Build hands-on experience, make a real-world impact, and jump-start your environmental career with a global leader.
Why This Role Matters
ERM is seeking a motivated Intern, Archaeology in Minneapolis, Minnesota to support a variety of cultural resource projects across the United States. This internship is a great opportunity for students or early‑career professionals to gain hands-on field and office experience while learning from ERM’s seasoned archaeologists and cultural resource specialists.
In this role, you’ll assist with Phase I, II, and III archaeological fieldwork; help document and evaluate archaeological sites; and contribute to reports used for compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), including Section 106 review. You will also support project planning, logistics, and data management.
This position involves both field and office work, with up to 70% of your time spent in the field during peak survey seasons.
What Your Impact Is
This internship is ideal for students or new graduates eager to gain real-world field experience, develop technical skills, and learn within a global leader in environmental consulting and sustainability. You’ll work alongside experienced archaeologists and collaborate on meaningful projects that help clients meet regulatory requirements in responsible, culturally sensitive ways.
What You’ll Bring
Required
Actively pursuing a four-year or advanced degree in
in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Completion of an archaeological field school (or plans to complete one prior to start date).
Interest in archaeological field methods, site documentation, and cultural resource management.
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and work outdoors for extended periods.
Willingness to travel frequently, sometimes on short notice, and occasionally work weekends or extended hours.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions while working independently.
Solid writing skills and interest in developing technical documentation.
Preferred
Familiarity with prehistoric or historic artifact identification.
Experience using digital cameras for field documentation.
GIS, graphics, or database experience.
Exposure to SHPO site forms or related cultural resource data entry.
Key Responsibilities
Support archaeological surveys and investigations for various project sites.
Assist with Phase I surveys and other levels of fieldwork under the guidance of an experienced Archaeologist.
Walk long distances and work in varied and sometimes challenging field conditions (weather, terrain, vegetation).
Help prepare field forms, notes, and state-specific documentation.
Contribute to cultural resource report sections summarizing survey findings and site evaluations.
Follow ERM’s health and safety protocols at all times.
Assist with additional project tasks as needed.
For the Intern, Archaeology position, the anticipated hourly base pay is $20–$25 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.
Note: Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.
Who We Are:
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.
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ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Thank you for your interest in ERM!