Lunch and Learn: “African-Diasporic Peoples of Oklahoma and Indian Territories: Genealogy, Story & Culture” presentation by Shelby R. B. Ward, April 11 2024

Lunch and Learn: “African-Diasporic Peoples of Oklahoma and Indian Territories: Genealogy, Story & Culture” presentation by Shelby R. B. Ward

April 11, 12 p.m.1:15 p.m Central Time 

On Thursday, April 11, from noon to 1:15 p.m., the State Historic Preservation Office will host a free webinar with Shelby R. B. Ward.

The State of Oklahoma and Indian Territories are home to various African-Diasporic people groups, from Five Tribes Freedmen Communities to All-Black Towns and beyond. In this “Lunch and Learn” webinar, attorney, genealogist, and community historian Shelby Ward (Choctaw Freedman) will address key themes in the genealogy of African-descendent peoples and share research tips for people exploring black communities in Oklahoma. Topics include studying migration patterns, reading self-reflective sources of knowledge, and creating cultural artifacts for family storykeeping.

Register for the Webinar

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Call for Application: 2024 Chavic Summer Seminar

Applications Due April 8 2024

 

Disability Histories in the Visual Archive: Redress, Protest, and Justice

Sunday, June 9 – Friday, June 14, 2024

American Antiquarian Society
185 Salisbury Street
Worcester, MA 01609

Led by Laurel Daen and Jennifer Van Horn

The 2024 Center for Historic American Visual Culture (CHAViC) summer seminar will focus on the visual and material cultures of disability in eighteenth and nineteenth-century North America. Participants will hone their skills in visual and material culture analysis, learn key methods and theories, including cripping, and gain experience working closely with archives and visual materials that support disability history. We will explore the unparalleled collections of the AAS, especially the library’s exemplary graphic arts collection of prints, photographs, and ephemera as well as collections materials on related topics such as education and printing for the blind.

The seminar will interrogate disability as lived experience, analytical category, and site for creativity and protest. Centering the histories of diverse peoples, we will explore topics such as enslavement, colonization, indigeneity, gender, education, warfare, and disability rights. Participants will actively work toward disability justice by attending to understudied and obscured histories, by questioning how we can use visual and material things to redress past injustices and dismantle ableism, and by considering equitable archival access.

Interdisciplinary in approach, the seminar welcomes scholars across multiple fields and areas of expertise that might include art history, Black studies, design history, disability studies, medical humanities, histories of vast early America, Native and Indigenous studies, and visual and material culture studies. Librarians, museum professionals, and public historians are encouraged to apply. No previous experience in disability studies or visual culture is required.

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Conference: Global Indigenous Studies from Multiple Perspectives, Indiana University, November 15-17 2024

November 15-17, 2024
Indiana Memorial Union
900 E. 7th Street, Bloomington, IN 47405

Registration will open soon.

Throughout the world, ethnic minorities and Indigenous people have strived to protect their rich heritages and linguistic characteristics against colonial powers, expanding nation-states, as well as the homogenizing forces of globalization. It is increasingly being recognized, exemplified by UNITED NATIONS’ “Indigenous Languages Decade” (2022-2032) (https://en.unesco.org/idil2022-2032), that Indigenous languages and the epistemologies embedded in them are fundamental for the perseverance of biological and cultural diversities. The protection and promotion of linguistic diversity help to improve the human potential, agency, and local governance of native speakers of endangered languages, which is especially critical in the face of climate change and environmental degradation.

The First Conference on Global Indigenous Studies (CGIS 2024) is a multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary event that will bring together national and international scholars, educators, practitioners, students, policy makers, activists, academic institutions, Indigenous organizations, governmental and non-governmental organizations. The participants in this conference will be involved in a local and global dialogue and exchange of ideas, research, and experiences on the themes of the event.

