Associate Archaeologist | Field Director | Memphis, TN

Chronicle Heritage • Memphis, TN

7h • $26 - $29

About The Position

Chronicle Heritage is hiring an Archaeological Field Director to support our Memphis office. This position offers support for job training, a positive and diverse work environment, and colleagues who are supportive, passionate, and collectively focused on work/life balance and producing high-quality CRM documents.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a closely related field
• 2+ years of fieldwork in CRM projects
• Meet or exceed the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology
• 1+ years of experience supervising field crews during archaeological studies
• Demonstrable experience conducting all Phases (I,II,III) of archaeological investigations and identifying pre-contact and historic sites.
• Expertise in archaeological field methods and data collection
• Familiarity with Section 106 processes and NRHP eligibility criteria for sites
• Willingness to travel for both short- and long-term projects
• Capable of walking several miles daily, over all types of terrain, and able to excavate in a variety of conditions
• Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a closely related field
• Listed on the Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA)
• Familiarity with GPS and GIS data collection in the field, including ArcCollector, Field Maps and/or Codify
• Experience with data analysis and technical report writing
• Proficient organizational, schedule, and budget management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Excellent attention to detail, a positive work ethic, reliability, and commitment to working both independently and in a team environment
• Excellent leadership skills in the field

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead archaeological crews in all manner of fieldwork, including pedestrian surveys, testing/data recovery projects, and construction monitoring
• Provide training to new staff, including field and laboratory staff
• Complete office work, including technical writing related to pre- and post-field activities
• Direct collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; formulate recommendations and solutions to highly complex problems or those involving risk
• Work with Chronicle Heritage Team Leads, Principal Investigators, Project Managers, and other staff to implement project-specific instructions and methods
• Observe and uphold Chronicle Heritage’s Fieldwork Procedures and Health and Safety requirements

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level