OBC Youth Internship

2024 QTPOC Youth Internship Application is now OPEN!

Calling all QTPOC Youth who want to create community! This application is for queer and trans youth of color, ages 13-18 who are interested in an Internship (paid hourly) working alongside the Youth Program Assistant to develop and plan Out Boulder County's annual QTPOC Youth Camp Retreat as well as supporting and creating programming for several other OBC events.

Application: https://forms.gle/n7RXjGYTg9nG2ACH8

These positions are a great opportunity to build your resume and gain skills that you can transfer into other settings! You can ask Out Boulder County staff for references and letters of recommendation that can help you get into college, grad school, or attain a job/career!

Contact OBC's Youth Program & Communications Assistant, Lily (she/they), at Lberlin@outboulder.org for questions.

Apply Here

Spring Youth Interns

Arcus (he/him)

Arcus is a seventh grader attending Platt CHOICE in Boulder. He's been attending the QT group since July of 2023, and has wanted to get more involved with the events ever since he first discovered OBC. He's very exited for this opportunity to get more involved and help out in his community, as well as gaining leadership abilities along the way. Arcus spends his free time sewing, drawing, and doing anything creative! He is also very passionate about Pokémon and various webcomics. Arcus often volenteers at the local food bank in Longmont with his brother and grandparents, and he looks forward to new opportunities and experiences he may stumble across through the upcoming year.
Jade (any pronouns)

Jade is a senior at Monarch High School. They are connected to OBC through the weekly high school group and have previously attended the BBQueer, annual youth dance, Holislay Party, Night of Noise, QTPOC Youth Retreat, and more. Jade is excited to show OBC how they’ve improved since their last internship and give back to the community that has helped them grow so much. They absolutely adore attending OBC events and are delighted to be a part of organizing them. Outside of work Jade enjoys rollerblading, hiking, baking, Dungeons and Dragons, and creative writing.
Rae (They/he/ae)

Rae is a senior at Niwot High School. In the past, they have attended OBC's high school group, as well as several events run by OBC, including the Spring Fling Kiki Ball and Night of Noise. They joined this internship in order to help support the programs that they themself participated in for many years. Through this internship, he hopes to share knowledge on diverse queer identities and spread joy to other queer youth. In aer spare time, Rae is in colorguard, and loves to bake, write, hike, and spend time with aer two adorable cats, Akki & Haru.
Carly (they/them)

Carly is a freshman at Silver Creek High School. Last year they went to Night of Noise, which
was their first time attending an Out Boulder County event. They applied as an intern because
they love connecting with new people who share similarities with them. They are also
passionate about LGBTQ+ rights and making sure that everyone feels accepted for who they
are. In their free time, they often crochet presents for their friends or clothes and accessories for
their cat named Crackers. They also draw, read, and are almost always listening to music.

OBC’s Annual Paid Youth Internship Program

Every year, OBC hires two cohorts of LGBTQ youth between the ages of 13-18 to plan our two biggest community youth events- Night of Noise and our LGBTQ Youth Dance! Each youth intern cohort team is made up of 3 paid youth and sometimes other youth who get school credit for participating as well. Learn more about our two internship cohorts below.

Spring Semester Youth Internship
Fall Semester Paid Youth Internship

Thank you to our 2023 paid Night of Noise Interns!

Atiya (she/her/hers)

I wanted to work with Out Boulder County to take leadership in my community. I love community work and working with other passionate youth. I've never been involved with Out Boulder County and I'm excited to learn through this internship. I am a first generation Pakistani-American and I want to bring more youth of color into queer spaces. I also love speech and debate and I run an environmental justice club at my high school. I've worked with Community Foundation's Youth Roots program learning about philanthropy and working with nonprofits in my community. I figure skate and do yoga to keep my mind and body healthy. I absolutely love going to concerts and art museums. I'm really excited to work on Night of Noise this year!
Jaziel (He/Him/His)

He wanted to get the job to be able to gain leadership experience and to be more involved in his community. Jaziel is a very passionate person when it comes to human rights and social justice. Some of his favorite pastimes are going on nature walks and painting. He also is very creative and enjoys art!
Jay (any pronouns)

Though she hasn’t yet been involved with OBC, she looks forward to getting to impact her communities for the better; while getting to learn more about leadership positions and organization through real-world instances. Additionally, they’re excited to meet their fellow interns, OBC staff, and build new relationships! Outside of the internship, they love to roller-skate, play guitar, listen to terrible folk-punk, and spend time with their friends. They volunteer with Sandstone Ranch Visitors Center, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder, and look forward to seeing what other interesting things they may stumble across over the next year!
Violet (they/them)

My name is Violet, my pronouns are they/them. I haven’t had any previous involvement with OBC, but I hope this is just the beginning of my partnership with this wonderful program! I wanted this internship so I could connect more with the LGBTQ community, and help plan a night where all identities get to feel safe and shine! I’m thrilled about this opportunity because I believe that many individuals will benefit from the NON, and that in turn makes me happy! At school, I’m one of the heads of our GSAA, and have helped organize bake sales, events, and lectures about the community. Outside of school, I’m a filmmaker, and I’ve embarked on many projects that highlight social issues within the LGBTQ community, and the world as a whole!