Senior Archaeologist | Heritage Research Lead

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation; Williamsburg (VA); Sur place; USD 81 000 - 105 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is seeking a senior archaeologist to lead original research and oversee fieldwork and reporting. The role focuses on safeguarding resources, coordinating budgets, and ensuring compliance with preservation laws across major projects.

The position requires a graduate degree and 10–12 years of professional archaeology experience, with strong publication history and public programming experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a related field.
• At least 10-12 years of professional archaeology experience.
• Track record of publication and research.
• Experience with a developed and specialized research focus.
• Experience working in a museum setting.
• Experience developing public programming.
• Experience supervising professional employees.
• Experience with specialized archaeological techniques (i.e. GPR, photogrammetry, environmental analyses).

Responsabilités

• Develop and oversee original archaeological research supporting interpretive and educational goals.
• Safeguard archaeological resources on Foundation property with stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal historic preservation laws.
• Develop scope of work for projects and ensure timely completion of surveys and excavations.
• Establish project timetables and determine procedures with field technicians and archaeologists.
• Develop new analytical, technical, or interpretive frameworks for archaeology.
• Oversee documentation of archaeological work.
• Hire, train, supervise, and counsel staff for project teams.
• Act as Foundation spokesperson on archaeology matters.
• Collaborate with outside institutions and field school programs.

Connaissances

Archaeology

Public speaking

Teamwork

Project management

Budget management

Staff supervision

Field methods

GPR

Photogrammetry

Environmental analyses

Driver's license

Formation

Graduate degree in anthropology/archaeology

Outils

None

Description du poste

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is seeking a senior archaeologist to lead original research and oversee fieldwork and reporting. The role focuses on safeguarding resources, coordinating budgets, and ensuring compliance with preservation laws across major projects.

The position requires a graduate degree and 10–12 years of professional archaeology experience, with strong publication history and public programming experience.