Archaeology Internship

Description

• Interact with field technicians and crew chiefs both in field and office tasks, such as assisting in shovel testing and site identification.
• Interact with lab technicians, the Lab Coordinator, and Lab Director while assisting in various laboratory tasks, such as artifact washing, labeling, and other specified laboratory duties.
• Work in both indoor and outdoor settings in accordance with Cultural Resource Management standards set forth by Edwards-Pitman and their clients.
• Coordination with academic staff to meet course credit requirements.

Requirements

• Learn Cultural Resource Management archaeological laboratory skills, as well as the process of curation and the standards set forth by the University of West Georgia and other curation facilities.
• Good Listening Skills
• Works well independently and in a team setting.
• Archaeology field school is preferred, but not required.
• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate at a college or university pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
• Hands on experience with surveying and site recording methods in a Cultural Resource Management Setting.
• Ability to walk and conduct fieldwork for long periods of time (e.g walking up to 5 miles), over rugged terrain, carrying equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds. Fieldwork may also be conducted during inclement weather.
• Strong Communication Skills
• Introduction to Precontact era and Historic period artifact identification.

Benefits

• Opportunities to participate in various types of Cultural Resource Management fieldwork, including, but not limited to Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) survey standards.
• Significant progress towards a bachelor’s degree. This internship is for rising Juniors or Seniors seeking an internship program.
• Flexible schedule as this position will require in-state travel.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance