The Strawbery Banke Museum archaeology department seeks advanced undergraduate or graduate level applicants in the fields of anthropology, archaeology, or history, to assist with the museum’s annual archaeological field school. This summer’s session will return to the c. 1695 Sherburne House. Before the field school, the archaeology intern will help prepare equipment and course materials, carry out historical research, and ready the site. During the field school, the archaeology intern will assist students with excavation methodology, field records, public interpretation, artifact identification, and lab processing. Maintenance of our existing archaeological collection of over 1 million artifacts, along with photos, maps, and paperwork; contributions to the archaeology blog; and development of the department’s digital database will also be part of the intern’s responsibilities. The successful applicant must be computer savvy, very organized, an excellent writer, and a great leader. Prior archaeological field work (e.g. a field school) is required and lab work is a plus.
Please contact Alexandra Martin, the museum's archaeologist, with any questions at amartin@sbmuseum.org. About Strawbery Banke Museum Strawbery Banke is an outdoor history museum located in the heart of Portsmouth, NH, a vibrant coastal city. The museum’s 10-acre site tells compelling stories of life during 350 years of change in a New England waterfront neighborhood. Furnished restored houses and interiors depict change over time from 1695-1955. The site is also home to exhibits on craftsmanship, archaeology, architecture, historic landscapes, and preservation. Museum programs feature engaging learning experiences for all audiences. Each year, Strawbery Banke welcomes more than 90,000 visitors; delivers learning experiences to more than 12,000 school-age students; conducts original archaeological and collections research; and offers a wide-ranging array of public programs. The daily program has featured interactive opportunities, family discovery learning, roleplaying, interpretation, hearth cooking, themed tours, and much more.
· A personal statement of up to one page in length (this can be included in your cover letter), detailing your interest in the internship program. Clearly state your professional goals and areas of interest and what skills and abilities you can contribute to the museum’s work. Finally, describe the outcomes you hope the experience will produce.
· Two letters of recommendation from professors or supervisors in a related field.
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