Environmental Stewardship Internship

Work Hours 

Starting 6/1/25, the internship entails a commitment of 10-15 hours per week, offering a flexible schedule within the organization’s operational hours (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday).  

Location 

Lawrenceburg, Indiana 

Supervisor 

Land Stewardship Coordinator, works with the Land Stewardship Team  (“Stew Crew”) 

Internship Description 

The Environmental Stewardship Internship offers an entry-level opportunity to gain valuable experience in the field of Environmental Conservation with a focus on archaeological site conservation. Interns will closely collaborate with ARI staff, providing interactive learning experiences and on-the-job training.  

Physical Demands:  

Field work involves physical labor, requiring a certain level of fitness, including (but not limited to) working in all weather conditions, stooping, kneeling, crouching, working at a computer station, and walking on uneven terrain. 

*Reasonable accommodations can be arranged to enable individuals with disabilities to fulfill the essential duties. Please contact us to discuss any specific circumstances that need consideration.

Age Requirements: Minimum age requirement is 16 years old.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

Interns will receive training and hands-on experience in the following areas and will be expected to perform the following tasks: 

Public interaction/ Education: 

• Support the creation and delivery of public workshops related to Land Stewardship. 

• Support the development of educational materials on invasive species, flora and fauna identification, etc., for volunteers and the public.
   

Field Work: 

• Conduct invasive plant removal. 

• Install and maintain native plant installations. 

• Assist with special projects as needed, including construction of Ft Ancient-style dwellings and a palisade wall. 

• Water plants in front of the office, experimental gardens, community garden, and raised beds. 

Monitor/ Research: 

• Establish baseline criteria for monitoring in collaboration with the Archaeology team. 

• Monitor and identify plants with regular Bioblitzes in the field. 

• Research cultivars of native prairie plants to survive in floodplain and annuals for gardens: vegetables, herbs and native flowers. 

Education, knowledge, and abilities of a strong applicant:  

The ARI Internship welcomes applicants with various levels of experience and education, but a strong candidate should possess some of the following skills: 

• Strong communication and teamwork skills. 

• Attention to detail, ability to perform technical work, and accurately record data. 

• Enthusiasm and a keen interest in local history, the environment, and archaeology. 

Application Process 

• Resume 

• Reference Contacts (3-4 Contacts)
  *High School Students Provide (1-2 contacts) 

• Advisor/teacher/Professor Contact
  *For school credit if requesting 

• Cover Letter detailing: 

• The department(s) where they’d like to gain experience 

• A potential research project or focus area they’d like to explore 

• The type of career-building experience they hope to gain 

• Why they would make a great addition to the ARI team 

• Requesting a paid or unpaid experience 

Contact 

Joshua Kruer, Land Stewardship Coordinator
812-290-2966
Joshua.kruer@exploreari.org