Position Announcement: Historical Archaeologist, southeastern United States

TerraXplorations, Inc. (TerraX) seeks a Historical Archaeologist with regional
experience in the southeastern United States, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia,
Louisiana, Tennessee, and Mississippi. We are looking for a dedicated professional
seeking a permanent, full-time position with the opportunity for advancement. Salary
is between $60,000 and $80,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and
experience.
Specific skills we are looking for in this position include:
 Historic archaeological experience and knowledge of the southeastern United
States.
 Experience working with field and laboratory staff.
 A clear understanding of Section 106 and the ability to apply the associated
criteria.
 Experience developing technical reports, including writing and research.
 The ability to assist with historical artifact analysis.
 Understanding of state field and reporting guidelines.
 Ability to develop and carry out historic archaeological research.

Benefits that TerraX provides include:
 Medical Insurance: 1/2 of the cost covered by TerraX
 Dental Insurance:  Available at employee cost (discounted rate)
 Vision Insurance:  Available at employee cost (discounted rate)
 401(k) (up to 4% employer matched)
 Paid holidays (8 days per year)
 Paid Time Off
 Work from home, flexible work schedule.
 Paid one regional and one national conference, if presenting, per year

Responsibilities:
 Direct and manage historic research for clients in both the public and private
sectors, including simultaneous projects.
 Work with Field Archaeologists and Principal Investigators to interpret
historical artifacts and features.
 Assist the laboratory in artifact analysis and interpretation.
 Assist in the development of scopes of work and private/public sector
proposals.
 Conduct pre-field and archival research.

 Occasionally conduct fieldwork for archaeological monitoring,
survey, and evaluation, including projects that may require stays away from
home.
 Conduct analyses, interpret analytical data, and prepare technical reports.
 Interact with clients and staff in a professional and effective manner.

Qualifications:
 A graduate degree in Anthropology.
 Meet or exceed the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards (48 FR 44716) for
archaeology.
 A minimum of 3 years of experience as a professional archaeologist, including
all Phases of archaeological field investigations
 Must be proficient/have technical experience with Microsoft Office Suite,
Adobe Pro, and Google Suite (Google Sheets, Drive, and Docs)
Preferred Qualifications:
 A graduate degree in Anthropology.
 5 years of experience as a professional archaeologist, including all Phases of
archaeological field investigations.
 Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite, ESRI, and a Statistics
program (i.e., SPSS)

To apply, send a CV/resume along with a list of three professional references to hr@terraxplorations.com. Please put “Historical Archaeologist” in the subject line.

Position Announcement: Instructional Postdoctoral Fellow, University of New Mexico

The Museum Studies Program at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a post-doctoral fellow position to begin August 1, 2024. This is a full-time position with specialization in museums, material culture and cultural heritage in the Americas. Applicants must have a PhD in Anthropology, Art History, History, Native American Studies or a related field by date of appointment. For best consideration, all application materials must be received by April 10, 2024.

Applicants must have demonstrated experience in research with specialization in museum collections, material culture or heritage sites of the Americas, and engagement with Indigenous communities.

The duties will include but are not limited to developing and leading courses in Museum Studies (1 course per semester), advising and supervising UNM students in their academic studies, coordinating hands-on training and professional development activities with campus and regional museum partners. Research responsibilities will include but are not limited to working with campus and regional museum partners to develop community-engaged practices in museum collections care, interpretation, and access. Fellow will also support grant seeking and reporting for Museum Studies projects focused on public humanities.

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Hybrid Talk: Reparative Acts and the Caste of Archival Erasure, March 27, 2024 10:00-12:00pm Central Time

About the talk

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As libraries, archives, and museums strive to be welcoming to all people, they are confronting bias and subsequent harm in how cultural heritage materials have been collected, described, and shared. Whose stories are told? Whose stories are marginalized? Whose stories are misrepresented or silenced? Reparative archiving is one approach by which we might find solutions to the bias and limits of the archive and begin to repair the ruptures and past harms.

As our guest speaker, Lae’l Hughes-Watkins, Associate Director of Engagement, Inclusion, and Reparative Archiving in Special Collections and University Archives at the University of Maryland has written, “the building of a reparative archive via acquisition, advocacy, and utilization can assist in decolonizing traditional archives and bringing historically oppressed voices in from the margins.” Please join the University of Chicago Library, the Center for the Study of Race, Politics, and Culture, and the Department of Race, Diaspora, and Indigeneity to learn about social justice through reparative archival praxis.

