Entry-Level Archaeologist: Field & Lab in San Diego

ECORP Consulting, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ECORP Consulting, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Archaeologist to join our Southern California cultural resources team based out of the San Diego, California office.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, adaptable, and capable of supporting both field and office-based cultural resources work. This full-time role involves assisting with field surveys, report preparation, data management, and coordination with project teams and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, History, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of professional archaeology.
• Understanding of CEQA, NEPA, and other cultural resource regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supports Project Managers, senior staff, and field teams with project coordination, scheduling, logistics, and related activities.
• Assists with archaeological surveys, monitoring, excavations, and other fieldwork.
• Conducts records searches, literature reviews, and other research activities.
• Prepares technical reports, site records, maps, and environmental documentation in compliance with CEQA/NEPA.

Skills

Project coordination

Fieldwork support

Research and literature reviews

Technical report preparation

GIS data management

Communication and collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology/Archaeology/History

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

GIS platforms

Job description

ECORP Consulting, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Archaeologist to join our Southern California cultural resources team based out of the San Diego, California office.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, adaptable, and capable of supporting both field and office-based cultural resources work. This full-time role involves assisting with field surveys, report preparation, data management, and coordination with project teams and regulatory agencies.