Internships in Anthropology
We strongly encourage our anthropology students to gain first-hand experience with the world’s cultural and ethnic diversity and heritage as much as possible. All while gaining academic credit, you will establish networking opportunities, strengthen your job skills, gain experience and make a meaningful contribution to your community.
Do It!
Find a learning experience that matches your interests. Our faculty, as advisors, assist students in exploring and pursuing internship opportunities, whether it be primate field study abroad, an ethnographic field school in the southwest or a semester at a university in a country such as England or Chile.
Although internships and other field experiences are not mandatory, we place a high value on their significance and benefit as a learning experience. We help you organize these experiences to meet your needs and interests.
Our students have recently interned in communities in Alaska, a summer camp in New York State, historical museums, and local schools, and have participated in archaeological field schools. In addition, students often take advantage of the more than 300 available study abroad programs, especially those in Latin America and Europe.
Local Internship Opportunities
Internship work at local and regional museums and businesses is occasionally available for anthropology students and typically involves the student receiving 3-6 credits of independent study. Interns may help with curation, archival work, computer data entry, docent activities, etc., as required by the site. In the past, students have carried out internships at the Clinton County Historical Museum (Plattsburgh), the Kent-Delord House Museum (Plattsburgh), the Adirondack Museum (Blue Mountain Lake) and the New York State Museum in Albany.
The following are ethnographically/social science-grounded internships sponsored by the Department of Anthropology. By ethnographically-grounded, we mean focused on the human dimensions of the experience, in which interns will engage in thinking ethically and anthropologically. In order to ensure an anthropologically/social sciences-grounded internship, interns are encouraged to enroll, concurrently (for fall internships), in the Internship Seminar in which the anthropological/social science aspects of the internships will be clarified through group discussion.
Internship Opportunities 2025–2026
- The Alice T. Miner Museum — Opportunities in Artifacts, Collections & GWS Research
The Alice T. Miner Museum
9618 US-9
Chazy, N.Y. 12921The Museum, founded by Alice T. Miner, opened to the public in 1924 in its current location in the “Old Stone Store” in Chazy, NY. The Museum houses Mrs. Miner’s extensive collection of early American [18th & early 19th Century] furniture, decorative arts, including ceramics and textiles, as well as a large collection of donated archaeological artifacts. [Information from Museum webpage https://www.minermuseum.org/about-alice/chazy]
- Fall 2025
- Minimum 3hr/week on site (1 credit hour), more preferred
- Scheduling is flexible
- Multiple opportunities available
Archaeological Artifact Identification & Analysis
Work with materials donated to the museum to identify archaeologically or culturally significant/meaningful artifacts. Do research and documentation. If interested, interns may develop artifact displays and accompanying educational materials paying attention to context and ethics in early 20th Century archaeological discovery, contemporary curation and analyses.Museum Collections Management: Archive, Document & Organize Cultural Materials
Multiple opportunities for students who are interested in Museum Studies to gain hands-on experience and learn how museums document and maintain collections.Gender & Women’s Worlds during Alice T Miner’s Time: Cultural/Historical Research
Interns investigate the lives of women in the North Country in the late 19th and early 20th Centuries, delving into archival and ethnographic sources. Contribute to a broader cultural picture of the breadth and depth of women’s lives in the area, including the social-cultural, economic, political and physical lives of women who lived during Mrs. Miner’s time.Minimum Qualifications
- Sophomore standing or above or POI.
- GPA: minimum 2.5.
- Must be motivated, reliable, and willing to learn. Must have an interest in small businesses. Must have some coursework and/or an interest in the social sciences (e.g. anthropology, sociology, psychology, GWS, political science, etc.). Familiarity with or interest in the broader Plattsburgh area a plus. An interest in museums and their role in the community a plus.
Preferred Qualifications: Willingness to enroll, concurrently, in the ANT 487 Internship Seminar, where we hone practical and analytical skills in the social sciences and support your internship work.
