Tempe Archaeology Field & Lab Director

North Wind Group; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

North Wind Group seeks a Field Director/Laboratory Director to lead the Tempe cultural resource lab and to serve periodically as Field Director for surveys. The role covers in-field and laboratory analysis for projects across Arizona, including coordination with project managers and field staff.

The position requires 5+ years on Class III surveys, strong documentation, and experience with using GIS tools, reporting, and safety practices. Base location is Tempe with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of demonstrated experience with Class III archaeological surveys, monitoring, testing, and data recovery projects in the Southwest.
• Possesses 5-years of experience in Southwest archaeology and familiarity with agency site recording standards for Arizona.
• Experience with artifact identification/classification, data collection, in-field documentation procedures, and knowledge of land managing agency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Continue developing the cultural resource laboratory facility and manage proper storage of project materials.
• Directs employees in completing lab tasks and analysis.
• Lead field activities including collecting data with GPS units and taking project photographs.
• Directs completion and submission of permits and reports to state, tribal, and Federal agencies.
• Mentor crews in survey strategies, data collection, and field protocols.

Skills

Class III surveys

Southwest archaeology

Field data collection

Artifact identification

Technical writing

GIS / mapping

Lab coordination

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Archaeology

Tools

ArcGIS / ArcMap

Esri ArcGIS Pro

Google Earth Pro

Avenza Maps

Esri Field Maps

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

North Wind Group seeks a Field Director/Laboratory Director to lead the Tempe cultural resource lab and to serve periodically as Field Director for surveys. The role covers in-field and laboratory analysis for projects across Arizona, including coordination with project managers and field staff.

The position requires 5+ years on Class III surveys, strong documentation, and experience with using GIS tools, reporting, and safety practices. Base location is Tempe with travel as needed.