Event Details

  • Title: Reparative Acts and the Caste of Archival Erasure
  • Speaker: Lae’l Hughes-Watkins
  • When: March 27, 2024 10:00-12:00pm
  • Where: Hybrid – Regenstein Library room 122 and Zoom
  • This event will be closed captioned. To request other accommodations, please contact adrianho@uchicago.edu as soon as possible.

Please register:

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Position Announcement: Assistant Professor in Indigenous Information Studies (Research Stream), The University of British Columbia

The University of British Columbia’s School of Information welcomes all eligible candidates to apply for the position of Assistant Professor in Indigenous Information Studies. The position is expected to commence as early as July 1, 2024.

We seek an innovative scholar and educator, with direct experience contributing to Indigenous information initiatives, to join our faculty. Candidates for this position should have a Ph.D. in Library & Information Studies, Indigenous studies, or a cognate area (e.g., Media Studies, Data Science, Human Geography, Human Computer Interaction, Interaction Design). Verifiable experience working on Indigenous-led information projects or programs (e.g., Indigenous data sovereignty; Indigenous/Tribal Librarianship; First Nations, Inuit, or Métis language stewardship; or repatriation initiatives), is required. The position will require subject expertise intertwined with the capacity to enliven this knowledge within classroom contexts. The holder of this position must be able to work with students and faculty from diverse backgrounds, who align with a multiplicity of knowledge traditions, and share an interest in learning about and contributing to Indigenous Information Studies.

Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants are expected to hold a Ph.D. in Information Studies, Indigenous Studies, or a cognate field. We welcome applications from candidates who are in the final stages of completion of a Ph.D. Preference will be given to candidates with the knowledge and ability to teach across more than one of the following areas: Indigenous information protocols, practices and legal systems, long-term stewardship of information within Indigenous communities or organizations; Indigenous data sovereignty; design of digital and/or land-based information and records systems for Indigenous communities; data analytics and data management and services in support of Indigenous peoples’ priorities. The ideal candidate will have:

  • Established relationships with Indigenous communities or organizations, preferably in the geographic region of the Pacific Northwest of North America;
  • A record of meritorious research products (quality over quantity);
  • A demonstrated record of, or evident potential for, high quality instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels;
  • Evidence of and a commitment to practicing with empathy, understanding, and respect for diverse and divergent perspectives and behaviors in their teaching, research, and service activities;
  • Willingness to teach in a multi-disciplinary context with students, staff, and faculty from a wide range of backgrounds;
  • A demonstrated capacity for community, professional and/or academic service.

The School of Information acknowledges that within higher education in Canada, traditional or conventional academic pathways can reinforce biases in the filling of faculty posts. We encourage applications that may not fit this mold and challenge our ideas of teaching, scholarship and research.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to undertake an active program of original research, publication, and other knowledge sharing activities; to teach courses and undertake student supervision in Indigenous information studies at the graduate and potentially undergraduate level; and contribute to leadership and service initiatives within the School of Information. Other activities include student advising and membership of administrative committees as assigned by the director. As a member of our multi-disciplinary faculty contingent, the candidate will have the opportunity to develop their own specialized courses as well as to teach and adapt ongoing courses.

This is a tenure-track position in the Research Professoriate Stream and the successful candidate will be reviewed for reappointment, tenure, and promotion in subsequent years, in accordance with the Collective Agreement. We draw attention to the Collective Agreement’s language on evidence: “Evidence may include a diverse set of outputs outside the general norms of any given discipline, such as but not limited to curation or creation of artistic or cultural exhibits, significant oral dissemination of research, policy development, and community engaged scholarship under the ownership of Indigenous nations.” For a description of the rank Assistant Professor and the criteria for tenure and promotion, see https://hr.ubc.ca/working-ubc/faculty-collective-agreement-and-policies.

School of Information

The School of Information hosts top-ranked professional graduate programs in Library and Information Studies and Archival Studies, a concentration in First Nations and Indigenous Information Studies, as well as an MA in Children’s Literature, a Doctoral Program, and an undergraduate program in Informatics. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the educational experiences of the next generation of researchers and professionals learning alongside Indigenous communities and organizations to support Indigenous peoples’ long-term aspirations, to develop and hone teaching expertise, and to build a strong research portfolio in a generative and supportive environment.

