Internships at CRA
Since 1998, CRA has introduced a variety of student interns to cultural resource management, some of which have gone on to full employment with CRA.
If you are interested in potential internship opportunities, please send an email with your interest and resume to Bridgette Robinson.
Job Opportunities
CRA is always looking for qualified, highly-motivated professionals to join our team. We work on a wide variety of projects each year across a full range of cultural resource services and are constantly building upon our reputation for responsive, high caliber work. This reputation is rooted in each and every one of our staff, including our archaeologists, architectural historians, editors, cartographers, and administrative personnel. If you are ready to contribute to our mission of providing outstanding service to our clients across the country, we want to hear from you.
CRA offers competitive salaries and a benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; a retirement savings plan; and paid time off benefits. CRA is an equal opportunity employer.
Want to submit a general inquiry regarding employment opportunities or be considered for a position not posted below? Please submit your information via our contact form so that we can make sure it gets to the right person.
CRA seeks Field Technicians to work under the supervision of our Knoxville, Tennessee, office.
Employment Type: Hourly; Temporary
Compensation: $18-$19 per hour; $50 day per diem
Benefits: N/A
Experience: 6 months; Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology
DESCRIPTION
CRA’s Knoxville, Tennessee office seeks Field Technicians for a large linear archaeological survey in multiple East Tennessee Counties. The project is scheduled to begin on October 27, 2021. Archaeological technicians with regional (i.e. Southeast) experience are preferred. Experience in Tennessee is desirable. The qualified candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and a minimum of 6 months of experience conducting archaeological survey. Candidate should have completed an archaeological field school. It is imperative that the candidate be able to work 8 to 10 hour days (or longer if necessary) in a variety of conditions. Stooping, bending and lifting are essential functions of this position. Compensation is $18.00-$19.00 per hour. Per diem will be $50 per day with single lodging provided. The work schedule will consist of 10-day field sessions followed by four consecutive days off. No lodging will be provided on off days in between field sessions. Six separate 10-day field sessions are anticipated. Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. employees are required to undergo a background check that includes driving history. This project will require a standard 5 Panel drug test for all employees prior to fieldwork. In addition, all employees must present documentation proving that they are FULLY VACCINATED for COVID-19.
Please indicate when you will be available, and submit a resume with three references to the following link:
If you have questions, please talk to Bridgette Robinson at barobinson@crai-ky.com or fax to (859) 254-3747, or mail to Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc., 151 Walton Avenue, Lexington, KY 40508 ATTN: B. Robinson.
CRA seeks a Laboratory Director to work out of our Richmond, Virginia, office.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Based on experience
Benefits: Full-time offers Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, and 401K
Experience: 5 years; 3 of which must be in supervisory position
DESCRIPTION
CRA’s Richmond, Virginia, office seeks a Laboratory Director with regional (Mid-Atlantic) experience. Must have outstanding written and verbal communication skills, excellent personal computer skills, being proficient in Word, Excel, Access, Adobe Acrobat and other word processing and spreadsheet programs. Successful candidates will be highly organized, detail oriented and logical. Must possess analytical and observational skills that demonstrate an ability to direct laboratory personnel. We expect that the Laboratory Director hired will demonstrate flexible and efficient time management skills and will reflect an ability to prioritize workload while supervising laboratory procedures for multiple projects at various levels of completion. Must have strong working knowledge of both prehistoric and historic archaeology and related practices and artifacts. Experience with collections from Virginia and adjacent states is a plus. The minimum education requirement for this position is an undergraduate degree in anthropology with a specialization in archaeology. Must have at least five years of laboratory experience, three of which must have been in a supervisory position. Primary duties include but are not limited to:
The position is a full-time, salaried position with a full benefit package. Salary is commensurate with experience. Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. employees are required to undergo a background check that includes driving history. And, CRA reserves the right to perform drug/alcohol testing as a condition of continued employment. Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Please indicate when you will be available, and submit a resume with three references to the following link:
Please contact Virginia Operations Director, Beau DeBoer (brdeboer@crai-ky.com) with questions about the position.
