What are the responsibilities and job description for the Archaeological Lab Tech Internship position at Hurt & Proffitt?
Job Summy:
We are seeking students interested in archaeology to fulfill a semester internship. This role involves learning how to process and curate artifacts recovered from cultural resource surveys across the Commonwealth of Virginia. No prior experience is required.
Qualifications:
- Must have a strong attention to detail
- Must have an interest in archaeology, anthropology, or museum studies
- Must be able to provide their own transport to the Archaeology Materials Laboratory at Historic Sandusky in Lynchburg
- Previous classes focused on introduction to archaeology or archaeology lab methods preferred, but not required
Responsibilities:
- Check in artifacts from the field
- Conduct initial artifact assessments and cleaning
- Process artifacts for cataloguing
- Prepare artifacts for final storage and curation
We value diversity and are committed to hiring the best applicants for our engineering practice, and therefore we encourage minorities, women and other underserved groups to apply. Compensation includes paid leave, health insurance with a health savings account (HSA), 401k with a company match, free group life insurance, an incentive program and much more. Hurt & Proffitt is 100% employee-owned, allowing us to focus on our customers and staff rather than shareholders. We are committed to our clients and committed to performing meaningful work that impacts our communities. If you feel you meet these requirements, please submit your cover letter, completed application and resume here.