Assistant Archeologist- Chico

ECORP Consulting, Inc.; Chico (CA); Hybrid; USD 3,528,000 - 4,199,000; Full time

Job summary

ECORP Consulting, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Archaeologist to join our Northern California team in Chico, CA. This role supports field and office work, coordinating with project teams and regulators while gaining hands-on experience across surveys, monitoring, and report preparation.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 0–2 years of archaeology experience, with strong organizational and communication skills and proficiency in standard software.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in anthropology, archaeology, history, or related field.
• 0–2 years of professional archaeology experience.
• Understanding of CEQA, NEPA, and local regulations.
• Strong time management to handle multiple tasks.
• Field school completion and survey experience.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules and conditions.
• Detail-oriented with solid organization and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Supports Project Managers and field teams with coordination, scheduling, logistics.
• Assists with surveys, monitoring, excavations, and fieldwork per standards.
• Conducts background research, literature reviews, and records searches.
• Prepares technical reports, site records, maps, and environmental docs per regulations.
• Coordinates with project teams, regulators, tribes, clients, and stakeholders.
• Maintains field notes, records, GIS data, and documentation; assists data management.
• Supports lab work, artifact processing, cataloging, and analytical methods.

Skills

Field surveys

Project coordination

Communication

Adaptability

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Anthropology/Archaeology/History or related field

Tools

GIS platforms

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

ECORP Consulting, Inc. is seeking a full-time Assistant Archaeologist to join our Northern California cultural resources team. The position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of projects throughout the region while being based out of our Chico, California office. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, adaptable, and capable of supporting both field and office-based cultural resources work.

Responsibilities include:

• Supports Project Managers, senior staff, and field teams with project coordination, scheduling, logistics, and related project activities
• Assists with archaeological surveys, monitoring, excavations, and other cultural resources fieldwork activities in accordance with project requirements and applicable standards
• Conducts records searches, background research, literature reviews, and other research activities to support cultural resources projects
• Assists with the preparation of technical reports, site records, maps, environmental documentation, and other project deliverables in compliance with CEQA, NEPA, and other applicable regulations
• Coordinates with project teams, regulatory agencies, Native American tribes, clients, and other stakeholders as directed by Project Managers and senior staff
• Maintains accurate field notes, photographic records, GIS data, project documentation, and other records; assists with data management and quality control activities
• Supports laboratory activities, including artifact processing, cataloging, and analysis, and maintains knowledge of current archaeological methods, cultural resources regulations, and industry standard

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, History, or a related field
• 0-2 years of professional archaeology
• Understanding of CEQA, NEPA, and other federal, state, and local cultural resource
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and
• Field school completion and experience conducting archaeological surveys
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary
• Ability to adapt to changing project schedules, field conditions, and client
• Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving
• Ability to maintain accurate and detailed technical
• Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, GIS platforms, and related software

Physical Requirements:

This position requires hiking over uneven terrain, carrying field equipment, working outdoors in varying weather conditions, and standing or walking for extended periods of time

Compensation:

This is a full-time hourly position with a range of $25.61 to $30.48 per hour, annualized at approximately $53,268 to $63,394 per year based on a full-time schedule. Starting salary is determined by relevant experience, education, certifications/permits, geographic location, internal equity, and market conditions. ECORP Consulting strives to hire applicants at a level within the noted pay range commensurate with an applicant's directly applicable experience and relevant education and certifications while maintaining career growth and employment advancement opportunities.

ECORP Consulting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.