Archaeology & Architectural Fragments Intern, Newport Restoration Foundation, (Newport, RI)

Posted February 26, 2026

Description

The Archaeology & Architectural Fragments Intern plays an integral role in inventorying, organizing, researching, and describing archaeological objects and architectural fragments found at Newport Restoration Foundation properties. These items include architectural fragments and unearthed objects of material culture. This is a two phased project: one phase may include “in the field work” documenting architectural elements in situ at NRF restoration sites and the second phase includes organizing, rehousing, describing, and—if time permits—research into the objects currently housed at Rough Point Museum. The intern’s work will help make this collection more accessible to NRF stakeholders, including NRF employees, researchers, students, and the community at large. This is a project-based position, with up to 20 hours per week (depending on the scheduling needs of the candidates and NRF) for a period of 10 weeks.

This position is part of a larger phased project to rehouse, catalog, and improve accessibility to NRF’s archaeological and archival collections.

Responsibilties

The Archaeology Intern will work with the NRF Collections team under the guidance of the Archivist and will work closely with the Collections & Exhibitions Manager and the Preservation Projects Manager.

Inventory and organize archaeological items, including previously catalogued items, by original found locations
Catalogue items into collections management database including photography of individual and groups of objects
Properly rehouse items in archival boxes and materials
Research into individual items or groups of items and how they may relate to the history of dig site and location. Report findings through written documentation, including source material and other related images
Contribute content (including participating in video content) to be shared across NRF communications platforms

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree; graduate degree (or working towards a graduate degree) in a relevant field (history, art history, archaeology, cultural heritage, preservation, museum studies, conservation, etc.)
Coursework in archaeology, preservation, museum studies, cultural studies, colonization, etc. (familiarity with identifying archaeological items preferred)
Detail-oriented, organized, and has the demonstrated ability to work independently
Excellent communications skills; can communicate effectively with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences (colleagues and other stakeholders)
A team player who is capable of collaborating across NRF departments

Hours and Compensation

Schedule: This is a project-based position, with up to 20 hours per week (depending on the scheduling needs of the candidates and NRF) for a period of 10 weeks.

Pay: $18-$20 per hour, depending on experience

How to Apply

Visit the following address to see the full listing: https://www.newportrestoration.org/jobs/archaeology-architectural-fragments-intern/

Interested candidates should submit a brief cover letter and résumé to [email protected].. EOE. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, with an anticipated closing date of April 1.