Coroners Office Intern Summer 2026 - Medicolegal Investigations

Boulder County Coroner's Office is seeking to hire a Coroner's Office Intern Summer 2026 - Medicolegal Investigations . 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. 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 August 7, 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 13th

First Round Interviews:

Week of April 20th

Second Round Interviews:

Week of April 20th

Reference Check:

Week of April 27th Medicolegal Interns will rotate through each division of the office to include investigations, pathology, family assistance and administration, but will focus on forensic investigations and postmortem examinations Participants may be exposed to environmental & biological hazards during the internship Each participant will be required to create and present a PowerPoint presentation on a chosen topic of interest near the end of the internship Interns will observe investigators during scene responses Interns will observe pathology staff complete autopsy procedures 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 c urrent 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 health or human science, forensic science, or criminal justice

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

: A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation with fingerprinting

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Current college enrollment or college graduation from a nationally accredited institution of higher education, 3.0 GPA or higher Field of study such as health or human science, forensic science, or criminal justice

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.