Internships

2025 – 2026 Conservation Graduate Student Internship
Staff Mentor: Casey Mallinckrodt, Head Conservator 
Start Date: Flexible in the 2025 – 2026 Academic Year
End Date: 3 to 9 months, a minimum of 3 months from start date
Length of Internship: Up to 9 months, minimum of 3 months Duration: Up to 9 months, a minimum of 3 months from start date 
Schedule: 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 – 5 p.m. 
Housing: Interns are responsible for finding and securing their housing 
Stipend: 40 hours a week x $752.40 a week for the duration of the agreed-upon internship duration
Application Deadline: Applications will be considered on a rolling basis as received and must be submitted online.

For internships that are six months or longer, funds will be available toward travel to one conference, and conditionally available for research and professional development. 

The Avenir Conservation Center (ACC) is pleased to announce an internship in cultural heritage conservation for a third or fourth-year graduate student enrolled in a master’s degree program in conservation. 

The Conservation Center is responsible for the preservation and care of the collections with a primary focus on Anthropology collections. ACC is also carrying out long-term, in-depth conservation-curatorial projects that often include collaboration with Indigenous community members for the shared stewardship of their culture heritage. 

We are seeking intern-colleagues who embody curiosity, enthusiasm, and a keen interest in collaborative work with conservators, curators, scholars, and community members. The intern will support all aspects of conservation related to the care and study of Anthropology collections and may work with other science division collections, depending on interest. The intern will be a full member of the conservation team and the wider DMNS community.

To apply complete an Internship Application which include a form to submit a letter of interest, a current resume, names and contact information for three references, and one example of a conservation treatment.  Applications will be considered on a rolling basis as received and must be submitted online.

Current Conservation Projects

• Deinstallation of the Native American Indigenous Cultures Hall in consultation with related communities
• Study, conservation, and exhibition of select items from the museum’s Southern Plains Beadwork collections in collaboration with related communities in Denver and in Oklahoma
• Evaluation and study of the museum’s collections of textiles of the Americas 
• Conservation and analysis of archaeological wall paintings and excavated materials at a Moche site in Peru

Ongoing Work

• Preventive conservation activities, such as integrated pest management, environmental monitoring, and testing collections materials for hazardous residues.
• Object examination and documentation for incoming and outgoing loans, and exhibits.

The conservation lab staff includes three object conservators, a textile conservator, and a conservation assistant. The team works in close collaboration with anthropology and archaeology curators, collections staff and other science division colleagues, and museum staff. 

The Avenir Conservation Center is located in the Museum and has office spaces, work benches, and is equipped with a portable XRF, FTIR/Micro-FTIR, a light microscope and has capacity for digital imaging. There is a small separate lab for handling chemicals. 

The Anthropology collections are varied but have greater depth in Indigenous cultural materials from North America and textiles of the Americas. There are over 4 million objects, samples, and materials in the DMNS collections.

Intern Responsibilities 
Specific tasks will be determined based on the intern’s interests and the Center’s needs.

• Examine items for projects and loans, and prepare written and photographic documentation 
• Undertake research necessary to support conservation treatments, to propose treatments and execute treatments under supervision 
• Assist with preventive conservation including integrated pest management
• Assist in the oversight of volunteers
• Participate in public presentations and tours
• Performing other duties as appropriate 

Expectations

• The intern will participate in all activities in a professional manner, including protecting the confidentiality of museum records and information shared by community collaborators.
• The intern will conduct or assist with a research project that may lead to a professional publication or presentation. 

Our practices align with the American Institute for Conservation Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice, and we are committed to actively embracing the Denver Museum of Nature & Science's DEAI strategy.
 
Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a recognized art conservation graduate program that requires an internship
• Focus on objects conservation with a strong interest in the conservation of material culture and/or natural science collections.
• Facility using Microsoft 365 (Office Suite) and Adobe Photoshop
• Evidence of writing ability and hand skills
• Ability to work within and contribute to a collaborative team

Applications are encouraged by individuals historically underrepresented in the conservation and museum fields.

Mentor
Casey Mallinckrodt
Head Conservator

Schedule: 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 – 5 p.m
Up to 9 months, a minimum of 3 months from start date 

Stipend 
40 hours a week x $752.40 a week for the duration of the agreed-upon internship duration

Application Deadline 
The application will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, December 20, 2024

Application Instructions 
If you have not previously applied to, interned at, or volunteered at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, click on the blue box below titled Internship Application to create an account and complete the steps below.

