Openings- Archaeological Field Techs, ISAS Northern Illinois Fieldstation

Overview The Illinois State Archaeological Survey is seeking to hire Archaeological Field Technicians (Academic Hourly Assistants) to serve as excavators and surveyors capable of performing basic archaeological identification, interpretation, and recordation tasks under the direct supervision of a Research Archaeologist. Duties include, but are not limited to, participation in Phase I field surveys, Phase II site testing, Phase III archaeological mitigation projects, and associated analysis activities based at the ISAS Northern Illinois Field Station in Elgin, Illinois. These are full-time (40 hours per week), non-benefits eligible field/laboratory positions with an hourly rate of $16 to $18 depending on qualifications. Responsibilities Participate in Phase I field surveys Participate in Phase II site testing Participate in Phase III archaeological mitigation projects Support associated analysis activities under the direction of a Research Archaeologist Work at the ISAS Northern Illinois Field Station in Elgin, Illinois Qualifications Ability to perform basic archaeological identification, interpretation, and recordation tasks Ability to excavate and survey as part of field teams Ability to work under the direct supervision of a Research Archaeologist Details Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Location: Elgin, Illinois Hours: 40 hours per week Compensation: $16 to $18 per hour, based on qualifications Organization: Illinois Archaeological Survey / ISAS #J-18808-Ljbffr