Archaeological Field Technician (Part-Time)

JMT; Fort Washington (PA); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a part-time Archaeological Field Technician to assist with fieldwork across various U.S. regions. The role requires a bachelor’s degree, completion of a field school, and offers competitive pay alongside travel opportunities. Duties include monitoring archaeological investigations and identifying artifacts, necessitating physical activity and flexibility.

Benefits

Lodging provided

Per diem provided or reimbursed

Compensated mileage and drive time

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field required.
• Completion of an accredited archaeological field school necessary.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project and Senior Archaeologists during Phase I-II fieldwork.
• Help identify artifacts during excavations.
• Be flexible with travel requirements.

Skills

Physically demanding tasks

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Flexibility with travel

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology

Completion of accredited field school

Tools

GPS/Trimble navigation

Job description

Archaeological Field Technician (Part-Time)

Cultural Resources

Fort Washington, PA • ID: 23580 • Part-Time

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,400 professionals. We provide a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients across the United States. JMT is ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary: Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is seeking a part-time Archaeological Field Technician to assist with monitoring, Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III archaeological investigations as needed. A bachelor’s degree in anthropology or a related field and completion of a field school are required. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States. Candidates must be available for non-local travel. This position is not eligible for employer-based sponsorship, except for TN visa classification.

Pay range is $20 to $25 per hour, with overtime paid at time and a half.

This position is remote and involves 95% fieldwork.

Lodging (individual hotel room) and per diem will be provided or reimbursed. Mileage and drive time to and from project sites will also be compensated. Compensation rate will depend on experience, and weekly hours will vary based on project workload.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Assist Project and Senior Archaeologists during Phase I-II fieldwork across the South, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Northeast U.S.
• Help identify pre-contact or historic artifacts encountered during shovel test pit (STP) or test unit (TU) excavations.
• Be flexible with travel requirements.

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in challenging environmental conditions (e.g., rugged terrain, remote locations, extreme temperatures).
• Flexibility with changing work schedules, good organizational and communication skills, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn and travel.
• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field, and completion of an accredited archaeological field school.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with GPS/Trimble navigation and data collection.
• Experience in CRM-based archaeological survey and/or excavation.
• Knowledge of historic/prehistoric material culture and artifact processing.
• Ability to navigate using compass and USGS topographic maps.

Working Conditions:

Work is primarily field-based (95%), requiring physical activity such as bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting objects up to 50 lbs. Conditions may include outdoor environments with heat, cold, wet, or dry conditions. The remaining 5% of work is sedentary office work with standard lighting and temperature, and no hazardous conditions.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.