Archeological Field Technician

ASC Group Inc; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per-diem ($41/day)

Lodging provided

Paid sick time accrual

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking Archaeology Field Technicians for projects in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, and Kentucky. Candidates should have an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology or a related field, along with archaeological field experience. Responsibilities include excavation, documentation, mapping, and screening for artifacts. Compensation starts at $20/hr, with per-diem and lodging provided for overnight work. Apply now to join our ongoing projects this summer.

Qualifications

• Field school or archaeological field experience is preferred.
• Ability to maintain neat and accurate field notes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct archaeological excavations and feature documentation.
• Map and profile sites and perform artifact screenings.

Skills

Good organizational skills

Field experience in Cultural Resource Management

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field

Job description

Overview

ASC Group, Inc., is a cultural and natural resources consulting firm headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. We have immediate openings for Archaeology Field Technicians for projects located in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, and Kentucky, which are ongoing and starting soon. These include a Phase III investigation of a major Fort Ancient village site and Phase I, II investigations of Woodland period sites in the Scioto Valley. Field technicians will be working under the supervision of a Field Supervisor and/or Principal Investigator. The ongoing and future projects should see work through the late summer.

Responsibilities

• The work will involve archaeological excavation (i.e., test units), feature documentation, mapping and profiling, shovel testing, surface survey, and screening for artifacts.
• Phase III investigations are primarily in heated tents.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field; field school or archaeological field experience (previous work in Cultural Resource Management preferred).
• Good organizational skills; ability to maintain neat and accurate field notes.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay starts at $20/hr and is based on experience. Per-diem ($41/day) and lodging is provided for all project work requiring overnight stays away from your home office, and paid sick time accrual is offered. You must provide personal PPE like gloves and boots. Other required PPE will be provided.

Application Instructions

For consideration, please apply here: Job Listings - ASC Group Inc jobs and upload your resume in one of the following file formats: MS Word document (.doc), or PDF including references with email and telephone contact information. If you have previously submitted your resume to ASC Group, Inc. in 2023 or Early 2024, please email your interest and availability.

Work Authorization

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity

ASC Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This is a non-smoking environment. This posting is designed to be a good representation of the job requirements but is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee.