Job description
Join TerraNova Archaeology Group as a Field Archaeologist in Boston. You will contribute to cultural heritage projects through field surveys, excavations, artifact recovery, and post excavation documentation. Our team values meticulous methodologies, safety, and collaborative problem solving. Ideal candidates bring hands-on excavation experience, strong record keeping, and a passion for uncovering the past.
This is an opportunity to work across historic sites, river corridors, and urban development projects. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, professional development, and a supportive environment for career growth in archaeology.
Responsibility
- Plan and conduct field surveys, test pits, and excavations in accordance with project designs and safety guidelines.
- Record stratigraphy, features, context, and artifact recoveries using standardized methods and field forms.
- Operate and calibrate surveying equipment and GIS data collection tools to map sites accurately.
- Prepare daily field notes, sketches, and initial artifact inventories for lab processing.
- Collaborate with specialists to analyze artifacts and document preliminary interpretations.
- Ensure compliance with cultural resource management regulations and responsible excavation ethics.
- Mentor field crew and interns, promoting safe practices and high-quality data collection.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field; field school experience acceptable
- 2-4 years of field archaeology experience with proven track record in surveys and excavations
- Proficiency in site documentation, stratigraphy, artifact recording, and lab coordination
- Experience with GIS, GPS data collection, and basic data management
- Physical fitness to work outdoors in varying weather and rugged terrain; ability to lift 40 pounds
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to produce clear field notes and reports
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project locations and field camps