Career Opportunities in Anthropology

• Archaeologist, National Park Service (GS-12/13 rank)
• Community Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator
• Cultural Resource Management (Archaeology) Technician/Specialist
• Evidence Technician
• Forensic Science Technician
• GIS Specialist
• Marketing/Advertising
• Museum curator’s assistant
• Social Media Planner
• User Experience Researcher
• US Census Officer

• Academic Archaeologist
• Applied Linguistic Scientist
• Archaeological Crew Chief
• College Professor
• Cultural Resource Lawyer
• Diversity Officer
• Ethno-ecologist
• Forensic Anthropologist
• Forensic Sciences Director
• Human Resources Representative
• International development worker
• Marine Archaeologist
• Museum curator
• Public Health Specialist
• Researcher/Grant Writer
• Senior US Foreign Service Officer
• State Historical Preservation Officer
• UN Communications Specialist
• Intelligence Analyst, Department of Justice, Department of Defense

• American Anthropological Association (AAA) - The section of the AAA’s website offers a number of links and databases relevant to applied anthropology. The Idealist website offers numerous international ethnographic internships.
• National Association of the Practice of Anthropology (NAPA) - A unit of the American Anthropological Association NAPA provides a Mentor program for student anthropologists seeking practical advice on their next career steps. The “Students page” (tab at the top of the site’s homepage) has links to both internship and field study opportunities.
• Society for Applied Anthropology (SfAA) - SfAA “promotes the integration of anthropological perspectives and methods in solving human problems throughout the world” The SfAA website’s “Student” section includes a Student Web Forum with information on internships and field study schools, resources available to attend conferences, grants and fellowships, and ongoing discussions of issues in applied anthropology.

• Smithsonian Institution- A comprehensive website, listing internship opportunities at 13 different museums, eight research centers, and nine outreach programs, all associated with the Smithsonian Institution.
• Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage- The Washington, DC-based arm of the Smithsonian Institution offers year-round internships in cultural anthropology, folklore, ethnomusicology, museum studies and arts administration. Internships are oriented towards the annual Smithsonian Folk Life Festival.
• US Department of Housing and Urban Development- HUD, a federal agency, offers a variety of programs tailored to professional development, some for college credit and tailored to your academic interests.
• The Student Conservation Association- The SCA offers paid internships at national parks throughout the country, many involving cultural interpretation. Pay includes travel to and from site, room, and a modest weekly stipend. At the end of your commitment you are eligible for Americorps grants applicable to student loans.
• Center for World Indigenous Studies- Internships in administration, outreach, research in Olympia, WA, requires modest application fee.

• The Society for American Archaeology (SAA)- The SAA represents archaeologists working in the public and private sectors as well as those teaching in the academy. While it does not internships specifically, the site does contain valuable information for working archaeologists.
• Archaeological Institute of America- American Fieldwork Opportunities Bulletin online, searchable by areas and type of fieldwork.

• American Association of Physical Anthropologists
• American Board of Forensic Anthropology American Academy of Forensic Sciences
• American Academy of Forensic Sciences
• The Smithsonian Research Training Program- This program is a nicely paid opportunity to work at the Smithsonian for a summer. Students interested in Human origins can work with Rick Potts. Competition is very keen. Some students have gone to Kenya under this program.
• Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute- There are a variety of internships and fellowships listed here for ecological research in Panama. Some student have used these opportunities to study primates.
• American Museum of Natural History-The AMNH has an Anthropology Internship program in many fields of Anthropology, including Human Biology. Students can with with Ian Tattersall.

Subsection of the American Anthropology Association - their website includes a link to the journal Medical Anthropology Quarterly as well as academic resources and blogs.

• Archeology on the Net Fieldwork Opportunities- A listing of major sites and ongoing projects
• K. Kris Hirst’s Guide to Current Digs- This site has specific digs plus links to databases for further searches.
• Passport in Time — USDA Forest Service; Volunteers work in national forest, assisting historians and archaeologists. No fee to participate.
• The Student Conservation Association- The SCA offers paid internships at national parks throughout the country, many involving archeological work. Pay includes travel to and from site, room, and a modest weekly stipend. At the end of your commitment you are eligible for Americorps grants applicable to student loans.The SCA offers paid internships at national parks throughout the country, many involving archeological work. Pay includes travel to and from site, room, and a modest weekly stipend. At the end of your commitment you are eligible for Americorps grants applicable to student loans.
• Crow Canyon Archaeological Center (Colorado)- Non-profit institution specializing in Southwestern archaeological research and education. Programs for adults, teens, educators, families, and school groups offer participants to learn about archaeological field methods, laboratory techniques, and excavation. Crow Canyon offers domestic and international travel opportunities.
  
  • Crow Canyon Archaeological Center
    23390 County Road K, Cortez CO 81321 (800) 422-8975
• Center for American Archeology (Kampsville, IL)
• Earthwatch Institute- This non-profit organization offers students to pay to assist scientists on research projects, throughout the world. While primarily ecological in orientation, some projects involve cultural anthropological methods and theories.

• ArchaeoExpeditions- Offers opportunities in Spain, Sweden, Canada, England and Armenia with archaeologists in the field, museums, and heritage projects.

Anthropology and Environment Society - a section of the American Anthropological Association.

This site is a collection of resources put together by Advanced Dental Care that are related to dental anthropology and bioarchaeology (thank you Sarah Cooper at Compton Community Center for the suggestion!).