What are the responsibilities and job description for the Indy-ology Internship position at City of Indianapolis and Marion County?
Indy-ology, a youth archaeology summer camp program, will center on the excavation of Greenlawn Cemetery, the city’s first cemetery. A portion of the Original Burying Ground (established 1821) and New Burying Ground (established 1830s) are currently being excavated for the City of Indianapolis-Department of Public Works’ Henry Street Bridge project. This 10-week summer camp allows high school students an opportunity to learn more about the field of archaeology through research and lab analysis while uncovering the history of early Indianapolis citizens buried at this cemetery. The City of Indianapolis has an unprecedented opportunity to engage with youth interested in STEM, specifically in archaeology, anthropology, medicine, information science, and forensics. Nationally, but especially locally, these fields lack diversity. Our aim is to create an opportunity for student workforce development and a pipeline to employment with an emphasis on diversifying these fields. The Indy-ology program is looking for high school students who want to gain experience in archival research, genealogy, artifact analysis, archaeology, and osteology, or the study of bones. Through this work, you will join a team of experts trying to reconnect individuals to their names and stories and tell a fuller story about the citizens of Indianapolis.
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The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.
- Participate in the general, osteological, artifact, and archival orientations and trainings.
- Participate in 10 weeks of Indy-ology camp, rotating between the osteological lab, material culture lab, and archives, 3 days a week, 5 hours a day.
- Explore sub-fields of archaeology through field trips, such as field work, offsite archival research, headstone cleaning, and GIS and/or photogrammetry training sessions.
- Complete a final presentation for the end of camp.
Student has an interest in the field of archaeology, bioarcheology, forensics, or historical research.
Student is passionate about exploring their interests and demonstrates a hard-working and dedicated mindset.
Salary : $31,200
