Type of position | Internship |
Employer | Southeast Conservation Corps |
Location | St. Simmons Island |
Description of Location | Title:?SECC Intern – Archeological Collections Technician (10 weeks)
Reports to: Kayleigh Hendley, Cultural Resource Manager at Fort Frederica National Monument Location:?Based in Saint Simmons Island, GA? ? ? ? ? Status:?Seasonal, Full-time, Exempt – 300-hour AmeriCorps Service Term Stipend:?$690/week – paid bi-weekly ? Other Benefits:?Housing in the park, uniform shirts, protective equipment, trainings. Other development opportunities as available.?$1,459.26 Segal AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of service term. Start/end date:??02/12/2024 – 04/19/24 (some start date/end date flexibility)? Positions available:?1 Positions open until filled. ? Southeast Conservation Corps:? Southeast Conservation Corps (SECC) empowers young people to attain compassion, responsibility and grit through community service, hard work and environmental stewardship. SECC is a local, non-profit, AmeriCorps affiliated organization based out of Chattanooga, TN. SECC selects young adults to complete conservation work projects on public, private and municipal lands throughout the Southeast. SECC fosters the personal development of corps members through environmental stewardship projects and experiential learning. Through community partnerships, SECC provides hands-on job training opportunities to young adults while simultaneously meeting natural resource needs throughout the Southeast. ? Position Description: Fort Frederica NM is a small park with a robust archeological education program. Much of the programming includes active archeological investigation. Current investigations are underway at a house site within the town known as the Sinclair House. Excavations began in 2020. There is a reasonable sized collection, approximately 50 boxes of material that needs to be cataloged into the park’s database. This internship will not only help reduce backlog but bring standard workflows and cataloging practices into the archeological education program. ? Position Responsibilities: Backlog Cataloging of Archeology Collection label artifact bags with correct FS information and catalog number Trainings that you will provide to prepare the intern for this activity: cataloging, using excel spreadsheet, archeological analysis Minimum Qualifications: Academic background in Anthropology is preferred. Preferred Qualifications: Proficiency in use of computers – specifically Microsoft Suite and Excel AmeriCorps Qualifications:? ? ? Participation and Expedition Behavior: Work effectively as a member of a team despite potentially stressful and difficult conditions. This may require?problem-solving?on an interpersonal or group level as well as a willingness to accept differences. Safety and Judgment: Effectively communicate danger to others in the form of either a warning of danger others may be encountering or a notification of personal distress, injury or need for assistance. You must be able to do so at a distance of up to 50 meters and in conditions with limited visibility or loud background noise such as darkness or high winds. Learn and practice ‘Leave no Trace’ techniques Outdoor Skills and Fitness (where appropriate): Learn and safely perform fundamental outdoor living/travel and work skills as appropriate to the project. Additionally, remain adequately hydrated, fed, and properly dressed to remain generally healthy and safe, avoiding environmental injuries. ? Additional Notes: All applicants must pass a criminal background and motor vehicle background check prior to hiring. This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, genetic information, and military service. Where a significant portion of the population eligible to be served needs services or information in a language other than English, the recipient shall take reasonable steps to provide written material of the type ordinarily available to the public in appropriate languages. ? To Apply:? Follow the SECC link and complete the application. Please include 3 references, resume, and copy of your transcripts (unofficial okay). You can put the?references in a word doc and upload it alongside your resume. A cover letter is encouraged but not required. ? If you have questions about the position, please contact: Kayleigh Hendley Fort Frederica National Monument Cultural Resource Manager 912-409-0369 ? If you have questions about the application process, please contact: Kahla Stewart Intern Program Coordinator Southeast Conservation Corps (423) 402-6004 |
Salary | $690.00 / Weekly |
Closing date of competition | 02/05/2024 |
Date position available | 02/15/2024 |
Description of duties |
a. Essential functions and responsibilities:
iii. Assist supervisor with annual inventory of museum collections.
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Qualifications sought |
Minimum Qualifications:
? Preferred Qualifications:
? AmeriCorps Qualifications:? |
Contact for additional information | Kahla Stewart
Intern Program Coordinator Southeast Conservation Corps (423) 402-6004 |
Application procedure | |
Submit what | Resume and Cover letter. |
Submit to | Kahla Stewart
Intern Program Coordinator Southeast Conservation Corps (423) 402-6004 |
Additional Information | This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, genetic information, and military service. Where a significant portion of the population eligible to be served needs services or information in a language other than English, the recipient shall take reasonable steps to provide written material of the type ordinarily available to the public in appropriate languages.
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