About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This is a field-focused, on-call role supporting cultural resources and environmental projects across Northern California with potential work elsewhere in California and neighboring states (AK, OR, WA, NV). Responsibilities include:

• Participate in identifying and recording areas of archaeological potential, archaeological sites, and traditional use sites.
• Work under a Field Director/Supervisor to provide technical recommendations for cultural resources management.
• Collect and document field data; complete monitoring logs, survey forms, site records, and brief work summaries for inclusion in reports and client communications.
• Conduct field reconnaissance surveys (linear and block), excavations, and construction monitoring.
• Perform occasional office or lab tasks as needed (data entry, report support).

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Who You Are / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely related field required.
• Minimum 1 year of related field experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; archaeological field school participation is a strong asset.
• Interest in Cultural Resource Management and commitment to a strong safety culture.
• Able to travel, be on-call, and work away from home for field assignments.
• Able to work outdoors in variable weather and lift/move equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Valid California driver’s license required for this role.
• Entry-level candidates with field experience are encouraged to apply.

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Employment Details

• Employment type: Full-time (Temporary/On-call assignments)
• Schedule: Field schedules will vary based on project needs and seasonality.
• Travel: Yes — primarily Northern California with possible assignments elsewhere in CA and nearby states.
• Management level: Entry level

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range (where applicable): $50,100 - $70,100 per year (applies to locations including certain CA areas). Final compensation is based on qualifications, experience, and work location.
• Benefits (for regular employees working at least 20 hours/week) may include medical, dental, vision, retirement options, employee stock purchase program, paid holidays, vacation/sick leave accrual, disability and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and professional membership support. Specific benefits depend on employment status and location, and may vary for temporary/casual roles.

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Location & Work Environment

• Primary work region: Northern California (field assignments). Official posting location: Penngrove, CA.
• Fieldwork may include rugged terrain and exposure to inclement weather; typical office tasks may require extended periods using a computer.

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Equal Employment & Accessibility

Careertakes and our client are committed to inclusive hiring. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please notify the Careertakes team.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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