Seasonal Field Archaeologist Job at Public Archaeology Laboratory, Inc. (PAL), Pawtucket, RI

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  • Public Archaeology Laboratory, Inc. (PAL)
  • Pawtucket, RI

Job Description

Seasonal Field Archaeologists, Northern New England

2026 Field Season

SUBJECT: Seasonal Archaeologists for Northern New England Projects

Who We Are - PAL

The Public Archaeology Laboratory (PAL), Pawtucket, RI, is a full-service New England cultural resource management (CRM) firm. We offer archaeological services primarily in New England and the Mid-Atlantic regions. Our clients include governmental agencies, corporations, engineering firms, and private developers from the energy, telecommunications, transportation, and environmental market sectors.

PAL has an exciting data recovery field opportunity in Vermont this season: a pre-contact Native American site on the Connecticut River in Windham County, Vermont. Fieldwork will begin mid-May and continue through the summer and into the fall.

Your Role

· Perform archaeological excavations with hand tools and/or machine-assistance

· Identify and record cultural deposits including artifacts and features on standardized PAL field forms

· Work collaboratively in a team environment

· Follow PAL and client health and safety protocols.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field required

• Successful completion of an accredited field school

• Working knowledge of GPS units and map orienteering skills

• Working knowledge of excavation methodology

• Maintains accurate field records

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Able to perform fieldwork in a physically demanding environment and variable weather conditions in northern New England

• Valid Driver’s License

We are looking for enthusiastic archaeologists, with a strong commitment towards client customer service and enjoys a fast-paced work environment.

Hourly Rates are from $20 - $25, commensurate with experience. Lodging is provided with a per diem reimbursement. PAL offers Paid Holidays, a 403(b) plan, and Sick Time.

For more information on this field opportunity, please submit a resume to: ***email_hidden***.

Please visit PAL’s website to learn more: PAL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Daily paid, Summer work, Seasonal work

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