Equity and mutual respect are core values of the School of Information; we pay particular attention to the needs of marginalized and under-represented groups of people. As a School we are engaged in implementing UBC’s Indigenous Strategic Plan (ISP) (https://isp.ubc.ca/) alongside the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and the Scarborough Charter. We aspire to create a diverse, inclusive, and equitable school for faculty, staff and students of all backgrounds and identities.

The University and the Faculty of Arts

UBC has an international reputation for excellence in advanced research and learning. It is located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, one of the world’s most beautiful and culturally diverse cities. UBC-Vancouver’s Point Grey Campus is located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) People, with whom UBC shares a Memorandum of Affiliation. For information relating to Indigenous engagement at UBC, visit http://indigenous.ubc.ca/.

Application materials

Applications are to be submitted before April 15, 2024, via this online form: https://lais.air.arts.ubc.ca/assistant-professor-in-indigenous-information-studies-research-stream/

Applicants should be prepared to upload in the following order and in a single PDF:

  • Letter of application; A structured 2-page cover letter which addresses the following:
    • Summary of applicant’s most significant research contributions (1/4 page);
    • Description of the applicant’s ongoing work in support of Indigenous information initiatives and 3-5 year research plan (1 page);
    • Teaching and mentorship experience and statement (1/4 page);
    • Equity, diversity, and inclusion statement of the applicant’s contributions to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in academic, professional, or community contexts (1/4 page);
    • Summary of the applicant’s service commitments, including any outside the university setting (1/4 page).
  • Curriculum vitae (no page limit).
  • Evidence of teaching effectiveness (i.e. sample syllabi, teaching evaluations, etc., no page limit)
  • Name, title, and affiliation, and contact information of three references. Note, reference letters are not required with initial application material, but will be requested from candidates who are long-listed for the position.

Long-listed applicants will be asked to arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be sent directly by their referees via email to ischool.recruit@ubc.ca with the subject line “Assistant Professor Position in Indigenous Information Studies”. Short-listed candidates will be expected to travel for an on-campus visit.

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Remote Talk Announcement: Decolonizing Creative Practice, Arizona State University, 13 March 2024

Decolonizing Creative Practice

Arizona State University (Tempe, Arizona) | March 13, 2024 | 6:00 pm (MST)

In-person and livestreamed

Presented by the Arizona Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies

Join the Arizona Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies for a dynamic conversation with theater practitioners Larissa FastHorse, author of the critically acclaimed The Thanksgiving Play, Michael John Garcés, award winning playwright and director, and Ty Defoe, interdisciplinary artist and Grammy winner. FastHorse, Defoe, and Garcés work together to develop creative practices that can enter Indigenous communities in a supportive and non-extractive way. They will discuss how this practice can sometimes produce a theatrical-based product, but it is the process of creating that is the focus of their work.

Larissa FastHorse (Sicangu Lakota Nation) is a 2020 MacArthur Fellow, award-winning writer/choreographer, and co-founder of Indigenous Direction, the nation’s leading consulting company for Indigenous arts and audiences. Larissa will be represented across the country in the 2023-2024 season with a revised book of the beloved Jerome Robbins Broadway musical, Peter Pan. She made her Broadway debut in the 2022-2023 season with her satirical comedy, The Thanksgiving Play making her the first known female, Native playwright to be produced on Broadway (second only to the great Lynne Riggs in the 1930s). The Thanksgiving Play has been one of the top ten most-produced plays in America for the last two seasons. She is the first Native American playwright in the history of American theater on that list.

Larissa is also one of the top twenty most-produced playwrights of last season. Additionally produced plays include For The PeopleThe Democracy ProjectWhat Would Crazy Horse Do?Landless and Cow Pie BingoAverage FamilyTeaching Disco Squaredancing to Our Elders: a Class PresentationVanishing Point and Cherokee Family Reunion. In the Fall of 2023, Larissa is a professor of practice (literature) at Arizona State University’s Department of English.

