Job description
We are seeking a motivated Archaeologist to join our Charleston based heritage team. This full time role blends fieldwork, laboratory analysis, and written reporting to advance responsible stewardship of cultural resources. The successful candidate will work across a portfolio of coastal and historic site projects, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of archaeologists, conservators, and heritage managers.
As part of our field operations, you will develop and execute excavation strategies, document contexts, and contribute to interpretive reports that inform stakeholders and decision makers. This is an excellent opportunity to grow practical field and analytical skills while making an impact on local heritage.
Responsibility
- Plan and execute field surveys, test pits, excavations, and site recording in compliance with applicable guidelines and permits.
- Coordinate with site teams, lab technicians, and specialists to process and analyze recovered artifacts.
- Document Provenience, stratigraphy, and context with precise field notes and photography.
- Prepare clear, compliant site reports, mitigation plans, and post-excavation documentation.
- Assist with artifact curation, preservation, and repatriation activities.
- Utilize GIS and CAD tools to map sites and produce data visualizations for reports.
- Ensure health and safety on site and maintain equipment and field gear.
- Engage with the local community and stakeholders to share findings and promote heritage awareness.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field; field methods coursework required.
- 2+ years of field experience in professional or university projects; excavation and survey experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of stratigraphy, typology, and artifact analysis.
- Proficiency with GIS (ArcGIS) and basic data management; experience with photogrammetry is a plus.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to prepare clear reports and presentations.
- Ability to work outdoors in varied weather and carry field equipment; willingness to travel to sites as needed.
- Strong teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability in multidisciplinary environments.
- Certification in health and safety or archaeological field methods preferred.