Openings- Archaeological Field Techs, ISAS Northern Illinois Fieldstation

Illinois Archaeological Survey; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

An archaeological research organization is seeking Archaeological Field Technicians in Elgin, Illinois. Responsibilities include conducting field surveys, site testing, and mitigation projects under the supervision of a Research Archaeologist. Ideal candidates should have skills in basic archaeological identification and excavation. This is a full-time hourly position with pay ranging from $16 to $18 depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform basic archaeological identification, interpretation, and recordation tasks.
• Ability to excavate and survey as part of field teams.
• Ability to work under the direct supervision of a Research Archaeologist.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Phase I field surveys.
• Participate in Phase II site testing.
• Participate in Phase III archaeological mitigation projects.
• Support associated analysis activities under the direction of a Research Archaeologist.

Skills

Basic archaeological identification

Excavation skills

Surveying skills

Job description

Overview

The Illinois State Archaeological Survey is seeking to hire Archaeological Field Technicians (Academic Hourly Assistants) to serve as excavators and surveyors capable of performing basic archaeological identification, interpretation, and recordation tasks under the direct supervision of a Research Archaeologist. Duties include, but are not limited to, participation in Phase I field surveys, Phase II site testing, Phase III archaeological mitigation projects, and associated analysis activities based at the ISAS Northern Illinois Field Station in Elgin, Illinois. These are full-time (40 hours per week), non-benefits eligible field/laboratory positions with an hourly rate of $16 to $18 depending on qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Phase I field surveys
• Participate in Phase II site testing
• Participate in Phase III archaeological mitigation projects
• Support associated analysis activities under the direction of a Research Archaeologist
• Work at the ISAS Northern Illinois Field Station in Elgin, Illinois

Qualifications

• Ability to perform basic archaeological identification, interpretation, and recordation tasks
• Ability to excavate and survey as part of field teams
• Ability to work under the direct supervision of a Research Archaeologist

Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Location: Elgin, Illinois
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Compensation: $16 to $18 per hour, based on qualifications
• Organization: Illinois Archaeological Survey / ISAS