Individual Placement - Cultural Resources Survey Crew Participant at Sawtooth National Forest

Position Summary 

Projects that the intern will be working on include cultural resource surveys for timber sales, hazardous fuels treatments, recreation improvements, etc. The goal of the projects are to improve both access and the outdoor experience of people using the Forest as well as improving safety from wildfire risks.

 

Location 

Jerome, ID

 

Schedule 

June 15, 2026 - September 25, 2026

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

Assists in performing procedural archeological fieldwork assignments using compass, topographical map, and aerial photographs, and/or GPS unit to conduct archeological surveys and to record site locations. Searches areas for surface historic and prehistoric archaeological remains and artifacts. Assists with determining the exact locations of sites and marks them on maps and/or aerial photographs and plots with GPS units. Assists in recording information on archeological site survey forms and prepares simple reports and field notes. Assists with the cleaning and cataloging of artifacts recovered from inventories and excavations. Assists in site testing and excavation.

 

Marginal Duties 

On days with inclement weather, the intern may be asked to participate in office work such as transcribing field notes, scanning documents and historic photographs, etc.

 

Required Qualifications 

• Member should be interested in Archaeology/Anthropology.

 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Degree in anthropology or archaeology or at least be currently working on a degree
• Prior experience doing cultural resource surveys
• Archaeological field school
• Experience with GPS and/or compass & maps.

 

Hours 

40 per week

 

Living Accommodations 

Intern will be responsible to secure their own living accommodations for the season (approximately June 15-September 25, 2026).

 

Compensation  

• $1,100 RT travel allowance (paid once)
• $615 weekly living allowance (Paid bi-weekly)
• $300 Reimbursable Duty Related Travel/PPE funding (for boots)
• $1200 monthly housing allowance (4 installments)

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes. 

 

Personal Vehicle Information

A personal vehicle is required for a better overall internship experience and to get to/from housing accommodations to the work site.

 

Additional Benefits 

• Bear Safety
• Defensive Drive Training
• First Aid/CPR
• Off-Road Vehicle Safety
• Wilderness First Aid Training
• AmeriCorps: Not Eligible

This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.

 

Equal Opportunity Statement 

The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.