Staff Archaeologists

Company: Material Culture Consulting
Location: Stratford
Posted on: June 19, 2022

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARYMCC is seeking Staff Archaeologists for projects throughout Southern California.JOB TYPE

• On-Call with the possibility of the position developing into a full or part-time position with benefits
• On-Call employees are free to accept or refuse hours assigned to them each weekWHAT WE OFFER
  • $20.00 to $30.00 per hour, non-exempt, based on experience
  • A fast response to your resume submittal
  • A collaborative and supportive work environment
  • Mentorship opportunities
  • Preference to promote internally
  • 401(k), PTO, vacation, medical, vision, and dental insurance for full-time positionsWHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
    • Must have, at least, a bachelor's degree in archaeology, anthropology, or related field
    • 1+ year of field experience in archaeological monitoring and/or survey
    • Ability to identify prehistoric and historic-age artifacts and cultural features
    • Good verbal and written communication skills, the ability to closely follow instructions, attention to detail, organizational skills, problem-solving and critical thinking skills
    • The ability to work independently or as part of a team
    • Ability to stand/walk for long periods of time and hike long distances (4-6 miles/day)
    • Ability to perform field work in rough terrain, extreme temperatures, and other adverse weather conditionsWHAT YOU WILL DO
      • Primarily, the on-call archaeologist will conduct construction monitoring but may be required to perform archaeological surveys, site testing, data recovery, as well as other tasks, as necessary
      • Field projects may require several weeks away from home at a time
      • Detailed and accurate field data collection (including the ability to collect using tablet computers and GPS units) with an emphasis on documentation of archaeological site data, environmental conditions, and construction activities
      • Preparing, completing, and submitting daily progress reports in accordance with Material Culture Consulting protocol
      • Communicating with Material Culture Consulting management in accordance with Material Culture Consulting protocol
      • Adherence to ethical business practices, professional standards, laws and regulations, and best practices.INTERESTED? HOW TO APPLY
        • Email your CV to hr@materialcultureconsulting.com
        • Submit three (3) references with contact information

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