job ID: 13384
Agency: The Champa House
Location: Denver
Description: You will begin assisting the LEC Coordinator by getting to know the Champa House children and mothers. You will learn about the Champa House program, rules and house schedule. You will begin to develop skills in cross-cultural and cross-socio/economic care and ministry. You will assist with adult education, life skills training and various administrative tasks. You will gain knowledge about individual and family development and learn to apply that knowledge to meet physical, social and emotional needs. You will learn to be sensitive and respectful of economic, cultural and other differences.
Majors: SOC, PSY, BHS, HSP, SWK, WMS, HDV, AAS, ANT, ENG, LING
Qualifications: Interns must be at least 21 years of age or have completed two years of post-secondary education. Interns must be teachable and interested in learning.
Time Schedule: Between 15-40 hours per week.
Pay Rate: Unpaid for academic credit.
Deadline: Open until filled.
Date Posted: 12/05/2012
Internship Title: Family Services Job ID: 13382
Agency: Family and Senior Homeless Initiative (FSHI)
Location: Denver
Description: FSHI offers three internships:
1.) The Case Facilitator Internship involves assisting in answering incoming calls and following up with recorded messages. Applications and interviews will include assisting in the evaluation of family statuses for program approval through the interview process. You will assist in educating the families towards self-sufficiency, and you will develop and maintain personal conversations as well a work through a follow-up worksheet provided for the family. The spiritual ministry of the internship will include praying with families, providing spiritual support for families, and providing Gospel literature and Bibles.
2.) The Community Engagement Internship will gain knowledge and experience in recruiting, training, and engaging volunteer mentor teams matched with homeless families and seniors. You will also receive hands-on experience with fundraising and event planning.
3.) The Advocacy Internship includes human service agency relationship building and the development of key partners to advocate for the program. A part of this internship is finding potential program participants who otherwise would not know about the assistance FSHI provides. You will build and maintain connections with landlords in metro Denver and track referrals that various agencies give to the program. You will also participate in community events such as school fairs, housing events, and local government and nonprofit provider events. The interns will also conduct client roundtable education workshops. Transportation and alternative/flexible hours will be needed.
Majors: SOC, PSY, BHS, HSP, SWK, WMS, HDV
Qualifications: Interns must be at least 21 years of age or have completed two years of post-secondary education. Interns must be teachable and interested in learning.
Time Schedule: Between 15-40 hours per week.
Pay Rate: unpaid for academic credit.
Deadline: Open until filled.
Date Posted: 12/05/2012
Internship Title: Family Services--Youth Programming Job ID: 13380
Agency: STAR Youth Program
Location: Denver
Description: Youth Interns are asked to be individuals who strive to lead Christ centered lives and who have the desire to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually as they work as part of team to enhance the effectiveness of the STAR Youth Program at The Crossing. The primary purpose of this internship is to assist in the overall running, facilitation, and development of the ongoing children’s and youth programs. Youth include ages 3-18.
Majors: BHS, HDV, HSP, PSY, SOC, WMS, SWK
Qualifications: Interns must be at least 21 years of age or have completed two years of post-secondary education. Interns must be teachable and interested in learning.
Time Schedule: Between 15-40 hours per week. Programming takes place from 1-9pm.
Pay Rate: Unpaid for academic credit.
Deadline: Open until filled.
Date Posted: 11/21/2012
Internship Title: *Multiple Internships Job ID: 13337
Agency: Homeless Shelter
Location: Denver, CO
Description: For 120 years the Denver Rescue Mission has been meeting the needs of the poor and homeless through emergency services, community outreach, long-term rehabilitation, transitional programs, assistance for permanent housing, and refugee assistance.
There are a variety of internship positions available through the Denver Rescue Mission:
1) Youth Programming Intern
2) Client Services Intern
3) Case Facilitator Intern, Family and Senior Homeless Initiative
4) Advocacy Intern, Family and Senior Homeless Initiative
5) Community Engagement Intern, Family and Senior Homeless Initiative
6) Mentor Community Relations Intern
7) Job Training Intern, Refugee Services
8) Outreach Services Intern
9) Case Manager Intern
10) Mentor Specialist Intern
11) Public Relations Intern
12) Special Events Intern
Majors: WMS, BHS, HDV, PSY, SOC, SWK, COM, JRN, SPE, PHI, PSC
Qualifications: MSU Denver student of at least sophomore standing. Additional requirements vary by position.
Time Schedule: Flexible, Part-time (minimum 15 hours/week) and full time (40 hours/week) internships available.
Pay Rate: Full time interns are eligible for free room and board as well as a stipend of $150/month and tuition reimbursement of $450.
Deadline: Open until filled.
Date Posted: 08/30/2012
Internship Title: Victim Specialist Job ID: 12977
Agency: Police Department
Location: Denver
Description: Victim Specialists will be trained to provide crisis intervention, support, information and advocacy to victims, witnesses and family members in the event of criminal victimization, or non-criminal stark misfortune that requires police intervention. Over 30 hours of classroom training must be completed before starting this position.
Majors: SOC, PSY, BHS, CJC, HSP, SWK, WMS
Qualifications: MSU Denver student with at least sophomore status and minimum 2.5 GPA. CJC students must have at least a JUNIOR status. Must be 21 or older, have a valid Colorado driver’s license, and an insured vehicle. Must be able to pass a criminal background check and a polygraph test. Must register for internships or practicum credit.
Time Schedule: 10 hours per week with preferred one year commitment. Will discuss work hours, probably nights and weekends.
Pay Rate: Volunteer for academic credit.
Deadline: Internship available each semester. CJC students must be registered for credit by start of semester.
