CRM Intern

Pauma Band of Mission Indians•Pauma Valley, CA

About The Position

The Pauma Band of Mission Indians is seeking a motivated, organized, and detail-oriented Cultural Resources Department Intern to assist in protecting and preserving the Tribe’s cultural, historical, and archaeological resources. This internship offers hands-on experience in Tribal cultural resource preservation, administrative coordination, research, documentation, and cultural heritage protection. Working under the direction of the Cultural Resource Manager and alongside the CRM Assistant, the intern supports departmental operations while gaining exposure to Tribal historic preservation practices and cultural resource management. The opportunity is suited to individuals interested in Native American Studies, Archaeology, Anthropology, History, Environmental Science, or Tribal cultural preservation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid California driver’s license and ability to meet the Tribe’s insurance requirements.
Ability to successfully complete background checks and drug screening.
Willingness to obtain a Cultural Monitoring Certificate during the first available training class.

Nice To Haves

Coursework or a degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, Native American Studies, Environmental Science, History, or a related field.
Some knowledge of cultural resources, cultural monitoring, or Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK).
Interest in Tribal history, heritage preservation, and cultural resource management.

Responsibilities

Organize, maintain, and update physical and electronic project files, maps, and records.
Assist with preparing reports, correspondence, summaries, forms, and departmental documentation.
Perform typing, data entry, and recordkeeping accurately.
Maintain project tracking spreadsheets and assist with monitoring deadlines and follow-up activities.
Help track consultation requests, monitoring assignments, and project documentation.
Respond to telephone and email inquiries and direct communications to appropriate department personnel.
Assist with documenting cultural resource locations and project areas.
Support departmental research and documentation related to Tribal cultural preservation.
Gain familiarity with federal, state, and Tribal cultural protection requirements, including NHPA, NAGPRA, and NEPA.
Assist with organizing culturally significant maps, reports, and records.
Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive Tribal cultural knowledge, sacred locations, and protected information.
Participate in occasional fieldwork activities as assigned.