Archaeology Field Technicians

Broadbent & Associates • Reno, NV

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Broadbent & Associates, Inc. is seeking qualified candidates to complete archaeological surveys in Nevada. The company is looking for up to two seasonal archaeological field technicians for this project. Successful candidates will join a crew surveying in central and southern Nevada for 8-day field sessions between March and April. There is an option to continue working on other survey and excavation projects as they are scheduled throughout 2026. These projects require hiking off trail, working in remote areas, note taking, and finding and identifying archaeological artifacts, features, and sites in mountainous terrain. Transportation from the Reno office to the project areas will be provided. The onboarding process includes an orientation, a physical exam, and drug test. As these projects are on federal land, marijuana use is prohibited. All time to complete these 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Hiking off trail
• Working in remote areas
• Note taking
• Finding and identifying archaeological artifacts, features, and sites in mountainous terrain
• Hiking with a day pack, water, and equipment in mountainous terrain
• Contributing to a safe work environment and following all applicable safety requirements
• Performing fieldwork activities independently and with a team
• Taking clear field notes
• Recognizing and accurately identifying artifacts and features common in the region
• Hiking up to 12 miles per day in rugged terrain during a 10-hour workday
• Carrying 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
• Education Level: Associate degree