CRA seeks an Architectural Historian to work out of our Lexington, Kentucky, office.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Based on experience
Benefits: Full-time offers Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, and 401K
Experience: Minimum 1 year
DESCRIPTION
Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. seeks an entry- to mid-level Architectural Historian to work out of our Lexington, KY office. The successful candidate must:
Applicants should have an understanding of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and applicable Section 106 regulations. Previous experience with some or all of the following is required: architectural resource surveys, Section 106 compliance, and/or National Register of Historic Places nominations. Previous experience with HABS/HAER documentation, design guidelines, historic structure reports, preservation planning, and/or researching and designing interpretive materials such as signage and brochures also is desirable.
Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. employees are required to undergo a background check that includes driving history. And, CRA reserves the right to perform drug/alcohol testing as a condition of continued employment. Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Please indicate when you will be available, and submit a resume with three references to the following link:
CRA seeks an Architectural Historian to work out of our Knoxville, Tennessee, office.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Based on experience
Benefits: Full-time offers Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, and 401K
Experience: Minimum 5 years
DESCRIPTION
Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. seeks a mid-level Architectural Historian to work out of our Knoxville, Tennessee office. The successful candidate must:
Applicants should have an understanding of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), as well as applicable Section 106 regulations. Previous experience with some or all of the following is required: architectural resource surveys, Section 106 compliance, National Register of Historic Places nominations, HABS/HAER documentation, design guidelines, historic structure reports, and/or preservation planning. Previous experience documenting historic infrastructure and Cold War-era resources is a plus. Experience researching and designing interpretive materials such as signage and brochures also is desirable.
Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. employees are required to undergo a background check that includes driving history. And, CRA reserves the right to perform drug/alcohol testing as a condition of continued employment. Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Please indicate when you will be available, and submit a resume with three references to the following link:
CRA seeks an Architectural Historian to work out of our Richmond, Virginia, office.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Based on experience
Benefits: Full-time offers Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, and 401K
Experience: Minimum 5 years
DESCRIPTION
Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. seeks a mid- to senior-level Architectural Historian to work out of our Richmond, Virginia office. The successful candidate must:
Applicants should have an understanding of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), as well as applicable Section 106 regulations. Previous experience with some or all of the following is required: architectural resource surveys, Section 106 compliance, National Register of Historic Places nominations, HABS/HAER documentation, design guidelines, historic structure reports, and/or preservation planning. Previous experience with transportation (especially VDOT) and utilities projects is a plus. Experience researching and designing interpretive materials such as signage and brochures also is desirable.
Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. employees are required to undergo a background check that includes driving history. And, CRA reserves the right to perform drug/alcohol testing as a condition of continued employment. Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Please indicate when you will be available, and submit a resume with three references to the following link:
CRA seeks a Principal Investigator to work out of our Shreveport, Louisiana, office.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Based on experience
Benefits: Full-time offers Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, and 401K
Experience: Minimum 5 years
DESCRIPTION
CRA is seeking qualified candidates for a Principal Investigator to join our Louisiana office team. The ideal candidate will have a M.A. in anthropology with experience working in the Southeastern or South Central U.S., a minimum of five years of supervisory experience in cultural resource contracting, and meet the Secretary of the Interior’s (SOI) Standards (36 CFR Part 61) for archaeology. Other qualifications include excellent writing and verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills, and technological proficiency that includes some experience working with GIS and relational databases. A working knowledge of relevant historic preservation legislation and regulations is essential. Qualified applicants will be registered with the Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA) or will be eligible for RPA registration. Primary duties will include: Responsible for solicitation of new projects, proposal budget preparation, project logistics and oversight including budget and schedule tracking, and execution of phase I (inventory-level survey), phase II (National Register evaluation), and phase III (data recovery) projects throughout the South Central and Southeastern U.S. This will involve conducting pre-field research, directing fieldwork and laboratory analysis, and preparing and technical review of reports. It is imperative that candidates be able to work 8 to 10 hour days in a variety of conditions and understand that there may be frequent stays away from the office. Stooping, bending, and lifting are essential functions of this position.
This is a full-time, salaried position with a competitive benefit package. Salary is $28 – $34 per hour, or more if warranted by experience, education, or additional skill sets and training. Please submit letters of interest specifying the position for which you are applying, with resume, three professional references, and a writing sample to Bridgette Robinson via email at barobinson@crai-ky.com. Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc., employees are required to undergo a background check that includes driving history.
