Field Archaeology & Cultural Resources Intern

Burns & McDonnell; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Applicants should be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in a related field, have solid communication skills, and be prepared to walk long distances and dig shovel tests in diverse settings. Travel and a strong work ethic are expected.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, History, or related degree from an accredited program with at least one year of post-secondary education.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 strongly preferred.
• Prior internship or archaeological/cultural resources experience preferred.
• Active involvement in campus, community or volunteer activities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to travel and perform archaeological field work; walk up to 10 miles a day.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with filing, scanning, data entry, documentation and Power Point presentation.
• Assist with responses to general questions.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts by collecting and analyzing data.
• Present solutions to concerns.
• Research solutions to project concerns; analyze and recommend solutions to problems.
• Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Leadership

Analytical skills

Self-motivated learner

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Anthropology/Archaeology/History

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Applicants should be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in a related field, have solid communication skills, and be prepared to walk long distances and dig shovel tests in diverse settings. Travel and a strong work ethic are expected.