Archaeology Internship

Braun Intertec Corporation•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Edwards-Pitman Inc., a Braun InterTech Company, is seeking undergraduate students studying Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field for a paid Spring 2027 internship in Cultural Resource Management, specializing in archaeology, at its Smyrna, Georgia office. Interns will gain hands-on experience in Cultural Resource Management fieldwork and laboratory work. Compensation is $19.50 per hour, with a $500 sign-on bonus upon commitment to completing the internship. Per diem and lodging are provided for out-of-town projects. The internship includes experience with surveying and site recording, introduction to Precontact-era and Historic-period artifact identification, and participation in different types of Cultural Resource Management fieldwork, including work following Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) survey standards. Interns will coordinate with academic staff to meet course-credit requirements and learn archaeological laboratory skills, curation processes, and standards used by the University of West Georgia and other curation facilities. The role involves indoor and outdoor work, field and office tasks, and in-state travel. A minimum of one week of out-of-town fieldwork availability, Monday through Friday, is mandatory. Applicants who are accepted into the program must complete a background check and drug screening before formal acceptance. Braun Intertec also requires new hires to complete a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, and motor vehicle history report.

Requirements

Be enrolled in an undergraduate program at a college or university pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
Be enrolled in an internship class through an undergraduate college or university.
Have a professor recommendation.
Have made significant progress toward a bachelor’s degree; the internship is intended for rising juniors or seniors.
Have a flexible schedule for required in-state travel.
Be available for at least one week of out-of-town fieldwork, Monday through Friday.
Have strong communication skills.
Have good listening skills and follow directions.
Work effectively independently and in a team setting.
Be able to walk and conduct fieldwork for extended periods, including walking up to five miles over rugged terrain while carrying equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds.
Be able to work in field conditions that may include inclement weather.
Complete required background, drug, and motor vehicle history screening processes.

Nice To Haves

Archaeology field school experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist field technicians and crew chiefs with field and office tasks, including shovel testing and site identification.
Assist lab technicians, the Lab Coordinator, and the Lab Director with laboratory tasks, including artifact washing, labeling, and other assigned duties.
Participate in Cultural Resource Management fieldwork, including surveying, site recording, and work that may follow GDOT survey standards.
Work in indoor and outdoor settings in accordance with Cultural Resource Management standards set by Edwards-Pitman and its clients.
Coordinate with academic staff to meet course-credit requirements.
Learn archaeological laboratory skills and curation processes and standards.