CRA seeks a Staff Archaeologist to work out of our corporate headquarters in Lexington, Kentucky and a Staff Archaeologist to work out of our Shreveport, Louisiana, and Evansville, Indiana offices.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Based on experience
Benefits: Full-time offers Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, and 401K
Experience: Minimum 3 years
DESCRIPTION
CRA is seeking qualified candidates for a Staff Archaeologist position in our Lexington, Kentucky, office. The ideal candidate will have a M.A. in anthropology with experience working in the Southeastern U.S., a minimum of three years of supervisory experience in cultural resource contracting, and meet the Secretary of the Interior Standards (36 CFR Part 61) in archaeology. Other qualifications include excellent writing and verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills, and technological proficiency that includes some experience working with GIS and relational databases. Specialized skill sets, such as historic material cultural, archival research, lithics, geoarchaeology, geophysical survey, prehistoric ceramics analysis and/or mortuary studies, are preferred. A working knowledge of relevant historic preservation legislation and regulations is essential. Applicant will be registered with the Register of Professional Archaeologists or will be eligible for listing as a Registered Professional Archaeologist. Primary duties will include: Responsible for assigned phase I (inventory-level survey), phase II (National Register evaluation), and phase III projects throughout the Ohio Valley, Mid-West, and Southeastern U.S. This will involve conducting pre-field research, directing fieldwork and laboratory analysis, and preparing technical reports. It is imperative that candidates be able to work 8 to 10 hour days in a variety of conditions and understand that there will be frequent stays away from the office. Stooping, bending, and lifting are essential functions of this position.
This is a full-time, salaried position with a competitive benefit package. Salary is $16 to $22 per hour, more if warranted by experience, education, and training. Please submit letters of interest, resume, three professional references, and a writing sample to Bridgette Robinson via email at barobinson@crai-ky.com. Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. employees are required to undergo a background check that includes driving history.
CRA seeks a Staff Archaeologist for our Louisiana Office.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Based on experience
Benefits: Full-time offers Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, and 401K
Experience: Minimum 3 years
The ideal Staff Archaeologist candidate will have a M.A. in anthropology with experience working in the Southeastern or South Central U.S., a minimum of three years of supervisory experience in cultural resource contracting, and meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards (36 CFR Part 61) for archaeology. Other qualifications include excellent writing and verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills, and technological proficiency that includes some experience working with GIS and relational databases. Qualified applicants will be registered with the Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA) or will be eligible for RPA registration. Primary duties will include: Responsible for assigned phase I (inventory-level survey), phase II (National Register evaluation), and phase III (data recovery) projects throughout the South Central and Southeastern U.S. This will involve conducting pre-field research, directing fieldwork and laboratory analysis, and preparing technical reports. It is imperative that candidates be able to work 8 to 10 hour days in a variety of conditions and understand that there will be frequent stays away from the office. Stooping, bending, and lifting are essential functions of this position.
This is a full-time, salaried position with a competitive benefit package. Salary is $17 – $23 per hour, or more if warranted by experience, education, or additional skill sets and training. Please submit letters of interest specifying the position for which you are applying, with resume, three professional references, and a writing sample to Bridgette Robinson via email at barobinson@crai-ky.com. Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc., employees are required to undergo a background check that includes driving history.
CRA seeks a Staff Archaeologist to work out of our Evansville, Indiana office.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Based on experience
Benefits: Full-time offers Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, and 401K
Experience: Minimum 3 years
DESCRIPTION
CRA is seeking qualified candidates for a Staff Archaeologist position in our Evansville, Indiana office. The ideal candidate will have a M.A. in anthropology with experience working in the Southeastern U.S., a minimum of three years of supervisory experience in cultural resource contracting, and meet the Secretary of the Interior Standards (36 CFR Part 61) in archaeology. Other qualifications include excellent writing and verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills, and technological proficiency that includes some experience working with GIS and relational databases. Specialized skill sets, such as historic material cultural, archival research, lithics, geoarchaeology, geophysical survey, prehistoric ceramics analysis and/or mortuary studies, are preferred. A working knowledge of relevant historic preservation legislation and regulations is essential. Applicant will be registered with the Register of Professional Archaeologists or will be eligible for listing as a Registered Professional Archaeologist. Primary duties will include: Responsible for assigned phase I (inventory-level survey), phase II (National Register evaluation), and phase III projects throughout the Ohio Valley, Mid-West, and Southeastern U.S. This will involve conducting pre-field research, directing fieldwork and laboratory analysis, and preparing technical reports. It is imperative that candidates be able to work 8 to 10 hour days in a variety of conditions and understand that there will be frequent stays away from the office. Stooping, bending, and lifting are essential functions of this position.
