Baton Rouge, LA
Project Archaeologist/Field Director
Baton Rouge, Louisiana: Flexicrew Technical Services (FTS) is seeking a full-time Project Archaeologist/Field Director for our Baton Rouge, LA, office. This position is ideal for new graduates or seasoned professionals looking to work in a field-heavy, travel-oriented role.
Essential Duties:
• Conduct or supervise fieldwork, including survey, testing, data recovery, and monitoring under the supervision of a principal investigator.
• Perform archival research, data collection, and compilation to support technical report writing.
• Gather data and information for use in environmental report preparation.
• Mentor field, office, and laboratory personnel as needed.
• Travel extensively for fieldwork (40–75% of the time), including overnight stays.
Requirements/Skills:
• Education:
Master’s degree (MA) in Anthropology, Archaeology, History, or a closely related field.
Experience:
Archaeological field experience with a professional cultural resource management firm.
Expertise in artifact identification (Prehistoric and Historic material) and advanced knowledge in specialty scientific areas (e.g., lithic, ceramic, faunal analysis, historical archaeology, geoarchaeology).
Proven experience overseeing crews or multiple crews on various project types and sizes, regions, and agencies.
Skills and Qualifications:
Willingness to travel and conduct fieldwork, including overnight stays.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Valid US driver’s license.
US Citizenship required due to the nature of the work.
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to conduct fieldwork in diverse environmental conditions.
• Capable of extended periods of physical labor, including walking, bending, and carrying field equipment.
Benefits:
Company offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees, including:
• Health and life benefits.
• 401k matching of up to 4%.
• Competitive salary (dependent on experience) and bonus eligibility.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Relocation expenses to southeastern Louisiana (negotiable).
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Flexicrew Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with FTS is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications. Employment or consideration will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.