Candidates must apply on the external Mississippi Department of Archives & History website to be considered.
The Mississippi Department of Archives & History (MDAH) is seeking an intern to join the archaeology section of the Historic Preservation Division to serve as a Federal Archaeology Collections Intern. Interns will assist the staff in the inventory of federally owned archaeological collections as we work with federal agencies to conserve and curate collections in accordance with 36CFR79 and other federal guidance. Interns will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in federal curation standards, collections management, and conservation practices, as well as participate in consultation with federal agencies and tribal descendant communities.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Clean, label, and analyze artifacts
- Record and prepare inventory for entry into a collections database
- Accession artifacts and collections (curate and inventory)
- Identify contaminants and participate in appropriate treatment measures
- Present a final project report at the Intern Expo
Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree program, preferably in archaeology or a related field
- Ability to perform technical work, make careful observations, and record data accurately and legibly
- Physical ability to bend, kneel, or climb occasionally
- Ability to push, lift, and carry a minimum of 40 lbs
Preferred: Archaeology field school or comparable field experience