Cultural Resources Intern - Hawaii

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Summer Intern to support our Cultural Resources Program based in Honolulu, Hawai'i. This internship will occur during the summer (early June to mid-August 2025). Candidates who can start earlier than June 2025 will be considered and those who can remain past August may provide additional value. In addition to project work, the internship program includes regularly scheduled presentations by SWCA leaders. People with educational and or professional experience in Hawaii are highly preferred.

This is a paid, full-time (40 hours/week) internship, with a rate of pay of $20.25/hr.

Please submit a letter of interest and resume to be considered for this position

Our Vision (the North Star): Help drive SWCA to be the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership.

Core Values: We are #OneSWCA and collaborate across all our offices, programs, and disciplines. We are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack. We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. It is imperative for the successful candidate to fit SWCA's unique culture. Do you appreciate sustainability and environmental awareness? Is giving back to your community a priority? SWCA is a team of scientists, planners, technical experts, and corporate services professionals that are committed to our culture.

Purpose: Our company purpose is to preserve natural and cultural resources for tomorrow while enabling projects that benefit people today. You are invited to be a part of our success story.

This summer's Hawai'i Cultural Resources Program intern will participate in the full range of archaeological and anthropological investigations that SWCA undertakes here in Hawai'i, learning about and gaining experience in all aspects of cultural resource management.

The intern will assist our Project Archaeologists in conducting archaeological and historical background research, undertaking archaeological fieldwork, and helping to writing up archaeological reports. The intern will also assist our Project Anthropologist with ethnohistoric research, conducting community consultation and oral history interviews, and preparing Cultural Impact Assessments, Ka Pa'akai Analyses, and other cultural studies.

The work you will be involved with will give you experience in:

• Conducting archival research into various aspects of traditional Hawaiian culture and history
• Carrying out archaeological fieldwork
• Performing laboratory analysis of artifacts and other cultural remains
• Undertaking community outreach
• Preparing for and conducting oral interviews
• Documenting the results of this research in formal reports and other deliverables

In the course of the Internship, you will become familiar with:

• State of Hawai'i Statutes and Regulations related to cultural resources and historic preservation
• National Historic Preservation Act Section 106
• The practical aspects of cultural resources management

• Major or minor in Anthropology, Archaeology, History, Cultural Resource Management, Hawaiian Studies, Architectural History, or related field.
• Completion of at least 3 credits of archaeology, architectural history, anthropology or Hawaiian studies courses.
• Current enrollment in a community college, college, or university, pursuing a certificate of proficiency, associate's degree, bachelor's degree with a focus on Cultural Resource Management, Anthropology, or Archaeology. Individuals who completed a bachelor's degree within 12 months of May 1, 2025 will also be considered.
• Applicants that are pursuing a Master's degree will also be considered. Ph.D. candidates are not eligible through this program.
• Experience with cultural resources field work (e.g., archaeology, anthropology, architectural history, etc.) through classwork, honors thesis or Capstone projects, professional/intern experience, or volunteer work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software.
• Must have good communication, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.
• Must have ability and willingness to learn new survey and monitoring techniques and protocols.

Important for Field-Based roles:

• May require the ability to travel to the field 50%-75% of the time, including spending up to a week or two at a time at a field location.
• Ability to travel to a location, walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather, rugged terrain, and ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions, effectively execute tasks, and conform to shifting priorities and demands.
• Valid driver's license and the ability to drive a 4WD vehicle on backcountry roads required.
• Adheres to the safety program and looks out for the safety of others, promptly communicating and mitigating safety hazards.

Helpful Skills:

• Familiarity with GPS devices and digital data collection, and/or mapping software such as ArcGIS.
• Technical writing experience.

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms.

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EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success.