Internship Opportunities Summer 2010
As advocates for cultural heritage preservation, study, interpretation and education, Brockington and Associates is pleased to offer an internship program for masters-level graduate students in archaeology, historic preservation, and allied fields. We offer formalized training in cultural resources management to future professionals and contribute to our clients' success through involvement in education and community outreach. In partnership with local and regional colleges and universities, we are cultivating future archaeological, historic preservation, and cultural resources consulting professionals with the highest standards in service, research, and professional integrity.
Applied Archaeology Internship
Location: Atlanta, Ga. and Charleston, S.C.
Dates: Mid-May to late July
Requirements: Graduate students pursuing an MA are eligible for this internship. Applicants must have a broad background in anthropology, archaeology, or an allied field.
Details: Full-time, part-time, paid and unpaid internships are available. Interns work on Brockington cultural resources consulting projects, including:
- Business development and marketing
- Archival and historical research
- Archaeological field investigations (may require some travel)
- Architectural evaluations and documentation
- Site evaluations and documentation
- Laboratory methods and analysis
- GIS applications
- Interpretation
- Exhibit and design development
Applied Historic Preservation Internship
Location: Atlanta, Ga.
Dates: Mid-May to late July
Requirements: Graduate students pursuing an MA are eligible for this internship. Applicants must have a broad background in history, historic preservation or an allied field.
Details: Full-time, part-time, paid and unpaid internships are available. Interns work on Brockington cultural resources consulting projects, including:
- Archival and historical research
- Deeds research
- Oral history interviewing
- Architectural survey (may require some travel)
- Architectural evaluations and recording methods
- Building inspection and documentation
- HABS/HAER photography and documentation
- Technical reporting
How to Apply
Deadline: Applications for all summer internships must be received by March 25, 2010.
Applications must include the following in one envelope:
- Applications form (PDF). Please download, print, and complete this application form and include it with the rest of the application materials.
You can download it by clicking here. - Resume of education and employment experience
- One written academic recommendation, plus the name and contact information of one additional reference
- Official college or university transcripts
- An essay (maximum 500 words) describing your career goals, interest in archaeology, history, historic preservation or cultural resources management and reasons for applying.
Electronic applications are not accepted. Late or incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Final notification for all candidates will be made by April 20, 2010.
All applications must be mailed to:
Brockington and Associates
Internship Program
498 Wando Park Blvd., Suite 700
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
For further information contact: lauratedesco@brockington.org
or call 843-881-3128, ext 17
