The Public Archaeology Intern – Experimental Archaeology Focus at the Archaeological Research Institute (ARI) will support the experimental archaeology team’s development and delivery of engaging, hands-on educational research and experimentation that connect the public to archaeology, history, and land stewardship. Working closely with archaeology staff and across departments, this intern will assist with experimental archaeology laboratory research and experiments. The intern will also assist with youth, family, adult and public programs while helping translate active experimental archaeological research into meaningful learning opportunities. Interns will contribute to a wide range of activities, including educational programming, visitor engagement, outreach, research and program logistics. This position provides direct, practical experience in public archaeology, research, and experimentation with a wide variety of materials.
Internship Requirements
Current undergraduate or graduate student in a program as part of University of Cincinnati’s College of Arts and Sciences (list of A&S majors here).
Basic understanding of archaeological laboratory processes, including responsible artifact handling
Basic understanding of the scientific method and records management
Interest in public archaeology, community engagement, and informal education
Interested in how people have solved problems with technology through time and space
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Comfort working outdoors and in active program environments
Basic organizational and digital skills
Safety minded
Comfort with meeting new people and public speaking
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously with little oversight
Highly organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
Passionate about making archaeology and historical knowledge accessible and engaging for diverse learners
Committed to ARI’s mission of education, preservation, research, and public service