Cultural Resources Intern

Overview

Assist with archaeological fieldwork, documentation, and analysis for cultural resources projects.

Key Responsibilities

• gps mapping
• specimen processing
• artifact analysis
• provenance control
• excavation docs
• field photography

Tasks

-Drawing measured maps using a GPS unit and photographing archaeological contexts -Processing archaeological specimens and samples -Conducting basic in-field artifact analysis and description -Maintaining provenience control for excavated contexts and cultural materials -Analyzing a variety of artifacts, including pottery, stone tools, and stone debitage -May include occasional driving as part of project responsibilities -Writing narrative notes and completing paperwork -Excavating and/or documenting architectural and non-architectural contexts -Maintaining provenience control for cultural materials and records

Requirements

• autocad
• gis
• excel
• archaeology
• gpa 3.0
• clean driving

What You Bring

-Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and Google Earth -Applicants for this intern role must possess a clean driving record. -Must be at least 21 years old -The candidate should have a strong ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously. -Minimum GPA of 3.0 -Excellent data collection, technical writing and communication skills -Juniors, seniors, masters, and PhD students pursuing Bachelor or Associate Degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Classics or related field -Experience with engineering software applications (AutoCad, MathCad, ESRI, HydroCad, WaterCad, ARCView GIS, etc.) is preferred but not required -Comfort in the outdoors and ability to maintain a positive attitude during year-round field work in a variety of weather conditions -Collaborative, organized, self-motivated, detail orientated person

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Benefits

-All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year. -Will be supported by leaders, mentors and teammates -TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence. -These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees. -Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year). -401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match. -Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.

About Trc Companies, Inc.

-A global consulting, engineering and construction‑management firm. -Specializes in environmental engineering, geotechnical work, pipeline, power utilities, water, transportation and government projects. -Balancing public and private sector work, it blends field services with digital and inspection technologies. -Typical projects include coastal resilience upgrades, substation modernization, brownfield redevelopment, pipeline/installations and transportation infrastructure. -Implements high‑visibility, multi‑year programs—from power‑grid upgrades to aquatic centers and submarine cables. -Unusual for its breadth: a NASA satellite‑data early adopter and provider of intelligent‑grid and field‑inspection services.

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