Temporary Archaeological Field Technician – Great Basin & SW

Logan Simpson; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem for fieldwork

Field gear stipend

Retention bonus program

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Logan Simpson is seeking Temporary Archaeological Field Technicians to join our Salt Lake City office and support field surveys in Utah and Nevada. The role involves outdoor fieldwork, walking long distances, and collaboration with a field team.

Responsibilities include pedestrian surveys under supervision and teamwork. Preferred candidates may have a degree in Anthropology/Archaeology or completed field school and be willing to work up to 8 consecutive field days, including non-local trips.

Qualifications

• Education and/or experience in the Great Basin or Southwest.
• Ability to identify archaeological artifacts and features.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme temperatures and in remote locations (camping is a possibility).
• Ability to walk up to 10 miles per day over steep terrain for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Participating in pedestrian archaeological surveys as a crew member, under the supervision of a field director or crew lead, throughout the Great Basin and/or the Southwest.
• Interact and work well as a team member.

Skills

Artifact identification

Teamwork

Outdoor work in extreme conditions

Field camping

Driving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology

Accredited field school

Tools

Smartphones/tablets for data collection

Job description

Logan Simpson is seeking Temporary Archaeological Field Technicians to join our Salt Lake City office and support field surveys in Utah and Nevada. The role involves outdoor fieldwork, walking long distances, and collaboration with a field team.

Responsibilities include pedestrian surveys under supervision and teamwork. Preferred candidates may have a degree in Anthropology/Archaeology or completed field school and be willing to work up to 8 consecutive field days, including non-local trips.