Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps

Cultural Resources Crew

The Cultural Resource Crew is a specialty young adult crew that provides aspiring archaeologists and preservationists with the professional skills necessary to build successful careers in land and cultural resource management.

The Cultural Resource Crew is your chance to gain real-world experience in cultural and land resource management while working in Pennsylvania’s state parks and forests.

Projects may include:

  • Archaeological surveys
  • Above-ground historic resource surveys
  • Resource inventory
  • Resource/site assessment
  • Historic preservation work

Work alongside a small, dedicated team under expert guidance. This is a nine-month paid opportunity that includes paid time off, paid holidays, and more!

2026 Program Details

Program Dates

March 16 – November 25, 2026

Schedule

Monday – Wednesday, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday 7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Pay

$17.31 per hour

Locations

Statewide

Required Qualifications

  • Must be 18+ at the start of the program. 
  • Able to effectively live and work with other team members to achieve goals and contribute to team success.
  • Open to working in both field and laboratory settings.
  • Must be willing to work away from home most weeks.
  • Must have reliable transportation to and from hitch locations throughout Pennsylvania.
  • Must be a resident of Pennsylvania.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional interest in cultural resources management, anthropology, archaeology, history, historic preservation, or a related field.
  • Experience writing for technical publication and public outreach.
  • Experience in curation of archaeological or archival materials.