ARCHAEOLOGY FIELD TECHNICIANS

broadbentinc; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

Broadbent & Associates, Inc. is seeking seasonal Archaeology Field Technicians for Nevada surveys. You will join a crew for 8-day field sessions March–April, with potential continuation on other projects in 2026. Travel from Reno to project sites is provided; marijuana use is prohibited on federal land.

Minimum requirements include a B.S. in Archaeology/Anthropology or related field or 1+ year survey/excavation experience, ability to hike 12 miles/day, and carry 40 lbs of gear. Per diem per GSA.

Qualifications

• A./B.S. in Archaeology or Anthropology or closely related field, or 1+ years of survey/excavation experience.
• Willingness to stay in small town motels.
• Willingness to hike with gear in mountainous terrain.
• Commitment to safety and Broadbent safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Ability to take clear field notes.
• Ability to identify artifacts and features common in the region.
• Ability to hike up to 12 miles/day in rugged terrain.
• Ability to carry up to 40 lbs of camping equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist archaeological surveys across central and southern Nevada.
• Take detailed field notes during 8-day sessions.
• Identify artifacts and features in mountainous terrain as part of the crew.
• Support safety practices and teamwork on remote field sites.

Skills

Field notes

Artifact identification

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

A./B.S. in Archaeology or Anthropology

Tools

Field equipment handling

Job description

Archaeology Field Technicians Needed (Reno, NV)

Broadbent & Associates, Inc. is seeking curriculum vitae from qualified candidates to complete archaeological surveys in Nevada. Broadbent is seeking 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.

Minimum Requirements for Field Technician:

• 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.

Compensation:

• Compensation is between $22 and $28/hour, commensurate with education, experience in the region, and amount of time working as a professional archaeologist.
• Broadbent offers per diem according to GSA rates for the region.
• Per diem is paid electronically every two weeks on the same schedule as paychecks.
• 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.

Contact

Margo Memmott, Associate Archaeologist

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Broadbent is an Equal Opportunity / Affiant employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.