Cultural Resource Intern – Fall 2024, Denver
Do you have a passion for Archaeology? Are you organized and detail-oriented? If so, ERO is for you. We are seeking a Cultural Resource Intern to assist in the 5DA3991 Rockshelter Excavation Project analysis phase.
Position Overview
Over the 2022 and 2023 field seasons, ERO has conducted archaeological excavations at a rockshelter (5DA3991) in Douglas County, Colorado. The excavation recovered a dense assemblage of Indigenous archaeological materials from surface to bedrock. ERO excavated 28 excavation units (EUs) and recovered more than 51,000 artifacts, including perishable materials and ceramics. Radiocarbon assays have identified five temporal components: Middle Archaic; Early Ceramic; Middle Ceramic; Late Ceramic/Protohistoric Period; and Historic.
The internship will involve hands-on analysis of the rockshelter’s excavation results. This opportunity will provide the intern with exposure to a variety of artifact and data analysis methods, direct experience with cultural resource management professionals, and practical knowledge of the reporting needs and standards for excavation of an archaeological site that is significant on local, state, and national levels.
Cultural Resource Interns assist in the processing of archaeological materials in ERO’s laboratory. Interns are responsible for applying technical skills in archaeology to assist project managers and senior-level staff with all tasks related to analysis and reporting in the cultural resources department. This is a laboratory-only position and is seasonal through the 2024 fall season as work on the project is available. Employment may be extended beyond the project for additional lab or fieldwork opportunities if mutually agreeable.
Figure 1. 5DA3991 – rockshelter interior.
Figure 2. The assemblage currently.
Figure 3. Examples of ceramics (top left), projectile points (top right), and modified bone (bottom row).
Minimum Education and Experience
- Junior-level coursework toward a Bachelor’s degree in anthropology or related social science field
Expectations and Responsibilities
This position is in ERO’s Lakewood office for fall 2024, (September to January). Internship may be extended based on workload. This role is office based, applicants are expected to have reliable transportation and be able to meet the in-office requirements.
Cultural Resource Interns will conduct tasks safely, responsibly, and efficiently under the immediate supervision of a crew chief, lab manager, or project manager. Hours and schedule will be determined by mutual agreement.
Expected Duties:
- Support the crew chief, lab manager, and project manager with all requested lab tasks
- Conduct data organization tasks including physically and digitally organizing data for 28 excavation units, 24 features, more than 4,000 total station points, hundreds of photographs, and dozens of feature and profile drawings
- Assist in artifact processing including wet and dry washing, counting, organizing, and labeling artifacts
- Conduct sediment sample flotation
- Ground stone refitting
- Label and prepare artifacts for curation
About ERO
At ERO Resources, we have been solving challenges for more than 40 years. Our diverse team of scientists, planners, and subject matter experts work together to craft innovative solutions within multiple regulatory frameworks while balancing change in our region with natural and cultural resources protection. Did we mention ERO is a certified women-owned business in Colorado?
The hourly wage range is $18.00-$22.00 commensurate with experience.
Next Steps
Qualified applicants should send an email with a PDF cover letter describing your education and experience des, resume, to opportunities@eroresources.com with CR Fall Internshipin the subject line.
ERO participates in e-verify and pre-employment background screening services.
It is the continuous practice of ERO Resources to encourage inclusion and provide equal opportunities in employment to all employees and applicants. No person shall be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
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