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SWCA Environmental Consultants · 4 days ago

Cultural Resources Intern

Fort Collins, CO

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$19.95/hr - $19.95/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Cultural Resources Intern for Summer 2026 to support both office and field cultural resources projects based out of their Denver, Colorado office. The intern will assist with cultural resources and archaeology data entry, artifact analyses, reporting, and fieldwork during the summer field season.

Environmental ConsultingNatural Resources

Responsibilities

Support a diversity of field-based and office-based projects

Assist with cultural resources and archaeology data entry

Artifact analyses

Reporting

Fieldwork during the summer field season

Work outside during fieldwork sessions that generally last for a week or more

Receive hands-on experience with surveying and site recording methods

Experience following local State Historic Preservation Office and federal agency guidelines for performing archaeological fieldwork

Introduction to cartography and archaeological map analysis

Opportunities to participate in various types of cultural resources management fieldwork

Adhere to the safety program and look out for the safety of others, promptly communicating and mitigating safety hazards

May require an ability to travel to the field 75% of the time, including spending up to a week or two at a time at a field location

Ability to travel to a location, walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather and rugged terrain, and the ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds

Ability to work outside in all weather conditions, effectively execute tasks, and conform to shifting priorities and demands

Valid driver’s license and the ability to drive a four-wheel drive vehicle on backcountry roads are required

Applicant must be willing to participate in drug testing and alcohol screening as part of the pre-employment process, as some projects require such screenings

Familiarity with GPS devices and digital data collection, and/or mapping software such as ArcGIS

Technical writing experience

Qualification

Cultural resource managementArchaeologyFieldwork experienceMicrosoft Office SuiteGPS devicesArcGISWillingness to learnTechnical writingCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsAttention to detail

Required

Current enrollment in a community college, college, or university, pursuing a certificate of proficiency, associate degree, or a bachelor's degree with a focus on cultural resource management or Archaeology. Individuals who completed a bachelor's degree within 12 months of May 1, 2026, will also be considered

Applicants who are pursuing a master's degree will also be considered. D. candidates are not eligible for this program

Experience with cultural resources field work (e.g., archaeology, anthropology, etc.) through classwork, honors thesis, or capstone projects, professional or intern experience, or volunteer work

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software

Must have good communication, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail

Must have the ability and willingness to learn new survey and monitoring techniques and protocols

Ability to travel to a location, walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather and rugged terrain, and the ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds

Ability to work outside in all weather conditions, effectively execute tasks, and conform to shifting priorities and demands

Valid driver's license and the ability to drive a four-wheel drive vehicle on backcountry roads are required

Applicant must be willing to participate in drug testing and alcohol screening as part of the pre-employment process, as some projects require such screenings