The social media intern will work directly with the social media coordinator and Strategic Communications team to strategize, craft and execute content for various platforms. Applicants should be interested in social media, storytelling, science communication, and digital content creation using video and photography. Ideal candidates are creative thinkers with strong writing and communication skills who can manage multiple projects and offer thoughtful input. Interest in applied science is a plus!

The Illinois State Archaeological Survey is seeking to hire an Assistant Research Scientist, Lithic Archaeology to conduct analysis of stone and mineral materials from archaeological sites including all aspects of lithic sample collection, identification, analysis, interpretation, reporting, and preparation for curation.  Please visit jobs.illinois.edu for further information regarding application procedures, or you may contact Jill Billerman at jrandell@illinois.edu.  Application deadline is 6:00 p.m. (CST) on Tuesday, September 23, 2026.

The Illinois State Archaeological Survey is seeking to hire an Assistant Research Scientist, Archaeology to conduct analysis of archaeological materials and coordinate reporting among researchers for compliance with state and federal regulations concerning cultural resources.  Please visit jobs.illinois.edu for further information regarding application procedures, or you may contact Jill Billerman at jrandell@illinois.edu.  Application deadline is 6:00 p.m. (CST) on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.

The Illinois Natural History Survey and the Human Dimensions group is seeking a technician to assist with all aspects of Human Dimensions research, including but not limited to survey mailing, telephone interviews, data entry, and data analysis.