Archaeology Internship

Location: Atlanta

Edwards-Pitman Inc., a Braun InterTech Company, is seeking undergraduate students studying Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field for Spring 2027 at our Smyrna, GA office for a paid internship in Cultural Resource Management, specializing in archaeology. Participants will have the chance to get hands-on experience in Cultural Resource Management fieldwork and laboratory work.

Compensation $19.50/hr

$500 sign-on bonus upon commitment to completing internship with us.

Per diem and lodging will be given on out-of-town projects.

What you Will Accomplish

Hands on experience with surveying and site recording methods in a Cultural Resource Management Setting.

Introduction to Precontact era and Historic period artifact identification.

Opportunities to participate in various types of Cultural Resource Management fieldwork, including, but not limited to Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) survey standards.

Coordination with academic staff to meet course credit 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.

Responsibilities

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.

Required Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Good Listening Skills

Follows Directions

Works well independently and in a team 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.

Minimum Experience and Education

Must be enrolled in an undergraduate at a college or university pursuing a bachelor’s degree.

Must be enrolled in an internship class through undergraduate college or university

Must have a professor recommendation

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.

Mandatory 1 week, minimum, of out-of-town (Monday-Friday) fieldwork availability

Archaeology field school is preferred but not required.

If, and/or when accepted into the Edwards-Pitman Archaeology Internship Program, a background check and drug screening will be required prior to formal acceptance.

Braun Intertec, is a Drug-Free Workplace and require all new hires to complete a pre-employment drug screen test, criminal background check, and motor vehicle history report.

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Compensation Range

$37,000.00 - $56,000.00

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

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