Title ¨C Archeologist
Location: West Mojave Desert
30~ Hours/Week
Nonprofit organizations requires a part-time Archeologist (average 30 hours per week) to assist with off-highway vehicle restoration projects on public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in the West Mojave Desert.
Friends of Jawbone (FOJ) and Friends of El Mirage (FOEM) are non-profit organizations in support of off-highway vehicle recreation in the West Mojave Desert. Among our activities are restoration projects on public lands managed by the BLM. Each year we restore 20-30 miles of motorized routes that are designated closed, with current projects in the Jawbone, Rand Mountains, El Paso Mountains, El Mirage, and Stoddard Valley regions. Pay rate between $23 and $27 an hour based on experience and qualifications. There are no housing or relocation packages offered for this position.
Responsibilities Include:
- Self-navigating backcountry roads to specific proposed restoration worksites; vehicle provided
- Perform cultural clearance surveys
- Report and coordinate results to BLM cultural staff
- Ability to work independently but as a member of a team
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor¡¯s or advanced degree in Archaeology, anthropology, history or related field
- Previous experience performing and documenting cultural field surveys, preferably for BLM offices in the Southwestern U.S.
- Ability to work safely and efficiently in challenging conditions and terrain
- Familiarity with ESRI mapping and data management tools
- Possesses valid CA driver¡¯s license and good driving record
Send us your resume and information via Email to: ashley@...
If you cannot see this email address, please visit elmirage.org to fill out an Application Form.
Friends of El Mirage is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
