What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coroner's Office Intern Summer 2025 - Medicolegal Investigations position at Boulder County?
Boulder County Coroner's Office is seeking to hire two (2) Coroner's Office Interns, Summer 2025 - Medicolegal Investigations. Collegiate opportunities are available during the summer 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 is non-paid, non-benefited internship that is anticipated to run from 05/27/2025 - 07/27/2025. 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.
Tentative Hiring Timeline:
- Phone Screening: April 17th
- First Round Interviews: April 23rd
- Reference Check: April 24th
Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.
- Rotate through each division of the office to include investigations, pathology, family assistance and administration
- Focus on forensic investigations and postmortem examinations
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.
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 and 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
- Each participant will be required to create and present a PowerPoint presentation on a chosen topic of interest near the end of the internship
- A resume is optional
COVER LETTER:
- All applicants are required to attach a cover letter for this position. The cover letter should address 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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current college student or college graduate of 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
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Participants may be exposed to environmental & biological hazards during the internship
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.
