Coroner's Office Unpaid Internship Spring 2027 – Family Assistance

The Boulder County Coroner's Office is seeking to hire a Coroner's Office Intern, Spring 2027 – 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.

This internship is not a paid or benefited position. The internship dates are January 11 to April 23, 2027. 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.

Tentative Timeline:

• Phone Screening: Week of November 30th
• First Round Interviews: Week of December 7th
• Reference Check: Week of December 14th

1. 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
2. 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
   1. Review cases to determine case criteria for FAU involvement
   2. Identify needs and provide resources or make referral to community agencies
   3. Provide follow-up and long-term outreach to those families who have been identified as needing FAU support
   4. FAU Interns will work with investigators, pathology staff, and administrative staff to collect and enter data into the case management system
   5. Track/update resources lists and complete other tasks assigned by the Family Assistance Coordinator
3. Each participant will be required to create and present a PowerPoint presentation on a chosen topic of interest near the end of the internship
4. Participants may be exposed to environmental & biological hazards during the internship
5. Performs related work, as required

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 be at least 18 years of age
• 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: 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

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.