Cultural Resources Field Technician Internship

EMH&T is currently seeking a Student Intern Archaeological Field Technician to join our Cultural Resources team located in Columbus, OH for Summer 2025. 

The field technician will join our team for Phase I archaeological surveys. You will work under the direction of a field supervisor/Principal Investigator to conduct fieldwork, including pedestrian surveys, shovel test pit excavations, site recording, and data collection. 

Our Cultural Resource team works on a variety of projects that require compliance with federal, state and local regulations, and we are committed to excellence in our work.

Responsibilities:

• Record archaeological data, including site forms, field notes, and GPS data collection. 
• May assist in the identification and preliminary analysis of cultural artifacts and features
• work collaboratively with the field team and communicate effectively with the team and supervisor regarding the field conditions and findings.
• Conduct Phase I fieldwork (both shovel testing and surface collection) as part of a team
• Record data in the field and report results to the field director.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a degree program in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field.
• Prior fieldwork experience preferably in the Ohio Valley region.
• Familiarity with both prehistoric and historic artifact identification is a plus.   

Physical Requirements:

The work may be physically demanding and work environment described here are representative of those that an employee in the above-listed position(s) will encounter and must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Use of electronic standard desktop and portable office equipment.   
• The ability to tolerate outdoor weather conditions and be exposed to outdoor insects, poisonous plants, and allergens for extended periods of time (8-10 hours per day throughout the year).  
• The ability to walk for extended periods of time and the ability to maneuver over rough terrain, ditches, steep banks and uneven ground.  
• Must be able to carry up to 40 lbs. of equipment/materials while walking across terrain.
• Intermittent squatting, leaning, twisting and bending. 
• Use of hand equipment or tools.  

Benefits

Our student interns receive paid holiday time off; 10 hours of paid Community Service time off; and exposure to diverse and high-profile projects and networking opportunities.

Must be legally authorized and permitted to work within the US without any restrictions or time limitations.