1. Create an account
2. Update Your Profile
3. Select the 2025-2026 Conservation Graduate Internship position
4. Review the position description
5. Navigate to the Prerequisites section at the bottom of the form
6. Within the Prerequisites section, click on 2025-2026 Conservation Graduate Internship
7. Upload your cover letter, resume/CV, submit 3 references and 1 completed condition report specifically for this internship
8. Last Step! Apply for the internship by selecting the position again using the bottom Apply Now blue button at the bottom of the form.

Avenir Conservation Center Vision and Mission

Vision
The newly established Avenir Conservation Center is committed to compassionate and scholarly conservation initiatives that are deeply rooted in ethical practice and in shared learning. We strive to model excellence as well as decenter historical perspectives on ownership, care, and preservation of belongings housed in museum collections by partnering with originating and descendant communities to amplify their beliefs and desires. We resolve to honor diverse cultural protocols during all phases of our work.  

Mission 
Develop a facility that generates collaborative and innovative research and collections care; serves as a resource for other institutions and individuals; and mentors a new generation of conservators and museum professionals from diverse and wide-reaching backgrounds. We will join the forward-thinking people and organizations that model the changes we embrace. 

Start date: May 15, 2025
Duration: 400 hours
Schedule: Hours are Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Stipend: $7,524 for 400 hours
Schedule: Monday — Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Housing: Interns are responsible for finding and securing their housing
Number of Positions: 3 positions 
Application Deadline: Applications are to be reviewed on a rolling basis until filled

Three Indigenous Science Internships are offered to currently enrolled or recently graduated (within 2 years) undergraduate OR graduate students. The internship will provide participants with the opportunity to assist Museum staff in the deinstallation of the North American Indian Cultures Hall (NAICH). This will include auditing case contents, completing deinstallation pre-assessments, safely moving objects, working with tribal representatives and community partners, assisting conservation staff in developing condition evaluations and documentation, creating custom storage mounts, and rehousing collection items in permanent storage. The applicant must demonstrate an interest in engaging with Indigenous communities. We are looking for students or recent graduates with an interest in cultural heritage conservation, anthropology, archaeology, art, museums, or museum collections.

Learning Objective

The Interns will:

• Assist curators, conservators, and collections managers in all phases of the deinstallation of NAICH
• Gain an understanding of the fields of museum curation, conservation, and collections management
• Receive training in object handling protocols, lab and workshop safety
• Learn best practices for conservation examination and documentation
• Become familiar with collaborative practice in engaging with originating and descendant communities
• Learn how information is documented, archived, and stored for the project
• Learn best practices for honoring cultural care protocols and rehousing cultural belongings in collections storage
• Conduct independent, object-based research on permanent collection items

Responsibilities

• With supervision, complete examination of collection items to detect and record signs of physical, chemical and biological deterioration  
• Participate in collaborative visits with tribal representatives  
• Use a collections database system to enter data and catalog information
• Digital photography and image processing of collections 
• Other opportunities may include some public programming as it relates to collections, such as assisting with collections open houses, tours, or other events where collections are accessible  
• Handle collection items as instructed by conservators and collections staff
• Create custom housing for some items including boxes and 3-D mounts
• Follow written instructions and document new workflows
• Conduct work within the safety guidelines of the Museum, ensuring personal safety and the safety and security of the collections
• Maintain prompt and frequent communication with supervisors; ensuring that instructions are understood and followed; communicate problems immediately

Qualifications
Internships are offered to currently enrolled or recently graduated undergraduate or graduate-level students. The applicant must demonstrate an interest in engaging with Indigenous communities. We are looking for students or recent graduates with an interest in cultural heritage conservation, anthropology, archaeology, art, museums, or museum collections.

