We are the Environment & Planning Division of ICF. We provide expertise in environmental compliance for the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and other special purpose environmental regulations. We prepare all manner of environmental documents including Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs), Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) and Environmental Assessments (EAs) for complex and often controversial projects in California and nationwide, including energy, transportation, and other infrastructure projects and regulatory programs. We manage environmental review processes that include consultation with regulatory agencies; public involvement; analysis of topics such as air quality, climate, noise, cultural and historic resources, socioeconomics, environmental justice, and other impacts. Our clients include numerous federal and state agencies and private companies. Our staff work on the most current and important issues facing the nation including renewable energy development; disaster recovery; and management of land use, water, transportation, and other resources.

A 2025 Summer Intern Cultural Resource Management Archaeologist supports project teams and works on multiple projects, interacts with all levels of staff, and will apply their academic and any past work experience to a wide variety of projects. You will support senior staff and assist with completing project tasks related to the development and delivery of accurate, timely, and high-quality products and services. 

This is a full-time, 10-week internship that is expected to begin in early June 2025. The work will be from our Sacramento, CA office. At this time, we are unable to provide relocation nor housing assistance for this position. The hourly rate of pay for this role will be $28 per hour.

Training Offered for the Following Responsibilities:

Archaeological field surveysArchaeological monitoringArchaeological testing and evaluationRecords curationBackground and archival researchTechnical report writing Mapping (GIS/GPS applications)

Basic Qualifications:

Currently pursuing a master’s degree in anthropology with an emphasis in archaeology with a graduation date after August 2025

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates should be located in Sacramento area (June 3 - August 9, 2024)Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint,) and any project specific software programsStrong organizational skills and attention to detail, including ability to prioritize and multi-task under strict deadlinesStrong problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to succeed with new and challenging tasksIdentifies and meets the needs of clients within established guidelinesUnderstands task expectations and how tasks fit in the overall projectWorks collaboratively with project team and client to achieve established goalsOrganizes written work in a manner that is clear, easy to follow, and tailored for the intended audienceCapability to walk long distances over unfamiliar terrain and to carry out physically tasking work outdoorsOpenness to occasional out of town travel

This is an outstanding opportunity for those considering a career in cultural resources management to work with talented and passionate individuals and to learn at a firm that believes in nurturing talent and developing long-term career success. ICF is a purpose driven company with a strong culture and underlying values that prize diversity, opportunity, equality, and respect. Our core values include Embracing Differences, and we seek candidates who are passionate about building a culture that encourages, embraces and hires dimensions of differences.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

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Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more here: Requesting an Accommodation for the ICF interview process.

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$44,956.00 - $76,425.00

Sacramento, CA (CA82)