Entry-Level Archaeologist — Field & Lab Support

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

Job summary

ECORP Consulting, Inc. is seeking a full-time Assistant Archaeologist to join our Southern California cultural resources team, based in Irvine, California.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, adaptable, and capable of supporting both field and office-based work. This entry-level role involves assisting with surveys, data collection, report preparation, and coordination with regulators, tribes, and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, History, or related field.
• 0–2 years of professional archaeology experience.
• Understanding of CEQA, NEPA, and other cultural resource regulations.
• Field school completion and experience conducting archaeological surveys.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and GIS.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers and field teams with coordination, scheduling, and logistics.
• Assist with archaeological surveys, monitoring, excavations, and fieldwork.
• Conduct records searches, reviews, and literature research.
• Prepare technical reports, site records, maps, CEQA/NEPA docs.
• Coordinate with agencies, tribes, clients, and stakeholders.
• Maintain field notes, GIS data, and project documentation.
• Support laboratory work, artifact processing, and analysis.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

GIS

Job description

ECORP Consulting, Inc. is seeking a full-time Assistant Archaeologist to join our Southern California cultural resources team, based in Irvine, California.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, adaptable, and capable of supporting both field and office-based work. This entry-level role involves assisting with surveys, data collection, report preparation, and coordination with regulators, tribes, and clients.