Preferred Skills  

• Must demonstrate strong attention to detail
• Problem-solving with a logical, methodical, and intuitive approach
• Communication skills and organizational skills 
• Strong ability to multitask
• Enthusiasm to work as part of a team and willing to take direction from supervisor 
• Work schedule to fall within Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., with flexibility within those days and times
• Comply with ethical practices of collections, conservation, and curatorial

Working Conditions

• Interns will be instructed in required techniques and best practices as appropriate
• Standing or sitting for extended periods of time may be necessary
• Knowledge of safely using or helping others climb ladders
• Ability to lift 30 lbs. Some boxes may weigh upwards of 30 lbs.
• Ability to safely work with sharp hand tools and implements

Schedule
Start Date: May 15, 2025. The end date is determined by the completion of total hours 
Monday — Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Application Deadline 
Applications are to be reviewed on a rolling basis until filled

Notification Dates 
Interviews and offers will be made by TBD

Stipend 
$7,524 for 400 hours

Staff Mentors

Johnny Gordon
Collections Assistant

Erika Heacock
Assistant Collections Manager

Michele Koons
Director of Anthropology, Curator of Archaeology

Casey Mallinckrodt
Head Conservator

Chris Patrello
Curator of Anthropology

Angela Rueda
Collections Manager

Megan Salas
Exhibits Conservator

Application Instructions 
If you have not previously applied to, interned at, or volunteered at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, click on the blue box below titled Internship Application to create an account and complete the steps below.

1. Create an account
2. Update Your Profile
3. Select the Anthropology Indigenous Science Internship position
4. Review the position description
5. Navigate to the Prerequisites section at the bottom of the form
6. Within the Prerequisites section, click on Anthropology Indigenous Science Internship
7. Upload your cover letter, resume/CV specifically for this internship
8. Last Step! Apply for the internship by selecting the position again using the bottom Apply Now blue button at the bottom of the form.

Questions?

For questions about the application contact [email protected] or 303-370-8345. 
For questions about the internship contact [email protected]

Start date: late May/early June 2025
Duration: 16 weeks
Schedule: Monday – Friday, some weekend work required; 40 hours/week
Housing: Interns are responsible for finding and securing their housing
Stipend: $752.40 per week x 16 weeks; $12,038.40 total
Positions: 1 position
Application Deadline: Friday, February 28, 2025

The Department of Earth Sciences at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science has one 16-week vertebrate paleontology collections management internship for Summer 2025. The start and end dates are flexible, with a targeted start date of May 12, 2025

This internship will involve a wide array of experiences in the Earth Sciences Collections through the practice of collections management. The primary focus will be curating the Jurassic sauropods from the Morrison Formation of Colorado and Wyoming.  The Intern will work to sort, catalog, label, rehouse and import the catalog records into the KE EMu database. Additionally, the intern will surface scan and generate 3D models of sauropod fossils, and upload the process scans to the open access portal MorphoSource.

There will be opportunities to develop communication and presentation skills by working alongside curators, staff, other interns, external researchers, and volunteers in a diverse, collaborative environment. Interdepartmental learning opportunities and participation in outreach events will also be expected.

Ideal candidates will be students in Earth Sciences, Life Sciences (or related), or collections management who have an interest or experience with fossil vertebrates and are looking to expand their experience with museum collections and database work. 

The Intern will receive a stipend, bus/rail passes, and discounts on things such as food at DMNS.

The Earth Sciences Vertebrate Collections intern will learn about and participate in the following activities:

• This internship introduces collections management as it pertains to Earth Sciences collections.
• The Intern will learn about relational databases, data management standards, cataloging standards, locality data, collections organization, rehousing methods, and specimen handling.
• The Intern will have the opportunity to participate in educational outreach events.
• The Intern will upload 3D models to the public 3D data repository, MorphoSource.org, along with relevant data for each specimen. 

Responsibilities

• The Intern must conduct work within the safety guidelines of the Museum, ensuring personal safety and the safety and security of the collections.
• Maintains prompt and frequent communication with supervisors; ensuring that instructions are understood and followed; communicates problems immediately.
• Accurate data entry maintains and associates correct data with specimens.
• Organizes, rehouses, and catalogs Morrison Fm. specimens.
• Follows written instructions and documents new workflows.
• Maintains a bi-weekly progress report that will include numbers of items cataloged, imported, rehoused, imaged, and project details.
• Maintains a professional demeanor; ensures professional representation at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will be pursuing or completed an undergraduate degree in any Earth sciences, natural history, or museum studies.
• The ability to clearly communicate and work well alone and with a team is expected.
• The candidate must have basic to intermediate proficiency in Excel.

Working Conditions

• Organization and maintenance of Museum Collections tasks will all/mostly occur in the B2 (basement 2) level of the Avenir Collections Center.
• The use of ladders will be necessary.
• Lifting 10lbs. regularly and up to 50lbs with assistance.
• Attention to detail with fine motor skills.
• Office conditions and normal office equipment.
• Working with rocks is inherently a dirty job.

