North American Archaeology Intern, Spring 2027

American Museum of Natural History; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The American Museum of Natural History is seeking a North American Archaeology Intern for Spring 2027. The intern works 10–20 hours per week, assisting lab staff with data entry, artifact analysis, photography, and data management on ongoing projects.

Ideal candidates are undergraduates or graduates in anthropology or related fields, with experience in lab work and proficiency in Photoshop and Microsoft Office. This is a part-time, term internship in a museum setting.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in, or a graduate of, an undergraduate- or graduate-level program focused in anthropology, museum studies, archival studies, archaeology, or another related field.
• Experience with archaeological lab work.
• Familiarity with using Photoshop and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist North American Archaeology lab staff in the duties necessary for the lab to function. This work varies from day to day and week to week but involves data entry, reference library checking, detailed artifact analysis and report writing, collections organizing, artifact photography and photo editing, and artifact 3D modeling.

Skills

Data management

Research

Analysis

Photography

Photogrammetry

Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Artifact analysis

Data entry

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student in anthropology or related field

Bachelor's degree in anthropology/archaeology (preferred)

Tools

Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Job description

North American Archaeology Intern, Spring 2027

The last day applications will be accepted is November 10th.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title North American Archaeology Intern, Spring 2027

Department

Department Anthropology - 010

Position Summary

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition.

As part of the Anthropology Internship Program, the Division of Anthropology is seeking a part-time, term North American Archaeology Intern for Spring 2027. The Internship Program is for undergraduate and graduate students interested in careers in anthropology, museums, or related fields. Anthropology Interns work on projects relating to the collections or the ongoing research interests of the curatorial staff in the Museum or in the field.

The Intern can expect to work between 10-20 hours per week.

The North American Archaeology Intern will work with North American Archaeology Lab staff on a variety of projects that involve collections and data management, research, analysis, photography, and photogrammetry.

The last day applications will be accepted is November 10th.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist North American Archaeology lab staff in the duties necessary for the lab to function. This work varies from day to day and week to week but involves data entry, reference library checking, detailed artifact analysis and report writing, collections organizing, artifact photography and photo editing, and artifact 3D modeling.

The expected salary for the North American Archaeology Intern is $20/hour. This position is overtime-eligible.

Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization, and depth and scope of experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in, or a graduate of, an undergraduate- or graduate-level program focused in anthropology, museum studies, archival studies, archaeology, or another related field.
• Experience with archaeological lab work.
• Familiarity with using Photoshop and Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, or another related field.
• Competition of an archaeological field school program or other/equivalent fieldwork experience.
• Experience working in/volunteering in AMNH’s North American Archaeology Lab.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to move about the Museum campus.
• Positioning/change of positioning: Must be able to frequently position oneself/body to accomplish job duties.
  • Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling.
  • Climbing: Ascending or descending physical structures.
  • Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently. May include any of the following:
    • Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
    • Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to drag, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.
    • Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.

Category

Category Part-Time/Term

Total Number of Scheduled Hours Per Pay Period

Total Number of Scheduled Hours Per Pay Period 40

Union Status

Union Status Non-Union

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Expected Salary Minimum

Expected Salary Minimum $20/hour

Expected Salary Maximum

Expected Salary Maximum $20/hour

EEO Statement

The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment, or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender (including sexual harassment), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a veteran, caregiver, pre-employment marijuana testing, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, national or ethnic origin, height, weight, or on account of any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law. Additional protections are afforded in employment based on arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, unemployment status, and credit history, in each case to the extent provided by law.

The last day applications will be accepted is November 10th.