Outreach Assistant I

Requisition ID req36328
Working Title Outreach Assistant I
Pay $15.00 Hourly
Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department Anthropology Department (045A)
Employment Type Student Employment
Student Type Work-Study
Status Non-Exempt
Background Check Required
For Best Consideration Date 5/15/2026
Position Summary The Department of Anthropology
at the University of New Mexico is leading a series of field study projects
designed to advance the field of architectural conservation and archaeological
sites management. Field study projects focus on archaeological and historic
structures in the American Southwest and create opportunities for students to
participate in the documentation, assessment, and conservation of some of the
nation's most treasured cultural sites. Projects involve archival research, documentation
(archaeological illustration, photography) materials analysis, condition
survey, nondestructive evaluation, conservation treatment, and site management
planning. Student participants will work directly with experienced
conservators, archaeologists, engineers, artists, preservation craftspeople,
and National Park Service staff as members of the project teams.

Field project sites include
Frijoles Canyon Cavates at Bandelier National Monument and the 17th Century Quarai Spanish Mission Church, Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, Mountainair, NM.


Scope
of Work
The Outreach Assistant I will
support the Department of Anthropology at the University of New Mexico on
conservation field projects. Duties may include:
participating in fieldwork:
documenting (drawing and photography) of architecture, landscapes and other site features
assisting PI and project consultants in data collection
assisting with research by collecting primary and secondary source data from the park and local archives related to the sites; and
preparing graphic and written products related to the activities undertaken.

Fieldwork will take place at Bandelier
National Monument in New Mexico. Materials analysis will take place at the UNM Main
campus, and; archival research, artwork, data processing and report preparation
will be done remotely. Fieldwork at Bandelier National Monument will take place
for a week in June and a week in July, with research, data analysis, graphic
documentation preparation, and reporting taking place both before and after the
fieldwork sessions Student participation will average 10-20 hours per week. Expenses
for transportation to/from the field sites during field campaigns will be
reimbursed. Fieldwork at Bandelier National Monuments will be daily travel
to/from Albuquerque. There will be a per diem for fieldwork that involves
overnight stays.


Up to two student research
assistants will be hired @ $15/hr. The assistant must provide their own laptop
computer/tablet. Preference will be given to students with experience in fine
art, architectural/archaeological sites documentation (surveying, mapping,
drawing), archival research, materials analysis, and proficiency with the Adobe
suite Excel, Adobe Illustrator/InDesign and Photoshop software(s).
Minimum Qualifications

Equivalencies not found for this position

Preferred Qualifications

Here are the Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualification
* High school diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience
in fine art, architecture/archaeological sites documentation
(surveying, mapping, drawing), archival research, and/or microscopy
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Apps: Word and Excel, and; Adobe Apps: Illustrator/InDesign and Photoshop.
A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

Application Instructions

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Please include your CV and if you have a work-study award.

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