The Department of Anthropology at WMU
and the Fort St. Joseph Museum in Niles invite applications for a paid
internship ($2000) during the 2014-15 academic year. The Fort St. Joseph intern
will have the opportunity to:
*contribute to an ongoing public
archaeology program focused on the historical archaeology of Fort St. Joseph,
an 18th century mission-garrison-trading post in Niles, MI
*work with Carol Bainbridge, the Museum
Director, and the Fort St. Joseph Archaeology Advisory Committee to develop
initiatives that heighten the profile of Fort St. Joseph in the community
*assist Michael Nassaney, Principal
Investigator of the Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project, with processing
materials from the 2013 field season and making preparations for 2015
* engage in community outreach and education
as needed
*assist in preparing promotional
materials, a strategic plan based on the Niles conference (MHAC10), and the
annual newsletter, the Fort St. Joseph
Post
Students will be expected to devote
about 6-8 hours/week on the internship from September 2014 through May 2015.
Compensation will be paid in four installments of $500 in November, January,
March, and May.
Qualified candidates should be currently
enrolled students at Western Michigan University. Preference will be given to
applicants who can work with the public, articulate the needs and goals of the
project, and demonstrate a willingness to engage with the Niles community. Applicants
with current or proposed interest in the historical archaeology of the fort will
be given preference.
Interested students should submit a
letter of application and a current cv with the names of at least two
references to Dr. Michael Nassaney (nassaney@wmich.edu) by September 10, 2014
for an appointment to begin September 15.
