Temporary Archaeological Field Technicians

Logan Simpson•Salt Lake City, UT
•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Logan Simpson has upcoming openings for temporary Archaeological Field Technicians based out of its Salt Lake City office, working in Utah and Nevada. Field technicians participate in pedestrian archaeological surveys as crew members under the supervision of a field director or crew lead throughout the Great Basin and/or Southwest. The position involves working cooperatively with crew members and supervisors, outdoors in potentially extreme temperatures and remote locations, and may involve camping and out-of-town assignments. Compensation is $22–$26 per hour, depending on experience. Per diem is provided for non-local fieldwork at $68 per day for hotel-based projects and $120 per day for camping-based projects. Logan Simpson provides single-occupancy hotel rooms for hotel-based projects. Temporary staff are eligible for paid sick leave, eight paid holidays, and eligibility for a healthcare program through ACRA. Eligible temporary staff may also receive a $150 field gear stipend and participate in a retention bonus program.

Requirements

  • Education and/or experience in the Great Basin or Southwest.
  • Ability to identify archaeological artifacts and features.
  • Ability to work outdoors in extreme temperatures and remote locations; camping may be required.
  • Ability to walk up to 10 miles per day over steep terrain for extended periods.
  • Willingness to work field sessions of up to eight consecutive days.
  • Ability and willingness to work out of town.
  • Proficiency with electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets for digital data collection.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with crew members and supervisors.
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology, in progress or completed.
  • Completion of an accredited field school.
  • Experience with the iOS operating system.

Responsibilities

  • Participate as a crew member in pedestrian archaeological surveys throughout the Great Basin and/or Southwest under the supervision of a field director or crew lead.
  • Interact and work effectively as a team member.

Benefits

  • Paid sick leave
  • Eight paid holidays
  • Eligibility for a healthcare program through ACRA (American Cultural Resources Association)
  • $150 field gear stipend for eligible temporary staff
  • Retention bonus program for eligible temporary staff
  • Per diem for non-local fieldwork: $68 per day for hotel-based projects and $120 per day for camping-based projects
  • Single-occupancy hotel rooms for hotel-based projects
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