Field Archaeology Technician — Employee-Owned Growth

LJA; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer days

Professional development

Career growth

Job summary

LJA Environmental is seeking a Field Technician to conduct archaeological field projects across Florida and Tennessee. The role is primarily field-based, with some office/lab follow-up for data processing.

You will work with field supervisors, document artifacts, collect GPS data, and assist with post-field tasks; travel within project states is required. A degree in archaeology/anthropology and field-school experience are essential for applying.

Qualifications

• A., B.S., or similar qualifying degree in Archaeology/Anthropology.
• Prior completion of an archeological field school through an accredited university.
• Minimum six months of field experience in Texas, Great Plains, Southwestern regions or related archaeology.
• Valid driver's license with travel availability to project sites.
• Ability to recognize prehistoric and historic artifacts and cultural features.

Responsibilities

• Assist with archeological field projects including surveys, monitoring, and excavations.
• Record artifacts, soils, GPS data, and landscape features in field notes and maps.
• Process post-field data and help develop figures for technical reports.
• Travel extensively to project sites within Florida and Tennessee as required.

Skills

Archaeology fieldwork

GPS data collection

Driver's license

Field safety

Education

A., B.S., or similar degree in Archaeology/Anth Anthropology

Job description

LJA Environmental is seeking a Field Technician to conduct archaeological field projects across Florida and Tennessee. The role is primarily field-based, with some office/lab follow-up for data processing.

You will work with field supervisors, document artifacts, collect GPS data, and assist with post-field tasks; travel within project states is required. A degree in archaeology/anthropology and field-school experience are essential for applying.