Staff Mentors  

Kristen MacKenzie
Earth Sciences Collections Manager

Evan Tamez-Galvan
Jurassic Giants Preparator

Natalie Toth
Earth Sciences Chief Preparator

Stipend
$752.40 a week for 12 weeks = $12,038.40

Schedule
Duration: 16 weeks (640 hrs); Monday to Friday 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. 
Approximate start date: May 12, 2025

Application Deadline
Friday, February 28, 2025

Housing
Interns are responsible for finding and securing their own housing

Age Requirements 
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older

How to Apply
If you have not previously applied, interned, or volunteered at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, click on the blue box below titled Internship Application to create an account and complete the steps below.

1. Create an account
2. Update Your Profile
3. Select the Earth Sciences Collections Internship: Jurassic Giants of the Morrison Formation
4. Review the position description 
5. Navigate to the Prerequisites section at the bottom of the form 
6. Within the Prerequisites section, click on Earth Sciences Collections Internship: Jurassic Giants of the Morrison Formation
7. Upload your cover letter and resume/CV specifically for this internship 
8. Last Step! Apply for the internship by selecting the position once more using the bottom Apply Now blue button located on the bottom of the form

If you have previously applied, interned, or volunteered at DMNS, contact [email protected] to reset your account.

Current Volunteers or Interns

If you are a current volunteer or intern and want to apply, complete the steps below.

1. Log into your account on the Volunteer Portal
2. At the top menu, click on Resources
3. Select Current Internships
4. Follow steps 3 to 8 above

Questions?
For questions about the application, contact [email protected]

For questions about the internship, contact [email protected]

Start date: late May/early June 2025
Duration: 12 weeks
Schedule: Monday – Friday, some weekend work required; 40 hours/week
Housing: Interns are responsible for finding and securing their housing
Stipend: $752.40 per week x 12 week; $9,028.80 total
Positions: 1 position
Deadline: Friday, February 28, 2025

Description
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science hosts a rigorous field paleontology program that supports national and international curatorial research. Dinosaurs comprise nearly 80% of the fossils collected and prepared in the Earth Sciences Preparation Labs, however, crocodylians, turtles, mammals, and paleobotanical specimens are also integrated into the workflow. The Department of Earth Sciences (DES) oversees four preparation labs; two behind-the-scenes, one visible to Museum guests as part of the Museum’s permanent Prehistoric Journey exhibit, and another front-facing lab as part of the Teen Rex Experience. Additionally, the Dept of Earth Sciences is home to the Digital Research Lab (DRL) that facilitates the imaging, modeling, virtual reconstruction, and animation of both zoological and paleontological specimens. 

The intern in this role will work in the Fossil Preparation Labs throughout DMNS to clean, stabilize, surface scan, and re-house vertebrate and leaf fossils collected from Mesozoic and Paleocene rocks across the American West.

Internship Activities:
The K-PG BOUNDARY FOSSIL PREPARATION INTERN will participate in the following activities:

• Prepare, stabilize, repair, and re-house vertebrate fossils using specialized equipment, tools, consolidants, and adhesives
• Build archival cradles for oversize specimens (e.g., sauropod limbs, mammoth sacra, etc.) for long-term storage in collections
• Support field work logistics; participate in regional field efforts—prospecting for new fossil localities, quarry and excavate fossils of plants and vertebrates, and assist with camp dynamics and camp management
• Surface scan vertebrate fossils and use software to generate 3D models
• Assist with identifying and processing micro-vertebrate fossils 
• Collaborate with other interns, lab volunteers, and Museum staff on preparation, 3D surface scanning, and field projects
• Provide direct assistance to DES collections staff, curators, and preparators as necessary
• Participate in public outreach programs such as Science on the Spot, summer camp experiences, Behind-the-Scenes special events, etc.

Qualifications

1. Must have a passion for the natural sciences and an interest in pursuing a career in museums.
2. Completed or enrolled at a 2- or 4-year institution in the Earth or Life Sciences preferred
3. Strong attention to detail, patience, and fine motor skills; excellent hand-eye coordination.
4. Positive attitude and flexibility.
5. Ability to work collaboratively with Museum staff and volunteers.
6. Organized; ability to self-start and maintain a balance between several projects.
7. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
8. Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Applicants representing groups typically underrepresented in paleontology are encouraged to apply.