This is a full-time, salaried position with a competitive benefit package. Salary is $16 to $22 per hour, more if warranted by experience, education, and training. Please submit letters of interest, resume, three professional references, and a writing sample to Bridgette Robinson via email at barobinson@crai-ky.com. Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. employees are required to undergo a background check that includes driving history.
CRA seeks a Staff Archaeologist to work out of our Evansville, Indiana office.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Based on experience
Benefits: Full-time offers Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, and 401K
Experience: Minimum 3 years
DESCRIPTION
CRA is seeking qualified candidates for a Staff Archaeologist position in our Evansville, Indiana office. The ideal candidate will have a M.A. in anthropology with experience working in the Southeastern U.S., a minimum of three years of supervisory experience in cultural resource contracting, and meet the Secretary of the Interior Standards (36 CFR Part 61) in archaeology. Other qualifications include excellent writing and verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills, and technological proficiency that includes some experience working with GIS and relational databases. Specialized skill sets, such as historic material cultural, archival research, lithics, geoarchaeology, geophysical survey, prehistoric ceramics analysis and/or mortuary studies, are preferred. A working knowledge of relevant historic preservation legislation and regulations is essential. Applicant will be registered with the Register of Professional Archaeologists or will be eligible for listing as a Registered Professional Archaeologist. Primary duties will include: Responsible for assigned phase I (inventory-level survey), phase II (National Register evaluation), and phase III projects throughout the Ohio Valley, Mid-West, and Southeastern U.S. This will involve conducting pre-field research, directing fieldwork and laboratory analysis, and preparing technical reports. It is imperative that candidates be able to work 8 to 10 hour days in a variety of conditions and understand that there will be frequent stays away from the office. Stooping, bending, and lifting are essential functions of this position.
This is a full-time, salaried position with a competitive benefit package. Salary is $16 to $22 per hour, more if warranted by experience, education, and training. Please submit letters of interest, resume, three professional references, and a writing sample to Bridgette Robinson via email at barobinson@crai-ky.com. Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. employees are required to undergo a background check that includes driving history.
Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. (CRA) is seeking mid-level Architectural Historians in support of the recovery activities and undertakings of FEMA for presidentially declared disasters in the state of AL, CT, DE, FL, GA, KY, MA, MD, ME, MS, NC, NH, PA, RI, SC, TN, VA, VT, and WV. These activities include assistance to ensure expeditious resolution of issues associated with compliance with environmental and historic preservation laws, regulations, and EOs, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), among others. FEMA support will be provided in reviewing recovery projects within the designated disaster areas to ensure that these actions comply with environmental and historic preservation laws, regulations, and EOs. This support will generally require staff in Joint Field Offices or other area field offices as needed.
U.S. citizenship and a valid driver’s license are required for these positions. Candidates must have either an advanced degree in Historic Preservation or Architectural History and 5 years of experience, or a Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of experience; senior-level applicants should have either an advanced degree in Historic Preservation or Architectural History and 10 years of experience, or a Bachelor’s degree and 15 years of experience. Candidate familiarity and availability to meet emergent requests and rapid mobilizations are essential, as deployment notices may come as little as 48 hours’ in advance. Successful candidates are preferably those who are currently FEMA badged or have been previously badged, and can demonstrate disaster response experience.
Candidates must demonstrate the technical expertise required to identify historic properties, evaluate the effects of projects on historic properties, and have experience coordinating and consulting with State Historic Preservation Officers. Additionally, candidates must be detail oriented, well-organized, an excellent verbal and written communicator, and technologically proficient with experience in working with databases. Specific duties may include working with staff to oversee projects, attending kickoff meetings, conducting fieldwork, managing fieldwork crews, conducting analyses, interpreting analytical data, preparing status reports, and writing technical reports.
