Reference #: 4313109 THE POSITION Do you want to be a part of preserving and protecting Pennsylvania's unearthed history? If you like to get your hands dirty while learning and gaining meaningful experience in your field of study, we want to talk to you!

We need students with a passion for Pennsylvania's rich history.  Did you know that PennDOT's Bureau Design and Delivery has a program dedicated to documenting and account for historical resources as part of the statewide transportation planning and design process? Anthropology, Archaeology, History, Historic Preservation, American Studies, and Public History majors are encouraged to apply!

Join our team as a student intern and gain valuable experience to lay the foundation for a rewarding career!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK The Cultural Resource Management Program by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) offers internships in cultural resource management and historic preservation. These internships are part of the Highway Archaeological Survey Team (PHAST) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Indiana, Pennsylvania. You will have the opportunity to actively participate in research related to the management, study, and preservation of archaeological sites and historic resources impacted by transportation projects. Additionally, you will gain exposure to various job skills and employment prospects in Cultural Resource Management through seminars and rotations in Geographic Information System, curation, archaeological field work, project delivery, consulting, environmental review, and National Register evaluation.

You may be able to obtain academic credit through participation in PennDOT's internship program. Ask your academic advisor if your college offers credit for paid internships.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Work hours will vary based on the position Some positions may require travel You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONSInternship Requirements: Must be a high school graduate or college student enrolled (or intending to enroll) on a full-time or part-time basis in a 2- or 4- year post-secondary education program for the fall semester. You must be in good academic standing (as defined by a GPA of 2.0 or higher).

You must be at least 18 years of age. Special Requirement: Certain positions require verification of a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License Additional Requirement: You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required): Previous exposure to GIS, database management, and archaeological, historical, or historic preservation coursework and field experience in the Middle Atlantic Region. Major in: Anthropology, Archaeology, Cultural Resource Management, Historic Preservation, Preservation Planning, History, Architectural History, Geography/Geographic Information, or American Studies.

How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). You must attach transcripts to your application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.  Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.g v/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.