Cultural Resources Intern at Big Bend National Park (Urban Green Internship Series)

3 positions available with the Urban Green Internship Series:

• Cultural Resource Intern (#PO-00800333-MEM)
• Natural Resources Wildlife Intern (#PO-00800331-MEM)
• Natural Resources Vegetation Intern (#PO-00800334-MEM)

Details:
Apply Here: https://myjobs.adp.com/scacareers/cx/job-listing, search: “Urban Green Internship – Cultural Resource Intern at Big Bend National Park” 

Description:

Intern will have broad exposure to the Science and Resources Division at Big Bend National Park and specifically work within the Cultural Resources Program. The main project will be performing archaeological site condition assessments throughout the park on sites that span a history of over 13,000 years, including significant indigenous cultural sites as well as later period sites associated with nineteenth and twentieth century ranching, farming, and mining prospects. Annual site assessments are key for developing a greater understanding of the impacts of climate change and associated major weather events, tourism, borderland activity, and trespass livestock on cultural resources here at Big Bend. The results guide decision making, and the data is used to develop, plan, and implement future management strategies. In addition to archaeological site assessments, the intern will have the opportunity to participate in historic preservation work including structural assessments, and adobe maintenance and repair. As time allows, they may also work with the Museum Specialist on various activities including, cataloging historic photographs and archaeological materials. Through this work, the intern will gain a breadth of experience and an understanding of the complexities, challenges, and ultimate rewards of working with the National Park Service and our Tribal partners and local community to manage cultural resources on over 800,000 acres.

Member Preferred Qualifications

College degree and/or graduate level coursework in anthropology, archaeology, historic preservation, or a related field. Previous archaeological field school or other professional or volunteer archaeological fieldwork experience. Basic knowledge and ability to identify lithic artifacts and stone tools as well as fire-cracked-rock and cultural features such as earth ovens, burned rock middens, and hearths. Previous experience identifying material culture and features typically associated with nineteenth and twentieth century archaeological sites. Experience navigating with a GPS. Ideal applicants will have demonstrated experience and training working with ArcGISPro and ArcGISOnline to upload data and create maps and surveys.

Member Benefits:

• $520 per week living allowance
• $1,100 one-time relocation travel
• $80 per week commuter allowance
• Housing for intern provided.

Contact:

Apply via link above