Senior Archaeologist & Museum Research Lead

Colonial-Williamsburg-Foundation; Williamsburg (VA); Presencial; USD 81.000 - 105.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation seeks an experienced archaeologist to lead original research supporting interpretive and educational goals. You will safeguard resources, coordinate with Property Management and Architecture & Engineering, and ensure compliance with preservation laws.

You will develop work scopes, set timetables, and supervise staff while coordinating with the College of William & Mary and other partners. Strong publishing, public speaking, and donor relations are essential.

Formación

• Graduate degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a related field.
• Outstanding public speaking and written communication skills.
• Ability to foster teamwork, manage multiple projects and deadlines, and interact with and steward donors.
• Track record of professional publication and research.
• Experience with a developed and specialized research focus.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and oversee original archaeological research in support of Colonial Williamsburg’s interpretive and educational goals.
• Safeguard archaeological resources on Foundation property, working with Property Management and Architecture & Engineering to mitigate impact on cultural resources before and during construction projects.
• Ensure Foundation compliance with all local, state, and federal historic preservation legislation.
• Develop the scope of work for projects and ensure timely completion of archaeological surveys, assessments, and excavations, including mitigation studies.
• Establish project timetables, consult with field technicians and other archaeologists in determining procedures and techniques, and prepare preliminary plans.
• Develop new analytical, technical, or interpretive frameworks that further archaeology at Colonial Williamsburg and the larger field.
• Oversee documentation of archaeological work.
• Hire, develop, train, supervise, and counsel staff for archaeological project teams.
• Act as the Foundation’s spokesperson on Archaeology matters; collaborate with outside institutions, particularly the College of William & Mary.
• Develop and administer project budgets; track up to a million dollars; ensure completion within budgets and timetables.
• Communicate with regulators (VDHR) and community stakeholders about proposed investigations.
• Direct analysis of site and artifact data for reports; work with curators, conservators, and outside experts as needed.
• Consult with Foundation historians to ensure historiographic methods in reports.
• Maintain awareness of best practices in conservation or data recovery of artifacts.
• Present progress and results of fieldwork and analysis to professionals through articles, conferences, and online formats.
• Engage non-professional audiences via publications, public programs, social media, and donor events; develop and deliver high-quality public presentations.

Conocimientos

Public speaking

Written communication

Teamwork

Project management

Donor relations

Educación

Graduate degree in anthropology/archaeology

Herramientas

GPR

Photogrammetry

Environmental analyses

Descripción del empleo

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation seeks an experienced archaeologist to lead original research supporting interpretive and educational goals. You will safeguard resources, coordinate with Property Management and Architecture & Engineering, and ensure compliance with preservation laws.

You will develop work scopes, set timetables, and supervise staff while coordinating with the College of William & Mary and other partners. Strong publishing, public speaking, and donor relations are essential.