ARCHAEOLOGY FIELD TECHNICIANS

Broadbent & Associates, Inc • Reno, NV

5d • $22 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Broadbent & Associates, Inc. is seeking qualified candidates to complete archaeological surveys in Nevada. This is a seasonal position for up to two field technicians, with work sessions lasting 8 days between March and April. There is potential for continued work on other survey and excavation projects throughout 2026. The role involves hiking off-trail in remote, mountainous terrain, taking notes, and identifying archaeological artifacts, features, and sites. Transportation from the Reno office to project areas will be provided. The onboarding process includes an orientation, physical exam, and drug test. Marijuana use is prohibited as projects are on federal land. All time spent on onboarding tasks will be paid.

Requirements

• A./B.S. in Archaeology or Anthropology or a closely related field and/or one or more years of experience in archaeological survey and excavation.
• Willingness to stay in small town motels.
• Willingness to hike with a day pack, water, and equipment in mountainous terrain.
• Willingness to contribute to a safe work environment and follow all applicable safety requirements of Broadbent.
• Ability to perform fieldwork activities independently and with a team.
• Ability to take clear field notes.
• Ability to recognize and accurately identify artifacts and features common in the region.
• Ability to hike up to 12 miles per day in rugged terrain during a 10-hour workday.
• Ability to carry up to 40 lbs. of camping equipment over distances.
• Must not use marijuana due to federal land regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the region
• Amount of time working as a professional archaeologist

Responsibilities

• Complete archaeological surveys in Nevada.
• Join a crew surveying in central and southern Nevada.
• Hike off trail in remote areas.
• Take notes.
• Find and identify archaeological artifacts, features, and sites in mountainous terrain.
• Perform fieldwork activities independently and with a team.
• Take clear field notes.
• Recognize and accurately identify artifacts and features common in the region.
• Hike up to 12 miles per day in rugged terrain during a 10-hour workday.
• Carry up to 40 lbs. of camping equipment over distances.

Benefits

• Per diem according to GSA rates for the region.
• Time and a half is paid for hours exceeding 40 in a single work week.
• All project-related travel time is paid, including mobilization to the job site and/or motel and back, and daily from the motel to the job site, and then back to the motel.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level