Archaeology Lab Intern

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

Archaeologist | Atlanta, GA 

VHB’s Atlanta office is seeking a temporary Archaeology Lab Intern to support our team in the laboratory for approximately 4 hours per week. This position focuses on assisting with the processing, cataloging, preserving, and analyzing materials recovered from archaeological investigations, as well as helping with day-to-day lab operations.

Responsibilities

• Process, catalog, and preserve artifacts
• Assist with artifact photography and inventory
• Help prepare artifacts for curation
• Support report production and formatting related to artifact analysis
• Assist with lab organization and daily tasks

Skills and Attributes

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Team-oriented but able to work independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access) and Adobe Acrobat
• Basic knowledge of photography/digital camera use
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to handle time-sensitive tasks
• Strong problem-solving skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a master’s degree in anthropology, archaeology or a related field. 

Please note: VHB does not provide housing for internships. 

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment. 

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes: 

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace  

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us! 

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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