Archaeological Collections Coordinator

Mead & Hunt • Fredericksburg, VA

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About The Position

Mead & Hunt, a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm, is seeking an Archaeological Collections Coordinator to join our collaborative and innovative Cultural Resources team. We strive to foster an atmosphere of thorough communication and diligent research, empowering staff relationships with each other, our clients, and our preservation partners to best assist our clients in navigating the cultural resource compliance process and achieving their preservation goals. The primary responsibility of this position is to manage the flow of artifacts through the laboratory process, in coordination with the entire lab team, from post-field check-in to curation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in archaeology, museum studies, historic preservation, or closely related field
• At least one year of related experience in a cultural resource management or similar setting
• A valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of generally accepted archaeological laboratory methods and procedures, as well as the ability to share this knowledge with less experienced staff
• Working knowledge of the material culture of the Mid-Atlantic region
• Attention to detail, including an aptitude for recognizing inconsistencies
• Ability to prioritize tasks and maintain an organized approach to work, with limited supervision
• Attention to detail, including an aptitude for recognizing inconsistencies
• Accurate, effective, and timely verbal and written communication
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including a professional demeanor, a solutions-oriented approach to problem solving, and the ability to motivate staff
• Thorough knowledge of federal (36 CFR 79) and state curation standards and state historic preservation office guidelines throughout the Mid-Atlantic region
• Basic understanding of federal and sate preservation law, particularly Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Access and Excel
• Ability to lift 40 pounds, examine small artifacts and other materials up to 8 hours per day, read and/or write small numbers and letters legibly up to 8 hours per day

Responsibilities

• Artifact analysis, data entry, cataloguing, and general lab organization
• Tracking and understanding federal, state, and repository-specific curation guidelines
• Planning and preparation of curation packages to meet project scope and applicable guidelines
• Performing a range of lab tasks, including artifact check-in, artifact cleaning and labeling, analysis, cataloguing, data entry, and curation package delivery, in accordance with project scope, timeline, and budget and within the parameters of the company's laboratory and reporting methodologies
• Training and mentoring staff in laboratory techniques and curation procedures, as appropriate
• Coordinating with Laboratory Manager on expenses such as lab supplies and curation fees, as well as tracking federal, state, and local curation fees and maintaining inventory of laboratory supplies
• Coordinating and communicating with clients, landowners, and relevant agency personnel for returning artifacts, under the direction of the Laboratory Manager
• Coordinating with archaeological staff to ensure proper artifact collection processes are followed
• May assist with archaeological fieldwork and/or public outreach if desired and as workloads allow

Benefits

• Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees