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Historical Archaeology Internships
Mount Vernon’s Department of Archaeology offers an ongoing internship program designed to give undergraduate, graduate students and recent graduates experience in the field of historical archaeology. In the past, students have focused on different themes of colonial historical archaeology including African-American archaeology, industrial archaeology, landscape studies, museum education and outreach, website development / public relations, and material culture studies.
What do interns do?
Please read our Facebook page "Mount Vernon's Mystery Midden" to get an idea of what interns are currently doing. We are currently accepting applications for spring and summer 2012 to participate in:
- South Grove Digitization
Interns are needed to document, research, catalogue and upgrade one of our most significant collections - the South Grove Trash Midden. Specific internships can be developed for a diverse range of skills and experience including historical archaeology, material culture studies, museum studies and photography.
- Collections Management / Old Collections
Participate in an ongoing project to upgrade and document the collections from over 20 years of archaeology at Mount Vernon. Interns are needed to assist with rehousing, digitizing, cataloguing and assessing both the artifacts and their associated paper and photographic records. Applicants should have experience in an archaeological laboratory or classes in museum studies, archaeological laboratory methods and / or artifact identification.
- Material Culture Studies
There are many opportunities to study the archaeological collections at Mount Vernon. Interns are currently being sought to analyze a ca. 1775 assemblage excavated from the South Grove Midden. Applicants should be familiar with 18th century material culture and archaeological methodology.
- Field Excavation
We will be conducting excavations in Mount Vernon's Laundry Yard during the summer 2012 and are seeking several students to help with the excavation. Interns should have completed a field school in archaeology and wish to gain experience in public archaeology in a museum setting. Interns will work with volunteers doing field and lab work and also interpret the excavation to the public.
- General Archaeology
We are always seeking graduate and undergraduates interested in gaining experience in archaeology. These interns do a variety of field, laboratory and office tasks. This variety is a wonderful opportunity to explore historical archaeology in a museum setting.
Applying for an Internship:
Internships are available year round, although the nature of the project offered may differ depending on the season. Generally, the internships offered at Mount Vernon are not funded. Additionally, housing is not included in the internship program. Mount Vernon does not offer academic credit, but can work with the student to arrange credit from their university. To apply for an internship, please send your resume, a cover letter detailing your interest, and 2 references to Esther White (ewhite@mountvernon.org). Please note if you wish to receive credit through your institution.
