Coroner's Office Unpaid Internship Fall 2026 - Medicolegal Investigations

Boulder County Coroner's Office is seeking to hire up to 2 Coroner's Office Unpaid Interns, Fall 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 August 24, 2026 to December 8, 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: July 31st
• First Round Interviews: Week of August 3rd
• Reference Check: Week of August 3rd

1. Medicolegal Interns will rotate through investigations, and pathology, and will focus on forensic investigations and postmortem examinations
2. Participants may be exposed to environmental & biological hazards during the internship
3. Interns complete a performance checklist, that includes a weekly prescription log, weekly medical terminology log, statute review along with self-paced reading resources
4. Each participant will be required to create and present a PowerPoint presentation on a chosen topic of interest near the end of the internship
5. Interns will observe investigators during scene responses
6. Interns will observe pathology staff complete autopsy procedures

7. 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 health or human science, forensic science, or criminal justice

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
• Interns must be at least 18 years of age

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

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.