Tribal Historic Preservation Intern
OSAGE NATIONPawhuska, Oklahoma, United States
Posted April 17, 2026
Internship
About the Company
The Osage Nation is a sovereign tribal government that represents and serves more than 25,000 tribal members across the United States. It administers a wide range of governmental functions, including public safety, education, health services, and economic development, ensuring that tribal sovereignty and self‑determination are upheld. The Nation’s unique position as a federally recognized entity allows it to negotiate and manage resources, land, and cultural preservation initiatives on behalf of its people. By combining traditional governance structures with modern administrative practices, the Osage Nation fosters community resilience, economic opportunity, and the continued vitality of its cultural heritage.
Job Description
The Tribal Historic Preservation Intern of the Osage Nation Historic Preservation Office provides support to the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer/Director and department archaeologists by assisting with cultural resource management projects and performing basic clerical functions.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a college undergraduate or graduate program or possesses an undergraduate or graduate degree
- Preferred field of study archaeology, anthropology, or cultural preservation
- Ability to stand, stoop, bend, and squat
- Lifting ability
- High level of personal integrity and ethics
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to learn new skills
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- FileMaker Pro proficiency
- Interpersonal communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to pass a criminal background check
- Ability to pass drug and alcohol testing
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
Benefits
- Paid internship
- Opportunity to work on cultural resource management projects
