Archaeologist Intern

Los Angeles, CA
Internship
Internships
Student (College)
Rincon Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Archaeologist Intern who will assist professional staff within Rincon’s Cultural Resources (CR) Group. Under the direction of the Archaeological Program Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the Cultural Resources Group with all aspects of project execution, including conducting field survey, data collection and management, construction monitoring, resource recordation, archival research, and the preparation of technical report contributions. We are seeking an enthusiastic, entrepreneurial, and motivated individual who excels working in a fast-paced, evolving practice. This internship is part-time, and the hours weekly will be determined between Rincon and the selected candidate. While this role offers flexible work arrangements that include a mix of in-office and remote work, changing business needs ultimately determine level of remote-work flexibility. This position is being offered at our Ventura, Los Angeles, or San Diego offices.

Students applying for this internship can also apply to be part of the Environmental, Engineering, and Planning Internship and Charrette (EEPIC) program, a partnership with six leading consulting firms—Ascent, Dudek, EPS, ESA, Fehr & Peers, and PlaceWorks. This program creates opportunities for students from groups historically under-represented, including but not limited to those who represent Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), as well as veterans, disabled individuals, and/or students who are first in their families to go to college. In addition to a three-month Rincon internship, EEPIC participants join a two-week charrette, collaborating with interns from partner firms on a real-world planning challenge proposed by a city, county, or agency. This unique experience offers hands-on learning, multidisciplinary teamwork, and valuable networking opportunities. Learn more about the charrette and how to apply here.

Rincon Consultants is currently accepting applications for this internship and the EEPIC Program through February 7th, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. PST.

Overview of Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Assist with field surveys to inspect for the presence of cultural resources
  • Data collection and assisting with preparation of California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) 523 Forms
  • Conduct construction monitoring for potential impacts to cultural resources
  • Manage and organize data/photographs obtained during field survey and monitoring for inclusion in technical reports
  • Conduct archival research online and at local repositories
  • Contribute to the preparation of technical reports
  • Work in multidisciplinary teams for successful project execution 
  • Enhance Rincon’s professional reputation and demonstrate the ability to be creative and innovative with these tasks while representing Rincon in a professional manner
  • Work closely with all Rincon Team members to promote our business interests in adherence with the company’s mission, vision, and values

This Job Might Be For You If You Have The Following:
  • Incoming juniors, seniors, or in-progress graduate-level college students in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a closely related field
  • Ability to organize, coordinate, and execute project assignments, including adherence to budgets and schedules
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, to a variety of audiences
  • Strong research and data analysis
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint)
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Familiarity with and use of GPS and GIS tools desired
  • Detail-oriented, resourceful, strong time management skills, and innovative
  • Prior field school, field classes, or other practical field experience desired
  • Familiarity with CEQA, NEPA, and Section 106 of the NHPA desired
  • Must possess a valid California driver license, a clean driving record, and willingness to travel to project locations
  • Ability to occasionally travel/drive a vehicle (sight, hearing, and manual manipulation of driving mechanisms), sometimes off-highway / 4x4, cognitive ability to plan travel
Work Environment
  • Work is performed primarily in an outdoor environment and requires ambulation and movement to enable walking or hiking on rough and/or hazardous terrain and occasional climbing, crouching, kneeling, balancing on rough terrain
  • Field work may involve exposure to conditions of rain, sun/heat, wind, dust, etc., with exposure to animals, plants, wet conditions, biting insects, poison oak, etc.
  • Interns are required to abide by all company health and safety procedures

If applying to the EEPIC Program, please note these additional desired attributes:
  • Alignment with the mission of increasing diversity, including but not limited to those who represent Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), as well as veterans, disabled individuals, and/or students who are first in their families to go to college.
  • Ability to work on a 2-week in-person charrette from July 14-July 25, 2025, working on a real project located in the city of Berkeley, CA. Travel and lodging provided if needed
  • Please answer EEPIC- specific questions found in the application
  • Learn more about the charrette here

About Rincon
Rincon Consultants, Inc. is an award-winning leader in providing quality environmental consulting services throughout California and is recognized as a ‘Best Environmental Services Firm to Work For’ by the Zweig Group. We partner with clients in sectors such as transportation, energy and infrastructure, sustainability, climate change, oil and gas, water, commercial, private development, and government. Our 400+ associates in 13 offices located in Northern, Central and Southern California are dedicated professionals who combine their passion with our purpose.

The base salary for this internship opportunity is $27.00 per hour. At Rincon, our salary ranges are based on market median of similar jobs, according to third party salary benchmark surveys. To apply, a resume and cover letter are required as part of the application.


 

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