Archaeological Field Technician (Part-Time)

JMT; Richmond (VA); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a part-time Archaeological Field Technician to aid in various archaeological investigations. Applicants should possess a bachelor's degree in a related field and demonstrate flexibility in travel and work schedules. Work primarily takes place outdoors, requiring physical endurance and the ability to adapt to various conditions.

Benefits

Lodging provided

Per diem reimbursement

Mileage compensation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and completion of a field school required.
• Experience in Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern US preferred.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Assist project archaeologists during fieldwork across various regions.
• Identify artifacts during excavations.
• Be flexible with travel requirements.

Skills

Flexibility with work schedules

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Ability to perform physically demanding tasks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field

Completion of an accredited archaeological field school

Tools

GPS/Trimble navigation

Job description

Archaeological Field Technician (Part-Time)

Cultural Resources

Richmond, VA • ID: 23581 • Part-Time

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with over 2,400 professionals, offering engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services across the United States. JMT is ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary:

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 a field school are required. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern US. Candidates must be available for non-local travel. This position is not eligible for employer-based sponsorship, except for TN visa classification.

Compensation:

Pay range is $20 to $25 per hour, with overtime at time and a half. This position is remote with 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 depends on experience and workload.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

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

Nonessential Functions:

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Perform physically demanding tasks in adverse environmental conditions (e.g., rugged terrain, remote locations, extreme temperatures).
• Be flexible with work schedules, organized, communicative, and willing to learn and travel.
• 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, with completion of an accredited archaeological field school.

Preferred Experience:

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

Working Conditions:

Work is primarily outdoors (95%), involving bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, lifting up to 50 lbs, in various weather conditions. Indoor office work (5%) is sedentary but may involve standing and walking. No hazardous conditions are expected in the office environment.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.