To Apply
- Fill out application on Handshake
- Upload a brief statement addressing the qualifications listed for the internship and talk about why you are interested in this internship. Include a list of courses you think are relevant.
- Submit a copy of your DegreeWorks
- Upload a resumé (if available)
Important Note
These internships are sponsored by the Department of Anthropology but are open to all students who meet the above criteria. The exact content of the internship — and the specific duties of each intern — will be developed in close consultation with the intern, the site supervisor, the faculty supervisor, and stipulated in the required internship contract.
Contact Information
For information on how to apply, please contact Kirstin Menoff at [email protected]. For more information about these internships, please contact Dr. Amy Mountcastle, [email protected].
- Beehive Beauty Salon — Entrepreneurship & the Business of Beauty
Beehive Beauty Salon
Plattsburgh, N.Y.- Fall 2025
- Minimum 3hr/week on site (1 credit hour). More preferred
Entrepreneurship & the Business of Beauty
Interested in owning your own salon or other small business in your community? Learn how it is done in this internship and avoid some of the pitfalls. Dive into the world of independent beauty salons in the North Country. Acquire first-hand accounts of salon ownership, learn how entrepreneurs got their businesses going and now keep them going. Intern will do interviewing and observations. Also may include meeting students of local beauty and aesthetician programs who aspire to open their own independent beauty salons. Students may also employ their interest in photography to document their research.Minimum Qualifications
- Sophomore standing or above or POI
- GPA: minimum 2.5
- Must be motivated, reliable, and willing to learn. Must have an interest in small businesses. Must have some coursework and/or an interest in the social sciences (e.g. anthropology, sociology, psychology, GWS, political science, etc.). Familiarity with or interest in the broader Plattsburgh area a plus.
Preferred Qualifications: Willingness to enroll, concurrently, in the ANT 487 Internship Seminar, where we hone practical and analytical skills in the social sciences and support your internship work.
To Apply
- Fill out application on Handshake
- Upload a brief statement addressing the qualifications listed for the internship and talk about why you are interested in this internship. Include a list of courses you think are relevant.
- Submit a copy of your DegreeWorks
- Upload a resumé (if available)
Important Note
These internships are sponsored by the Department of Anthropology but are open to all students who meet the above criteria. The exact content of the internship — and the specific duties of each intern — will be developed in close consultation with the intern, the site supervisor, the faculty supervisor, and stipulated in the required internship contract.
Contact Information
For information on how to apply, please contact Kirstin Menoff at [email protected]. For more information about these internships, please contact Dr. Amy Mountcastle, [email protected].
- Clinton County Historical Museum — Opportunities in Collections, Research & Community
Outreach
Clinton County Historical Museum
98 Ohio Ave.
Plattsburgh, NY 12901- Fall 2025
- Minimum 3hr/week on site, 1 credit hour, more preferred
- Scheduling is flexible; remote work possible
Archaeological Artifact Identification & Analysis
Work with collections donated to the museum, many of them by amateur archaeologists and lay-collectors, to learn to distinguish archaeologically or culturally significant/meaningful artifacts. Do research and documentation. May also entail working with local tribal representatives and museum/archaeology professionals to develop educational materials. Learn current ethical standards in archaeology and museums. Interns may also learn and participate in curation of exhibits.‘Ghost Towns’ of Clinton County: Cultural/Historical Research
Revive the ‘ghost towns’ of Clinton County project. Research old maps and archival material to rediscover lost towns of Clinton County. What happened to them? How did once vibrant towns disappear? Undertake research in conjunction with local historians and Museum staff to prepare stories of these 'ghost towns' and to develop materials to support applications for State Historic Marker program.Local North Country Cultures/Communities Project
Research communities of the North Country that are no longer visibly present, such as the Quakers (Religious Society of Friends), who were instrumental in the abolitionist movement here, and the French-Canadian and Francophone presence in the North Country, another group whose once strong presence is not well-documented.Community Outreach & Event Planner
Share the love of archaeology! Work with Museum staff and SUNY archaeologists/students to design, develop and promote a fun & rich program for the public for the next scheduled (TBD) Archaeology Day/Ask an Archaeologist Event. Identify stake-holders, develop audience-appropriate promotional materials for youth and adults, do outreach to the community. Involves collaboration and networking in the community.Digitization Project: Archives & Collections
Work with museum staff to digitize archival collections. Research historical details of local collections as requested by museum staff. Learn about the museum collections and ongoing research projects; assist where needed. Catalog and scan archival materials in PastPerfect for booklets and programs.Museum Collections Management: Archive, Document & Organize Cultural Materials
Opportunities for students who are interested in Museum Studies to gain hands-on experience and learn how museums document and maintain collections. Interns will work with the Jim Millard Collection to document and curate photos and documents from his research on Crab Island, Valcour Island, and Fort Montgomery. Interns may also assist museum staff to document maps from the Duffina collection, collaborating with community members/volunteers.Minimum Qualifications
- Sophomore standing or above or POI.
