Temporary Archaeological Field Technician

Logan Simpson • Tempe, AZ

11d • $24 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Logan Simpson has immediate openings for temporary Archaeological Field Technicians working in Arizona, based out of its Tempe or Tucson office. The role involves supporting archaeological fieldwork, collaborating with crew members and supervisors, identifying artifacts and features, and working outdoors in extreme temperatures. Fieldwork may take place in remote locations and include hotel-based or camping-based projects. Non-local fieldwork includes per diem, and the firm provides single-occupancy hotel rooms for hotel-based projects.

The position pays $24–$26 per hour, depending on experience and education. Temporary staff are eligible for paid sick leave, eight paid holidays, and a healthcare program through ACRA. Eligible temporary staff may also receive a $150 field gear stipend and participate in a retention bonus program.

Logan Simpson is a multidisciplinary consulting firm with more than 150 professionals across six western U.S. offices. Its work includes environmental planning, cultural resource management, community planning, and landscape architecture design services. The firm emphasizes integrity, creativity, excellence, empowerment, stewardship, teamwork, inclusion, belonging, and respect, and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology and/or completion of an accredited field school; applicants without these credentials will also be considered.
• Experience conducting fieldwork in a cultural resource management setting, especially archaeological excavation.
• Ability to walk up to 10 miles per day over steep terrain for extended periods.
• Ability to work in remote locations.
• Proficiency with electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets for digital data collection.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to carpool and travel to out-of-town job sites.

Nice To Haves

• Education and/or experience in the U.S. Southwest, especially the Hohokam region.

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with crew members and supervisors.
• Work outdoors in extreme temperatures.
• Identify archaeological artifacts and features.

Benefits

• Hourly compensation of $24–$26, depending on experience and education.
• Per diem for non-local fieldwork on hotel-based and camping-based projects.
• Single-occupancy hotel rooms for hotel-based projects.
• Paid sick leave for temporary staff.
• Eight paid holidays for temporary staff.
• Eligibility for a healthcare program through ACRA (American Cultural Resources Association).
• A $150 field gear stipend for eligible temporary staff.
• Retention bonus program for eligible temporary staff.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level