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September 12, 2011 By Fairfield Foundation

Archaeology and Preservation Internships at the Fairfield Foundation

Fairfield Interns and Staff in 2009.

Minnesota – Yep.  North Carolina – Sure.  California – Yep, twice! Ohio – Definitely.  Interns come to Fairfield from across the United States and throughout Virginia to work with us and learn about archaeology and preservation.  This summer we celebrated our 80th internship.  High School juniors and seniors, undergrads from community colleges and universities, graduate students, and some folks just looking to enhance their resumes and expand their horizons, spend between one and three weeks (sometimes longer) working alongside staff members learning the nuts and bolts of archaeology, non-profit management, and the day-to-day challenges of studying and preserving our past.  It is a wonderful learning experience for them and extremely rewarding for us.

“I recommend this internship to everyone because it is not only eye-opening, but it is also an experience you will never regret nor forget!” Kalli Mayton, 2009 Intern

Practical experience in directed research projects- interns learn and contribute.

Internships are scheduled throughout the year, although summer is our busiest season.  Whether for practical experience, or to try something they’ve always wanted to try, perhaps inspired by Indiana Jones or a lifelong fascination with history, the chance to “do” archaeology is what attracts most interns.  You can design your own research project, learn how to write grants, participate in hands-on preservation, or learn the basics of archaeology in the field and lab.  Interested?  Email us at fairfield@inna.net for a free brochure and application detailing our program.  Don’t hesitate to contact us if you, your teenager, or a friend might be interested in learning more about our internships.  Also, stay tuned for blog posts from former Fairfield interns- they all have something to share.

Nothing beats getting your hands dirty.

Filed Under: Archaeology, Education, Preservation Tagged With: archaeology, Fairfield, intern, internships, Preservation

Comments

  1. Paul Antsen says

    September 12, 2011 at 2:04 pm

    I am in the ASV Certification Program and live in Fairfax VA. I would be interested in traveling toyour location to obtain hours for my certification program. Do you have opportunities for adult volunteers at your facility. I have been digging in Northern Virginia for about 4 years.

    Paul

  2. Fairfield Foundation says

    September 13, 2011 at 1:33 pm

    Paul – we have tons of opportunities and would love to have you come down and work with us. I’ll email you directly from our fairfield@inna.net account. We have primarily historic excavation, survey, and historic lab work for your hours, but also frequently have certification program lectures and other events. I’ll be in touch soon.

  3. Deborah D. says

    October 8, 2011 at 3:40 pm

    80 internships! Incredible. I’m glad students of all ages and interests are taking the chance to learn from such great teachers!

  4. Nereida Nazzaro says

    May 13, 2012 at 6:14 pm

    My son Andrew (a junior in high school), is very interested in your summer internship. More information would be very much appreciated.

    • Fairfield Foundation says

      May 28, 2012 at 2:55 am

      Please email us at fairfield@inna.net and we’d be happy to tell you more about our internships. There are lots of ways to help depending on your son’s interests. Thanks!

  5. Nazlı Deniz Merey says

    June 27, 2012 at 1:05 am

    I am an aspiring archeologist and I am a senior in high school. Are there any internships open for international students.

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