- GPA: minimum 2.5.
- Must have experience or interest in doing research and documentation. Must be motivated, reliable, and creative. Must have some coursework and/or an interest in the social or human sciences (e.g. anthropology, sociology, psychology, GWS, political science, history, English, etc.).
- Familiarity with or interest in the broader Plattsburgh area a plus. An interest in museums and their role in the community a plus.
Preferred Qualifications: Willingness to enroll, concurrently, in the ANT 487 Internship Seminar, where we hone practical and analytical skills in the social sciences and support your internship work.
To Apply
- Fill out application on Handshake
- Upload a brief statement addressing the qualifications listed for the internship and talk about why you are interested in this internship. Include a list of courses you think are relevant.
- Submit a copy of your DegreeWorks
- Upload a resumé (if available)
Important Note
These internships are sponsored by the Department of Anthropology but are open to all students who meet the above criteria. The exact content of the internship — and the specific duties of each intern — will be developed in close consultation with the intern, the site supervisor, the faculty supervisor, and stipulated in the required internship contract.
Contact Information
For information on how to apply, please contact Kirstin Menoff at [email protected]. For more information about these internships, please contact Dr. Amy Mountcastle, [email protected].
- Exploring Ancient Mesoamerican Landscapes — Multiple Opportunities
Department of Anthropology, Department of Anthropology/Archaeology Labs
SUNY Plattsburgh.Archaeological/archival research working directly with SUNY Plattsburgh archaeologist
- Fall 2025
- 3 credit hours preferred (9 hours/week). WIll consider 2 credit hours
- Scheduling is flexible; remote work possible
Archaeological & Ethno-archaeological Research: Exploring Historic/Ancient People of Northern New York
Interns will assist SUNY-Plattsburgh archaeology professor in original research relating to historic people of northern New York. This project will involve local cemetery research with ground penetrating radar data collected in 2022, or artifact analysis of research related to Jabez Allen historic farmstead in Peru, NY. Additionally, interns may conduct artifact analysis with data from ancient indigenous archaeological remains from the Dry Mill Creek site. Each of these projects will help to develop our understanding of the historic and ancient cultural landscape of northern New York. Site supervisor and faculty advisor: Dr. Justin Lowry, Department of Anthropology.Familiarity with or interest in the broader Plattsburgh area is a plus.
Archaeological & Ethno-archaeological Research: Exploring Pre-Columbian Travel, Trade & Exchange
Learn advanced archaeological research and analysis skills with SUNY-Plattsburgh Archaeology professor. Do original research on the extent to which the lives of ancient Pre-Columbians were dominated by travel, trade and exchange. Entails collection and analysis of specific types of data, including, ancient environments, trade corridors, pathways, socio-political boundaries, artistic and iconographic styles. These will be reconstructed and integrated to get a clearer picture of the landscapes of the Mesoamerican world. Site supervisor and faculty advisor: Dr. Justin Lowry, Department of Anthropology.Familiarity with or interest in the broader Mesoamerican area is a plus.