Currently, candidates are anticipated to be deployed between two months and up to one year. This may be revised as additional details develop with a given task order, so this represents our current understanding. Work may be in urban, rural, remote, rugged, inclement, and/or disaster settings with limited resources and are expected to be prepared for these variable fieldwork conditions. It is imperative that candidates be able to work 8 to 10 hour days (or longer if necessary) in a variety of conditions. The pay rate position is $37.50 an hour for the mid-level position . Additionally, “time-and-a-half” pay may be authorized, depending on the task order.
Please submit letter of interest, resume, three professional references, and writing sample to Bridgette Robinson via email at barobinson@crai-ky.com. If not already FEMA badged, candidates will be expected to undergo a Department of Homeland Security background check and finger printing. CRA reserves the right to perform drug/alcohol testing as a condition of continued employment.
Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. (CRA) is seeking mid-level Staff Archaeologists in support of the recovery activities and undertakings of FEMA for presidentially declared disasters in the state of AL, CT, DE, FL, GA, KY, MA, MD, ME, MS, NC, NH, PA, RI, SC, TN, VA, VT, and WV. These activities include assistance to ensure expeditious resolution of issues associated with compliance with environmental and historic preservation laws, regulations, and EOs, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), among others. FEMA support will be provided in reviewing recovery projects within the designated disaster areas to ensure that these actions comply with environmental and historic preservation laws, regulations, and EOs. This support will generally require staff in Joint Field Offices or other area field offices as needed.
U.S. citizenship and a valid driver’s license are required for this position. Candidates must have either an advanced degree in Anthropology or Archaeology and 5 years of experience, or a Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of experience. Candidate familiarity and availability to meet emergent requests and rapid mobilizations are essential, as deployment notices may come as little as 48 hours’ in advance. Successful candidates must demonstrate experience in at least one of the 19 states identified, are preferably those who are currently FEMA badged or have been previously badged, and can demonstrate disaster response experience.
Candidates must demonstrate the technical expertise required to identify historic properties, evaluate the effects of projects on historic properties, and have experience coordinating and consulting with State Historic Preservation Officers. Additionally, candidates must be detail oriented, well-organized, an excellent verbal and written communicator, and technologically proficient with experience in working with databases. Specific duties may include working with staff to oversee projects, attending kickoff meetings, conducting fieldwork, managing fieldwork crews, conducting analyses, interpreting analytical data, preparing status reports, and writing technical reports.
Currently, candidates are anticipated to be deployed between two months and up to one year. This may be revised as additional details develop with a given task order, so this represents our current understanding. Work may be in urban, rural, remote, rugged, inclement, and/or disaster settings with limited resources and are expected to be prepared for these variable fieldwork conditions. It is imperative that candidates be able to work 8 to 10 hour days (or longer if necessary) in a variety of conditions. The pay rate for the position is $30.00 an hour. Additionally, “time-and-a-half” pay may be authorized, depending on the task order.
Please submit letter of interest, resume, three professional references, and writing sample to Bridgette Robinson via email at barobinson@crai-ky.com. If not already FEMA badged, candidates will be expected to undergo a Department of Homeland Security background check and finger printing. CRA reserves the right to perform drug/alcohol testing as a condition of continued employment.
CRA seeks an Architectural Historian to work out of our Lexington, Kentucky office.
Employment Type: Part-Time
Compensation: Hourly; Based on experience
Experience: Minimum one year
DESCRIPTION
Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. seeks an Architectural Historian to work out of our Lexington, Kentucky office. The successful candidate must:
Applicants should have an understanding of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), as well as applicable Section 106 regulations. Previous experience conducting fieldwork and completing state survey forms for historic architectural resources is desired.
CRA employees are required to undergo a background check that includes driving history. CRA reserves the right to perform drug/alcohol testing as a condition of continued employment. Salary will be based on qualifications and experience. To apply, please submit a letter of interest, resume, professional writing sample, and a list of three professional references to Bridgette Robinson at barobinson@crai- ky.com. Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc., employees are required to undergo a background check that includes driving history.
