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🔗Cultural Resources Intern

  • Full Time
  • Sheridan, WY
  • $18.00 USD / Hour
  • Job Summary: SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Cultural Resources Intern for Summer 2025 to support a diversity of field-based and office-based projects.
  • Job Qualifications:

    Minimum qualifications:

    • Current enrollment in a community college, college, or university, pursuing a certificate of proficiency, associate degree, or a bachelor’s degree with a focus on cultural resource management or Archaeology. Individuals who completed a bachelor’s degree within 12 months of May 1, 2024, will also be considered.
    • Applicants that are pursuing a master’s degree will also be considered. Ph.D. candidates are not eligible through this program.
    • Experience with cultural resources field work (e.g., archaeology, anthropology, etc.) through classwork, honors thesis, or capstone projects, professional or intern experience, or volunteer work.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software.
    • Must have good communication, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.
    • Must have ability and willingness to learn new survey and monitoring techniques and protocols.

    Important for Field-Based Roles:

     

    • For archaeological interns, successful completion of an archaeological field school is a plus
    • May require an ability to travel to the field 90% of the time, including spending up to a week or two at a time at a field location.
    • Ability to travel to a location, walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather and rugged terrain, and the ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds.
    • Ability to work outside in all weather conditions, effectively execute tasks, and conform to shifting priorities and demands.
    • Valid driver’s license and the ability to drive a four-wheel drive vehicle on backcountry roads required.
    • Applicant must be willing to participate in a drug testing and alcohol screening as part of the pre-employment process, as some projects require such screenings.

    Helpful Skills:

    • Familiarity with GPS devices and digital data collection, and/or mapping software such as ArcGIS.
    • Technical writing experience.
  • How to Apply:

    Please click HERE to apply on our careers page.

    Please submit a letter of interest and resume to be considered for this position.

    Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

    f you would like to contact SWCA regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the online application process due to a disability, please email accommodations@swca.com or call 480-581-5378. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only. All other inquiries will not receive a response.

     

    SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees.  In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges (above) on all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.  An intern based in Sheridan, WY will be paid $18.00 per hour.

     

    EOE – women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.  At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success.

SWCA Environmental Consultants

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Cultural Resources Intern for Summer 2025 to support both office and field cultural resources projects based out of our Sheridan, WY office.

 

The Cultural Resources Intern will support a diversity of field-based and office-based projects and will work with talented, multidisciplinary teams of cultural resources professionals. Established in 1981, SWCA has a long-standing presence in the United States and is known for sound science and creative solutions.

 

Your role as a Cultural Resources Intern will be assisting with cultural resources and archaeology data entry, artifact analyses, reporting, and fieldwork during the summer field season. You should be able to work outside during fieldwork sessions that generally last for a week or more.

 

This internship will occur during summer 2025 (approximately June 2–August 15). Earlier start dates or later end dates will be considered on a case-by-case basis and are encouraged. Candidates with educational and or professional experience in Wyoming/Montana are highly preferred.

 

This is a paid, 40-hour per week, internship paying $18.00 per hour.

What you will accomplish

This Cultural Resources Intern position will be roughly 90% field and 10% office based. Interns typically receive:

  • Hands-on experience with surveying and site recording methods
  • Experience following local State Historic Preservation Office and federal agency guidelines for performing archaeological fieldwork.
  • Introduction to cartography and archaeological map analysis.
  • Opportunities to participate in various types of cultural resources management fieldwork.
  • Exposure to a nationally recognized cultural compliance consulting firm and lead professionals in the field.
  • Interns also must adhere to the safety program and look out for the safety of others, promptly communicating and mitigating safety hazards.

Why Work at SWCA:

 

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services.  Our Vision (the North Star) is to make SWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership. We live our core values: we collaborate as #OneSWCA; we are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack.

 

We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms. We offer a supportive, team-oriented work environment and competitive wages and benefits, including an 100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement).

Benefits

All NCPE interns received an hourly stipend, the rate is listed at each position description. Additionally, interns receive paid time off (PTO), paid Federal holidays if working full-time, and access to NCPE's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for career and personal counseling, coaching, and referrals. Project sites may also offer a housing allowance and/or commuting stipend; this information is also listed in the description or offered during the interview.

Eligible NCPE interns who successfully complete their internships may count their position towards earning a Public Land Corps (PLC) Non-Competitive Hiring Authority certificate. To be eligible to earn a PLC certificate, an intern must be 30 years old or younger (or 35 if a veteran). Once earned, the PLC hiring authority certificate may be used to apply for eligible Federal temporary, term, or permanent positions. Successful completion of a NCPE internship does not guarantee Federal employment. Contact manager@preservenet.org for more details.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must be
*at least 18 years old;
*no older than 30 years of age (or 35 years if a Veteran) when beginning the internship; applicants who are 31 or older (or 36 or older if a Veteran) are not eligible;
*currently enrolled in a degree-seeking academic program at the college level (or recently graduated within the past 12 months)
*be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.

Interns are not allowed to work more than 1200 hours total in the program; previous interns must stay within this overall limit. The length of an internship can vary from 10 to 30 weeks if full-time (40 hours per week) or longer if on a part-time schedule. If selected, the exact starting date will be determined by you and the NPS supervisor. The stipend rate is $17.00 per hour unless otherwise listed.

The successful candidate is responsible for finding and paying for travel to and housing at the internship location; some exceptions apply. The supervising office may be able to assist in locating housing but it is ultimately up to the individual accepting the internship to find accommodation.

The National Council requires all interns working in-person at Federal facilities and/or with Federal employees receive the Covid-19 vaccination. Please be advised that you may also be required to wear a mask, depending on the protocols adopted by your work site. Also be aware that, due to Government-wide security requirements, a background check will be required if you are selected for a position. This will include providing information about recent housing and employment history. The position supervisor will have more information about these requirements and procedures at the time of hiring. You may direct any questions to NCPE's Internship Program Director, Julee Johnson, at manager@preservenet.org.

Please note that interns are not NCPE or NPS employees. Stipends are academic awards and taxes are not withheld, nor are social security contributions made on your behalf. These funds may be taxable, however, so consult a tax preparation professional if you have questions.

How to Apply

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