Minimum Qualifications
- Sophomore standing or above or POI
- GPA: minimum 2.75
- Completion of ANT220 Archaeology or ANT104 Great Archaeological Discoveries (can be waived by Dr. Lowry). Must have strong research skills, and interest in historical/archival research, archaeological/network analysis, travel, migrations, or related areas. Must be motivated and reliable. Must have some coursework and/or an interest in the social sciences (e.g. anthropology, sociology, psychology, GWS, political science, history etc.).
Preferred Qualifications: Willingness to enroll, concurrently, in the ANT 487 Internship Seminar, where we hone practical and analytical skills in the social sciences and support your internship work.
To Apply
- Fill out application on Handshake
- Upload a brief statement addressing the qualifications listed for the internship and talk about why you are interested in this internship. Include a list of courses you think are relevant.
- Submit a copy of your DegreeWorks
- Upload a resumé (if available)
Important Note
These internships are sponsored by the Department of Anthropology but are open to all students who meet the above criteria. The exact content of the internship — and the specific duties of each intern — will be developed in close consultation with the intern, the site supervisor, the faculty supervisor, and stipulated in the required internship contract.
Contact Information
For information on how to apply, please contact Kirstin Menoff at [email protected]. For more information about these internships, please contact Dr. Amy Mountcastle, [email protected].
- JS Fit — Opportunities in Entrepreneurship & Psychology of Health & Wellness
JS Fit Plattsburgh, NY 12901
- Fall 2025
- Minimum 3hr/week on site (1 credit hour). More preferred
- Scheduling is flexible
Just Stay Fit: A Mind-Body Approach to Wellness & Healing
Interested in the health and wellness professions? Learn how to bring multiple wellness techniques together to foster healing and wellbeing. Stephen Galietta, owner of JS Fit in downtown Plattsburgh, is a former competitive athlete with extensive knowledge and experience as a Certified Personal Trainer, a Sports Nutrition Specialist, a counselor, and an author. Coach Steve combines his wealth of experience and his emphasis on the mind, body, spirit connection in an holistic approach with his fitness clients.This internship will entail close observation, participation, and talking with/interviewing some of Coach Steve's fitness clients as well as Coach Steve himself. Learn how Coach Steve develops fitness and wellness plans for clients of a variety of abilities and ages. What philosophies inform his work, how does he connect with people of diverse needs and interests, what is meant by the "holistic" approach?
This internship takes the intern on a deeper exploration into the psychology of thinking about health and wellness, healing, and our changing physical abilities.
Minimum GPA: 2.75 or POI
Health, Fitness & Entrepreneurship: Building a Successful Small Business in a Small Community
Want to start your own fitness studio one day? Learn the ropes at JS Fit. Coach Steve, Stephen Galietta, owner of JS Fit in downtown Plattsburgh, is a former competitive athlete with extensive knowledge and experience as a Certified Personal Trainer, a Sports Nutrition Specialist, a counselor, and an author. Work with Coach Steve to learn how to meet new clients, assess their needs, develop a training plan, and build and maintain successful, positive client-centered relationships, among other success techniques. Learn day-to-day business operations, marketing strategies, and billing procedures. Basically, learn how to run a one-person fitness studio in a small community and be successful at it.GPA: minimum 2.5 or POI
Minimum Qualifications
- Sophomore standing or above.
- Must be motivated, reliable, and willing to learn. Must have experience or interest in qualitative research methods and social science approaches and analysis. Must have some coursework and/or an interest in the social sciences (e.g. anthropology, sociology, psychology, GWS, political science, etc.). Familiarity with or interest in the broader Plattsburgh area a plus. Interest in fitness, sports, or athletics, a plus.