Mentors
Natalie Toth
Chief Fossil Preparator

Salvador Bastien
Fossil Preparator

Sadie Sherman
K-Pg Project Fossil Preparator

Evan Tamez-Galvan
Jurassic Giants Fossil Preparator

Alex Polich
Teen Rex Fossil Preparator

Stipend 
$752.40 x 12 = $9,028.80

Schedule 
Monday – Friday, some weekend work required; 40 hours/week for 12 weeks. 

Application Deadline
Friday, February 28, 2025

Age Requirements 
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older

How to Apply
If you have not previously applied, interned, or volunteered at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, click on the blue box below titled Internship Application to create an account and complete the steps below.

1. Create an account
2. Update Your Profile
3. Select the Earth Sciences Fossil Preparation Lab K-Pg Internship 
4. Review the position description 
5. Navigate to the Prerequisites section at the bottom of the form 
6. Within the Prerequisites section, click on Earth Sciences Fossil Preparation Lab K-Pg Internship 
7. Upload your cover letter and resume/CV specifically for this internship 
8. Last Step! Apply for the internship by selecting the position once more using the bottom Apply Now blue button located on the bottom of the form
9. If you have previously applied, interned, or volunteered at DMNS, contact [email protected] to reset your account.

Current Volunteers or Interns
If you are a current volunteer or intern and want to apply, complete the steps below.

1. Log into your account on the Volunteer Portal
2. At the top menu, click on Resources
3. Select Current Internships
4. Follow steps 3 to 8 above

Questions?
For questions about the application, contact [email protected]

For questions about the internship, contact [email protected]

Start date: The start and end dates are flexible, with a potential start date of May 12, 2025 
Duration: 20 weeks from start date 
Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday 
Housing: Interns are responsible for finding and securing their housing 
Stipend: $752.40 a week x 20 weeks = $15,048
Number of positions: 1 full-time position 
Application Deadline: Friday, February 28, 2025 at 5 p.m.

The Department of Earth Sciences at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science (DMNS) has one paid (stipend) vertebrate paleontology collections management internship for 20 weeks in Summer 2025. The targeted start date for this position is May 12, 2025, but the start and end dates are flexible.

This internship will involve a wide array of experiences in the Integrative Collections and Earth Science departments through the practice of paleontology collections management. The primary focus will be on Late Cretaceous fossil vertebrates from Madagascar. This collection is the result of over 30 years of field work in Madagascar and has supported a wealth of research. Key discoveries include vegetarian crocodiles, giant frogs, and cannibal dinosaurs, but the collection includes specimens from across the taxonomic tree. We’ve got fish, sharks, rays, frogs, snakes, turtles, lizards, crocodiles, birds, mammals and dinosaurs! 

Interns will primarily work to organize, catalog, label, and rehouse these specimens, and import the catalog records into the KE Emu and Symbiota databases. This work will help us reach our goal of returning over half the collection to Madagascar. During the internship, there will also be opportunities to develop communication and presentation skills by working alongside curators, staff, other interns, external researchers, and volunteers in a diverse, collaborative environment. Interdepartmental learning opportunities and participation in outreach events will also be encouraged.

Ideal candidates will have an undergraduate degree or higher in earth science, museum studies, biology, environmental science or similar. They’ll also be eager to learn, passionate about museum work, and a team-player. 

Interns will receive a stipend of $752.40 a week, free bus/rail passes, and will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of collections and outreach activities while growing their museum experience in a large, outwardly focused institution.

The Earth Sciences Madagascar Paleontology Project intern will participate in the following activities:

• Working with relational databases and learning about data management standards and data integrity.
• Cataloging specimens and uploading them to our databases.
• Physically reorganizing and rehousing specimens, including creating archival cavity mounts.
• Participating in educational outreach events such as Science on the Spot and Member Night.

Responsibilities

• Conduct work within the safety guidelines of the Museum, ensuring personal safety and the safety and security of the collections.
• Maintain prompt and frequent communication with supervisors, ensuring that instructions are understood and followed and communicating problems immediately.
• Maintain and associate correct data with specimens.
• Organize, rehouse, and catalog specimens.
• Follow written instructions and document new workflows.

Minimum Qualifications

• An interest in working in museums or other natural history collections.
• An undergraduate degree in earth sciences, biology, environmental science, museum studies, or similar.
• Basic knowledge of vertebrate anatomy (familiarity with vertebrate fossils and handling of specimens is preferred).
• The ability to clearly communicate and be flexible between independent work and team projects or tasks.
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in Excel.