Date Posted: 08/09/2012
Internship Title: Social Media Intern Job ID: 12812
Agency: Domestic Violence Agency
Location: Castle Rock
Description: This posting requires that candidates applying have social media experience. The candidate should be actively involved in social media activities such as FaceBook, Twitter, LinkedIn, blogging, social bookmarking, commenting, etc. and well-connected with the broader social media world. The candidate should also be able to think strategically and work independently, but be willing to take direction as related to the needs of the organization. The candidate should also have knowledge of and an interest in the mission of the WCFOC.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Create a comprehensive social media strategy for the WCFOC that uses social media marketing techniques to increase visibility, traffic and donations.
- Work with the WCFOC’s Development Team to create content, implement, and manage social media programs.
- Experiment with new and alternative ways to leverage social media activities.
- Monitor trends in social media tools, trends and applications, and appropriately apply that knowledge to increasing the agency’s use of social media.
- Strategize with and educate the Development Team and WCFOC Management on incorporating relevant social media techniques into the organizational culture and services.
- Measure and evaluate the impact of social media on overall marketing and fundraising efforts.
Majors: WMS, COM, ENG, JRN, SPE, MKT
Qualifications: MSU Denver student with at least junior status and minimum 2.5 GPA.
Desired Experience:
- At least two years at the college level in journalism, marketing, communications or related field;
- Social media tools and techniques;
- Marketing and/or fundraising;
- Strategic planning.
Desired Attributes:
- Technologically savvy;
- Creative;
- Able to contribute individually and work as a team;
- Possess excellent writing and verbal communication skills;
- Demonstrate a balance of persuasiveness and sensitivity to the topic of domestic violence;
- Possess a good sense of humor;
- Flexible.
Time Schedule: Internships may be available for summer, spring and fall semesters.
Pay Rate: Unpaid. Must receive academic credit. Will provide professional development opportunities for intern.
Deadline: Ongoing. Varies per semester.
Date Posted: 05/15/2012
Internship Title: Patient Companion Intern Job ID: 12530
Agency: Hospice
Location: Denver
Description: Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Visit assigned patient(s) on a schedule consistent with the volunteer plan of care to provide services according to the volunteer plan of care;
- Report patient changes and concerns to Social Worker and/or Volunteer Coordinator, and document that these changes and/or concerns were reported and to whom they were reported;
- Submit completed Volunteer Companion Visit Form, following agency guidelines, to Volunteer Coordinator within one week of each patient visit;
- Complete at least 20 hours of continuing education as provided or approved by Volunteer Coordinator each year;
- Adhere to organizational policies;
- Work collaboratively as a member of the interdisciplinary team;
- Maintain the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information, using and disclosing only that information necessary to perform the functions of the job.
Patient Companion Volunteers mat not:
- Measure or administer medication;
- Give any kind of advice about treatment or medication;
- Answer questions about a patient's condition;
- Lift or move patient;
- Perform any other direct patient care.
Majors: SOC, PSY, BHS, HSP, SWK, WMS, HDV
Qualifications: MSU Denver student of at least sophomore standing with a 2.5 GPA or higher; completion of hospice volunteer training program; and ability to read, write and speak English. Acceptance contingent upon successful criminal background check and drug screening.
Time Schedule: 10-20 hours per week; Flexible.
Pay Rate: Volunteer for academic credit.
Deadline: Open until filled; positions available each semester.
Date Posted: 05/09/2012
Internship Title: Family Planning Internship Job ID: 12507
Agency: Family Planning Clinic
Location: Denver Metro Area (9 Locations)
Description: This organization has many opportunities for a variety of interests. Student interested in patient education will be trained to education patients on birth control and STDs as well as options for family planning. Other opportunities exist for marketing, financial analysts, public affairs, public relations and public health projects. Pre-med students can shadow the physicians. The organization will work with the student to find an appropriate project. The student is expected to take ownership and work independently.
Majors: BHS, HDV, HSP, PSY, SOC, WMS, JRN, SPE, BIO, HCM, ITP, NUT
Qualifications: MSU Denver student with at least sophomore status and minimum 2.5 GPA. Students must undergo a background check and interview. Student should be supportive of a diversity of birth control options.
Time Schedule: Flexible; As scheduled during the facility hours.
Pay Rate: Volunteer for academic credit.
Deadline: Ongoing.
Date Posted: 05/09/2012
Internship Title: Indigenous Medicine Internship Job ID: 12505
Agency: Community Outreach Program to Promote Indigenous Healing
Location: Denver
Description: Estara needs assistance in community and clinical settings in the Denver area. Intern will provide assistance to the Program Director, Coordinators, Experts, Healers, Owners, and Participants of any particular clinic, program, event, or class in a professional and caring manner. All positions provide an exploration into Indigenous Healing. Training is provided for you to become a part of the Volunteer Team offering Indigenous Healing techniques to others. You will be trained with practical skills using Ancient Indigenous Techniques. Duties will include assisting in events, programs, classes and workshops at a variety of locations.
Majors: NAS, WMS, ANT, CHS, HCM, ITP
Qualifications: MSU Denver student with at least sophomore status and minimum 2.5 GPA; ability to follow directions and attend events as scheduled; physically capable of carrying heavy equipment and setting up such equipment; an open mind to alternative treatment practices; and kind and caring demeanor to everyone involved.
Time Schedule: Flexible; a minimum of three months commitment required for internship participation according to school and program credit hour exchange requirements. Different locations have different scheduling needs.
Pay Rate: Volunteer for academic credit.
Deadline: Open every semester.
METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER
APPLIED LEARNING CENTER
Office conveniently located on Auraria Campus
At 1045 Ninth Street Park; 303.556.3290
internships@msudenver.edu