Preferred Qualifications: Willingness to enroll, concurrently, in the ANT 487A, (3 cr. Fridays from noon to 2:45 p.m.) Internship Seminar, where we hone practical and analytical skills in the social sciences and support your internship work.
To Apply
- Fill out application on Handshake
- Upload a brief statement addressing the qualifications listed for the internship and talk about why you are interested in this internship. Include a list of courses you think are relevant.
- Submit a copy of your DegreeWorks
- Upload a resumé (if available)
Important Note
These internships are sponsored by the Department of Anthropology but are open to all students who meet the above criteria. The exact content of the internship — and the specific duties of each intern — will be developed in close consultation with the intern, the site supervisor, the faculty supervisor, and stipulated in the required internship contract.
Contact Information
For information on how to apply, please contact Kirstin Menoff at [email protected]. For more information about these internships, please contact Dr. Amy Mountcastle, [email protected].
- Kent-Delord House Museum — Opportunities in Media, Cultural Analysis & Archival Research
Kent-Delord House Museum
14 Cumberland Ave
Plattsburgh, NY 12901- Fall 2025
- Minimum 3hr/week on site (1 credit hour). More preferred
Media/Local Outreach/Networking
Publicize the museum to local schools, SUNY Plattsburgh, and the local community. Promote the House Museum as a tourist attraction. Network with other tourist organizations such as the Adirondack Cultural Coast Alliance and other heritage sites and museums through the region.Must be motivated, reliable, and willing to learn. Must have experience in developing materials on social media platforms. Must be able to speak with others about the programs at KDHM.
Cultural Analysis & Representation
Examine and analyze how cultural materials are displayed in the Kent-DeLord House Museum. How is the culture of the past represented, what are the social issues and how do we connect this to the present? Must have an interest in museum work.Archival Research
Research the history of the Kent DeLord House and learn about the people who lived and worked there. Expand knowledge of the Kent-Delord house as a part of Plattsburgh’s history and as a tourist destination. Must have an interest in history.Minimum Qualifications for Each Internship
- Sophomore standing or above or POI.
- GPA: minimum 2.5.
- Must have some coursework and/or an interest in the social sciences (e.g. anthropology, sociology, psychology, GWS, political science, etc.). An interest in the broader Plattsburgh area is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications: Willingness to enroll, concurrently, in the ANT 487A, (3 cr. Fridays from noon to 2:45 p.m.) Internship Seminar, where we hone practical and analytical skills in the social sciences and support your internship work.
To Apply
- Fill out application on Handshake
- Upload a brief statement addressing the qualifications listed for the internship and talk about why you are interested in this internship. Include a list of courses you think are relevant.
- Submit a copy of your DegreeWorks
- Upload a resumé (if available)
Important Note
These internships are sponsored by the Department of Anthropology but are open to all students who meet the above criteria. The exact content of the internship — and the specific duties of each intern — will be developed in close consultation with the intern, the site supervisor, the faculty supervisor, and stipulated in the required internship contract.
Contact Information
For information on how to apply, please contact Kirstin Menoff at [email protected]. For more information about these internships, please contact Dr. Amy Mountcastle, [email protected].
- North Star Underground Railroad Museum — Opportunities in Media, Archival Research
& Educational Materials Development
North Star Underground Railroad Museum
1131 Mace Chasm Rd.
Ausable Chasm, N.Y. 12911“The Museum reveals the hidden history of the Champlain Line of the Underground Railroad… Poignant exhibits portray compelling stories of fugitives from slavery who passed through Northeastern New York and the Champlain Valley on their way to Québec and Ontario, Canada.”