Working Conditions

• Organization and maintenance of Museum Collections tasks will mainly occur in the B2 (basement 2) level of the Avenir Collections Center.
• The use of ladders is necessary.
• Lifting 10 lbs. regularly and up to 50 lbs. with assistance.
• Office conditions and normal office supplies and equipment.
• Working with rocks is inherently a dirty job.

Staff Mentors  
Kristen MacKenzie 
Earth Sciences Collections Manager

Sierra Swenson
Earth Sciences Assistant Collections Manager-Madagascar

Nicole Neu-Yagle 
Earth Sciences Assistant Collections Manager

David Krause, PhD 
Senior Curator of Vertebrate Paleontology

Stipend 
$752.40 x 20 = 

Schedule 
20 weeks, 800 hours total, Monday to Friday, 8 hours a day, between 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. with a 30-minute lunch.
Approximate start date: May 12, 2025

Application Deadline
Friday, February 28, 2025
Applications will be reviewed in March, with decisions made and sent out by early April.

Age Requirements 
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older

How to Apply
If you have not previously applied, interned, or volunteered at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, click on the blue box below titled Internship Application to create an account and complete the steps below.

1. Create an account
2. Update Your Profile
3. Select the Earth Sciences Madagascar Collections Internship
4. Review the position description 
5. Navigate to the Prerequisites section at the bottom of the form 
6. Within the Prerequisites section, click on Earth Sciences Madagascar Collections Internship 
7. Upload your cover letter and resume/CV specifically for this internship 
8. Last Step! Apply for the internship by selecting the position once more using the bottom Apply Now blue button located on the bottom of the form

If you have previously applied, interned, or volunteered at DMNS contact [email protected] to have your account reset.

Current Volunteers or Interns

If you are a current volunteer or intern and want to apply, complete the steps below.

1. Log into your account on the Volunteer Portal
2. At the top menu, click on Resources
3. Select Current Internships
4. Follow steps 3 to 8 above

Questions?
For questions about the application, contact [email protected]

For questions about the position, contact [email protected]

 

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science hosts a rigorous field paleontology program that supports national and international curatorial research. Dinosaurs comprise nearly 80% of the fossils collected and prepared in the Earth Sciences Preparation Labs; however, crocodilians, turtles, mammals, and paleobotanical specimens are also integrated into the workflow. The Department of Earth Sciences (DES) oversees three preparation labs, two behind-the-scenes and one visible to museum guests as part of the Museum’s permanent Prehistoric Journey exhibit. Each lab specializes in specific preparation activities, including mechanical preparation, micro-preparation, molding and casting, air abrasion, archival cradle construction, preparation of exceptionally large vertebrate fossils, and rock billet cutting and embedding. 

Interns will learn and participate in the following activities:

• Prepare and stabilize vertebrate fossils using specialized tools, equipment, and chemicals
• Build archival cradles for oversize specimens to be used for long-term storage in the collection
• Assist with the management of supplies and equipment for the Earth Science Department
• Collaborate with other interns, lab volunteers, and Museum staff on special projects
• Support fieldwork logistics; participate in regional fieldwork
• Provide direct assistance to DES collections staff, curators, and preparators when necessary.
• Participate in public outreach programs such as Science on the Spot, summer camp experiences, Museum Member Open House, Behind-the-Scenes, etc.

Qualifications 

• Must have a passion for the natural sciences and an interest in pursuing a career in museums
• Applicants must be at least an undergraduate and have completed at least two semesters by the start of the internship
• Strong attention to detail, patience, and fine motor skills; excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Positive attitude and flexibility
• Ability to work collaboratively with Museum staff and volunteers
• Organized; ability to self-start and maintain a balance between several projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products

Mentors

• Natalie Toth
  Chief Fossil Preparator
• Salvador Bastien 
  Fossil Preparator
• Sadie Sherman
  K-Pg Boundary Project Preparator
• Evan Tamez-Galvan 
  Jurassic Giants Preparator
• Alex Polich
  Teen Rex Fossil Preparator

Application Instructions 
If you have not previously applied, interned, or volunteered at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, click on the blue box below-titled Internships for School Credit Application to create an account and complete the steps below.

If you have previously applied, interned, or volunteered at DMNS please contact [email protected] to have your account reset.

Questions?

For questions about internships for school credit contact [email protected]

For question about the application or to have your account reset contact [email protected]