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.
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Intern blog posts? I can’t wait!
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
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.
80 internships! Incredible. I’m glad students of all ages and interests are taking the chance to learn from such great teachers!