- Fall 2025
- Minimum 3hr/week on site (1 credit hour). More preferred
- Scheduling is flexible
Media & Community Outreach
The North Star Underground Railroad Museum is an incredible resource for anyone, worldwide, who is interested in the history of abolition, migration paths, or the importance of freedom for all.Use your communication and social media skills to develop an outreach campaign for this important local museum and tourist destination that highlights our area as a path on the Underground Railroad, the term used to describe the network that helped enslaved people escape to freedom in Canada, as well as Chinese Americans and immigrants today who use this route to come into and exit the country. Interns design and enhance media/social media content about the museum and expand interest and access worldwide.
Must have knowledge of social media platforms and experience in technology used to create content.
Educational Materials Development: Traveling Trunk Shows
The North Star Underground Railroad Museum is an incredible resource for anyone, worldwide, who is interested in the history of abolition, migration paths, or the importance of freedom for all.Help K-12 students learn about the Underground Railroad, the term used to describe the network that helped enslaved people escape to freedom in Canada, as well as Chinese Americans and immigrants today who use this route to come into and exit the country. in the North Country. This is an important local museum and tourist destination that highlights our area as a path on the Underground Railroad. Design innovative and interactive materials to inform, engage and excite students about this underrepresented aspect of local history. Interns may also deliver these materials in schools.
Archival & Historical Research Project
Digitize the collection, building on the work of previous interns. Work with staff to research historical details of local anti-slavery activists/abolitionists and support networks. Learn how to use archival software and explore the museum collections and ongoing research projects; assist where needed. Must have experience or interest in doing research and documentation.Minimum Qualifications
- Sophomore standing or above or POI
- GPA: minimum 2.5
- Must be motivated, reliable, and creative. Must have some coursework and/or an interest in the social or human sciences (e.g. anthropology, sociology, psychology, GWS, political science, history, English, etc.). Familiarity with or interest in the broader Plattsburgh area a plus. An interest in museums and their role in the community a plus.
Preferred Qualifications: Willingness to enroll, concurrently, in the ANT 487 Internship Seminar, where we hone practical and analytical skills in the social sciences and support your internship work.
To Apply
- Fill out application on Handshake
- Upload a brief statement addressing the qualifications listed for the internship and talk about why you are interested in this internship. Include a list of courses you think are relevant.
- Submit a copy of your DegreeWorks
- Upload a resumé (if available)
Important Note
These internships are sponsored by the Department of Anthropology but are open to all students who meet the above criteria. The exact content of the internship — and the specific duties of each intern — will be developed in close consultation with the intern, the site supervisor, the faculty supervisor, and stipulated in the required internship contract.
Contact Information
For information on how to apply, please contact Kirstin Menoff at [email protected]. For more information about these internships, please contact Dr. Amy Mountcastle, [email protected].
- WH Miner Agricultural Institute — Opportunities in GIS Mapping, Data Organization,
Research, Oral History & Marketing/Social Media
The William H. Miner Agricultural Institute
1034 Miner Farm Rd.
Chazy, N.Y.- Fall 2025
- Minimum 3 hours/week (1 credit) but more if feasible
- Scheduling is flexible
Archaeological & GIS Mapping
Work on mapping of Miner Institute properties at various locations using archaeological methods and/or GIS technology to determine use-of-space feasibility. Projects may entail some identification/test pits or preliminary excavation. May also include archival “digging” or research of the many projects of William H. Miner. Site supervisors: Amy Bedard, Library Director; Stephen Kramer, Director of Lab Sciences; Karen Lassell, Equine Manager.Data Organization & Management
Develop database and systematic process to link photographic materials to their written descriptions. The Institute has a vast collection of photographs that need to be effectively archived and linked to other kinds of files so that these data are preserved and can be used in presentations or research. Site Supervisor: Amy Bedard, Library DirectorHistorical/Archival Research
Conduct historical/archival research on several possible parts of Miner Institute history, including the role of a variety of immigrants at the Miner, early/legacy projects, historical impact on the community, etc. Specific projects can be tailored to student intern's area(s) of interest. Site Supervisor: Amy Bedard, Library Director.Marketing Campaign Educational Programs
Design a marketing campaign for Miner Institute's education programs that will attract college student applicants to the Institute's 5 different paid summer internship programs. Review and revise existing marketing materials; conduct research that will enhance campaign materials; build a marketing plan for the targeted programs. Site Supervisor: Rachel Dutil, PR and Marketing Coordinator. See Summer Experiences | Miner Institute for information about the paid internship opportunities as referenced.Marketing Campaign Advanced Dairy Management Program (ADM)
Design a campaign to recruit more students to Miner Institute's Advanced Dairy Management Program. Build on earlier intern work to do outreach to colleges in the Northeastern part of the U.S. to students in Animal Science and related majors. Develop outreach campaign that includes social media. Site Supervisor: Rachel Dutil, PR & Marketing Coordinator.See Advanced Dairy Management | Miner Institute for information on the ADM Program.
