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Archaeological Collections Technician

Stewards Individual Placement Program
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Santa Fe National Forest – Supervisor’s Office or Jemez Ranger District

Length: Term of positions is 52 weeks; full-time 40 hrs/wk

Location: 

11 Forest Lane

Santa Fe, NM 87508

Compensation: $18.75/hour, plus $1000 housing allowance (pre-tax, $250.00/week)

Start Date: October 28th, 2024

Application Due Date:

Preference given to applicants that submit application by at least six weeks prior to start date.

Position Title

Archaeological Collections Technician Resource Assistant

 

Position Details

Stewards Individual Placement Program (Stewards) provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants work with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits building institutional capacity, developing community relationships, and supporting ecosystem health. 

 

Stewards in partnership with the Santa Fe National Forest seeks an Archaeological Collections Technician Resource Assistant. This position will assist in documenting, organizing, and managing archaeological collections under the care of the Forest Service. Duties will include cataloguing and photographing artifacts, ensuring that site information is up to date, entering collections information into Natural Resources Manager (NRM), and working with museums and other repositories to ensure collections information is complete and that curation standards are being met. 

 

This position will require some travel and handling of pre-contact artifacts. Data management for archaeological collections will include analyzing artifacts and entering pertinent information into spreadsheets as well as summarizing collections for inclusion in site records and documentation. Work with museums and repositories will involve gathering information on collections being held, digitizing collections records, and assisting with proper storage of artifacts. 

 

 

Position Responsibilities will include:

  • Work with mentor to identify correctly and document pre-contact artifacts, while documenting artifact type, quantity, and condition in spreadsheet
  • Photograph artifacts using a high-resolution camera, ensuring there is a scale.
  • Manage data for Forest Service Collections – entering information into NRM (Natural Resources Manager) and attaching it to existing site records.
  • Digitize collections records through scans and renaming conventions.
  • Assist museums in meeting curation standards, including reboxing artifacts in proper storage containers (acid-free boxes)

 

Minimum Requirements:

  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Must have High School Diploma/GED.
  • Must have or be able to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or Museum Studies.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable by Conservation Legacy (over 21 years old or driver’s license for at least three years).
  • US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or Museum Studies
  • Southwest Archaeology experience
  • Previous experience working with collections management.
  • Experience writing technical reports such as Section 106 clearances.

 

Benefits: 

  • $1,000.00/month housing allowance. (pre-tax)
  • $50/monthly commuting allowance. (pre-tax)
  • $4,750.00 Professional Development and Travel fund. 
  • Eligible for Health Benefits after 60 Days of Employment.
  • On-the-job training related to position responsibilities.
  • Government Housing may be available in Jemez Springs, NM.

 

*The USFS Resource Assistant Program (RAP) is a rigorous, immersive, paid internship providing developmental and training opportunities for individuals interested in learning more about Forest Service careers. After completing a minimum of 960 hours of satisfactory work and an associate degree, RA’s may acquire a two-year certificate of noncompetitive hiring eligibility. The certificate enables participants to apply to internal merit announcements for qualifying permanent General Schedule FS positions as well as a Direct Hire Authority for FS Career positions.

 

How to Apply
Apply on-line at: https://stewardslegacy.org/open-positions.  In addition to your resume, please submit a one-page cover letter highlighting why you are interested in this position and how your background and experience will help you succeed in this position.

 

Application Questions: Please contact Conservation Legacy Program Coordinator Roddy Cobb, Jr. rcobb@conservationlegacy.org for any questions. 

 

Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, political affiliation, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.