Cultural Resource Protection Member - Grand Canyon National Park

EPIC • Grand Canyon Village, AZ

2d • $750 • Onsite

About The Position

American Conservation Experience (ACE), in partnership with Grand Canyon National Park, is seeking a Member to contribute to archaeological and cultural resource protection projects alongside NPS Staff. This position focuses on protecting and documenting archaeological resources within areas impacted by the Dragon Bravo Fire and supporting cultural resource stewardship activities associated with fire management operations. The member will work closely with archaeologists and resource specialists to conduct archaeological surveys, assess site conditions, document cultural resources, and support cultural resource protection efforts related to wildfire recovery and fuels management activities. This individual placement is intended to facilitate professional development and provide exposure to cultural resource management within the National Park Service while creating opportunities for networking with professionals in archaeology, fire management, and natural resource conservation.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Willing and able to represent ACE and the partner organization in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner.
• Ability to be both self-directed/work alone, and be a positive, contributing member of a group.
• A valid driver's license and an insurable driving record.
• Willing to undergo and must pass the required two park criminal history check.
• Must complete bi-weekly timesheets, beginning of term feedback forms, end of term evaluations and for longer terms, a mid-term evaluation.
• May not participate in any prohibited activities as listed in the Member Service Agreement.

Nice To Haves

• Pursuing or possessing a bachelor's degree in archaeology, anthropology, history, cultural resources management, geography, environmental science, or a related field.
• Experience with archaeological survey methods or cultural resource management.
• Familiarity with GPS, GIS, or geospatial data collection tools.
• Experience conducting fieldwork in remote settings.
• Interest in cultural resource protection in fire-affected landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct archaeological surveys.
• Assess site conditions.
• Document cultural resources.
• Support cultural resource protection efforts related to wildfire recovery and fuels management activities.
• Contribute to archaeological and cultural resource protection projects alongside NPS Staff.
• Complete bi-weekly timesheets, beginning of term feedback forms, end of term evaluations, and for longer terms, a mid-term evaluation.

Benefits

• Living allowance of $750/week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly.
• Housing will be provided for the duration of the term.
• Relocation allowance of up to $1,100 to be used for eligible relocation expenses.
• Gear allowance of up to $500 to spend on eligible gear purchases.
• Position-specific training and orientation covering ACE policies and procedures, cultural resource management practices, archaeological field methods, fire archaeology, data collection protocols, and workplace safety requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level