Social Media Campaign
Create social media content about Miner Institute—its projects, programs, events—that is designed to inform the public and to spark interest in the Institute's programming. Design social media campaigns to expand outreach to a wide range of audiences, including demographic-specific (multigenerational) audiences. Site Supervisor: Rachel Dutil, PR and Marketing Coordinator. For information on the institute and its programs: https://www.whminer.org/outreach-and-eventsMarketing Campaign General
Enhance information and marketing materials about Miner Institute. Design content to expand outreach to a wide range of audiences about Miner Institute. Design demographic-specific (multigenerational) media. Review existing media content/outreach materials and assess for revisions. Site Supervisor: Rachel Dutil, PR & Marketing Coordinator. See https://www.whminer.org/about plus the links therein for information on Miner Institute.Ethnographic/Oral History Project
Conduct oral history interviews former Miner Institute employees and/or alumni to better understand the Institute at an earlier period of history. Assist Miner Institute in developing the story of the Miner Institute through these narratives. Site Supervisor: Rachel Dutil, PR & Marketing Coordinator, Amy Bedard, Library DirectorWho are Horses? Equine Program
Multiple possible projects available, depending upon students' interests and skills. A curiosity about horses and how people relate to them, the role of horses in the communities of the North Country, past and present, the history of the Miner Institute/Hearts Delight Equine Program, the environmental and economic impacts, contributions of Miner Institute's horse program on the region, issues of horse welfare and "equine-ethics"—these and more could be the focus of this internship. Projects could entail archival research, survey research, interviewing, and other qualitative methods. Interns may focus on issues and areas of personal interest. Site Supervisor(s), Karen Lassell, Equine Manager/Amy Bedard, Library Director.Curiosity, interest, willingness to learn about horses is required, but direct experience with horses is not required (although welcomed).
Minimum Qualifications
- Sophomore standing or above or POI
- GPA: minimum 2.5
- Must be motivated and reliable and have strong attention to detail. Experience in archaeological methods and/or analysis is needed for projects involving excavation. Library/archival research skills or interest in archival research is required for archival projects. Must have some coursework and/or an interest in the social sciences (e.g. anthropology, sociology, psychology, GWS, political science, etc.). Familiarity with or interest in the broader Plattsburgh area a plus.
Preferred Qualifications: Willingness to enroll, concurrently, in the ANT 487 Internship Seminar, where we hone practical and analytical skills in the social sciences and support your internship work.
To Apply
- Fill out application on Handshake
- Upload a brief statement addressing the qualifications listed for the internship and talk about why you are interested in this internship. Include a list of courses you think are relevant.
- Submit a copy of your DegreeWorks
- Upload a resumé (if available)
Important Note
These internships are sponsored by the Department of Anthropology but are open to all students who meet the above criteria. The exact content of the internship — and the specific duties of each intern — will be developed in close consultation with the intern, the site supervisor, the faculty supervisor, and stipulated in the required internship contract.
Contact Information
For information on how to apply, please contact Kirstin Menoff at [email protected]. For more information about these internships, please contact Dr. Amy Mountcastle, [email protected].