Summer 2020 Curation Internship at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument

The announcement for the Summer 2020 Curation internship at the Bureau of Land Management-Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum (CANM, formerly the Anasazi Heritage Center), located in SW Colorado, are now available through the National Council for Preservation Education (NCPE).  The deadline is quickly approaching – Monday March 2, 2020.

The announcement and instructions to apply for the Summer 2020 internship can be found on the NCPE website: http://www.preservenet.cornell.edu/employ/ncpe.php

The National Council for Preservation Education (NCPE), in cooperation with the National Park Service (NPS) and other partnering government agencies, is pleased to offer internships during the summer of 2020, beginning in May/June 2020.

Interns will assist the Bureau of Land Management-Canyons of the Ancients National Monument Visitor Center and Museum (BLM-CANM) Curation Program with BLM archaeological collections and project documentation, focusing on cataloging and proper storage of items from sites on BLM-Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, as well as inventory of exhibited and stored archaeological collections. Intern will be provided broad exposure to the workings of a DOI bureau curation facility and gain experience with the fundamentals of collections management: collections and exhibit inventory, cataloging, storage of artifacts, data entry into ICMS (Department of the Interior’s cataloging system), and organization of associated documentation. Other duties include assisting staff with researcher access to the CANM collections, assisting with public tours, and participating in the CANM Curation Program’s Integrated Pest Management Program. Position involves moderate physical activity and sedentary desk work. A background in southwest archaeology and/or museum studies preferred; familiarity with Microsoft Office and Excel necessary. A lack of regional public transportation requires intern provide personal vehicle. Housing adjacent to Visitor Center is provided. Located just outside Dolores, CO. (400 hours)

 

The Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum Curation internship is listed as internship number 3446.