Archaeological Technician - Remote

Overview

SEARCH has immediate openings for Part-Time, As Needed (on-call) Archaeological Technicians to support upcoming archaeological surveys and excavation projects.

In Short

• Conduct archaeological survey, monitoring, and excavation in support of fieldwork for Phase I, II, and III studies.
• Adhere to project health and safety plan and participate in office and field training.
• Use electronic and traditional navigational equipment (GPS, iPad/ArcCollector/Survey 123, compass, and transit) to orient yourself and perform fieldwork.
• Photo-document artifacts, ecofacts, features, excavation units, land use, landscapes, unique environmental features, historic structures, archaeological sites, unique environmental features, and work in progress and record an accurate photo log.
• Record accurate, organized, and clear field notes, maps, drawings, logs, forms, tables, databases, artifact bags, box labels, and other project documentation.
• Collect artifacts, ecofacts, and samples in accordance with the research design and keep an accurate field specimen log.
• Complete project tasks and errands as directed by the Archaeologist, Senior Archaeologist, and/or other project leadership.
• Maintain and organize field equipment, supplies, vehicles, and work site.
• Procure field equipment and supplies.
• Travel for extended periods of time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of archaeological field survey, excavation, and laboratory techniques.

Benefits

• Flexible part-time schedule.
• Opportunity to work on diverse archaeological projects.