Ty Defoe  (Giizhig) is from the Oneida and Ojibwe Nations. He is an interdisciplinary-hyphenated artist, activist, writer, cultural worker, and shape-shifter. As a two-spirit person Ty aspires to an integral approach to artistic projects, social justice, indigeneity, and environmentalism. Ty gained recognition in many circles around the world including a Grammy Award. Ty is a professor of practice (literature) at Arizona State University’s Department of English.

Ty is a co-founder of Indigenous Direction (w/ Larissa FastHorse). His writing publications can be viewed in the Pitkin ReviewWoody Guthrie Anthology, The Thorny Locust Magazine, and Howl Round. He has received degrees from CalArts, Goddard College, NYU’s Tisch. A Theater Communications Group Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Fellow alumni and an artEquity facilitator. He guest appeared on Netflix show, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt as Young Anthony Black Elk and recently made his Broadway debut in Young Jean Lee’s Straight White Men (dir. by Anna Shapiro). Member of Dramatist Guild, Actor’s Equity, SDC, ASCAP, and First Nations Theater Guild. He lives in NYC and loves the color clear.

Michael John Garcés is a recipient of the Doris Duke Artist Award, the Princess Grace Statue, the Alan Schneider Director Award, TCG/New Generations Grant, and the Nonprofit Excellence Award from the Center of Nonprofit Management. He serves as Executive Vice President of the board of the Stage Directors and Choreography Society. Michael is a Professor of Practice (literature) at Arizona State University’s Department of English.  He is the former artistic director of Cornerstone Theater Company.

Plays he has written include 36 Yesses and Magic Fruit (Cornerstone); TOWN (Theatre Horizon); and south (Great Plains Theatre Commons). Directing credits include For the People by Ty Defoe and Larissa FastHorse (The Guthrie Theatre); Highland Park is Here by Mark Valdez (Cornerstone and Latino Theatre Company’s “Re:Encuentro 2021”); The Play You Want by Bernardo Cubria (The Road Theatre); Seize the King by Will Power (The Alliance); the just and the blind by Marc Bamuthi Joseph and composer Daniel Bernard Roumain (Carnegie Hall and The Kennedy Center); and a trilogy of plays in collaboration with Larissa FastHorse for Cornerstone: Urban RezNative Nation and Wicoun.

Livestream information

This event will be livestreamed by ASU Live. The recording will be available to watch on the ACMRS YouTube channel afterwards.

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Internship Announcement: CRDIP Archeology Member – Colonial National Historical Park and the Northeast Archeological Resources Program

American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS) and through the Cultural Resources Diversity Internship Program, is seeking an Archeology Member to assist in the project partnership between Colonial National Historical Park and the Northeast Archeological Resources Program that uses archeology to discover and interpret evidence of the lives of Africans and African Americans enslaved at the Travis Plantation.

For more information about ACE, please visit: www.usaconservation.org.

Start Date: May 13, 2024

Estimated End Date: August 2, 2024

*a 12-week minimum commitment is required *

The Cultural Resources Diversity Internship Program (CRDIP) is a professional development internship that introduces students and recent graduates, from backgrounds historically underrepresented in the National Parks, to career opportunities within Cultural Resource Management in the NPS. CRDIP participants will have the opportunity to attend several professional development webinars as well as write blogs or create videos about their projects throughout their term. To learn more: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/tellingallamericansstories/join-us.htm

This position is classified as a DHA (Direct Hire Authority) Internship. DHA positions target exceptional, current upper-level undergraduate or graduate students that are interested in pursuing careers with the NPS. DHA positions will be rigorous internships that develop the participant’s technical and creative thinking abilities, leadership skills, and problem-solving capabilities.

DHA applicants will be involved in cultural resource management projects that generate data and/or research that must be analyzed and presented to various stakeholders at the end of the internship. After successful completion of the internship and all DHA program requirements, and after graduation from the member’s degree program, the intern will be eligible to receive DHA non-competitive hiring eligibility.

Location: Colonial National Historical Park- Yorktown, VA

On May 13, 1607, Jamestown was established as the first permanent English settlement in North America. Three cultures came together – European, Virginia Indian and African-to create a new society that would eventually seek independence from Great Britain. On October 19, 1781, American and French troops defeated the British at Yorktown in the last major battle of the American Revolutionary War.

Having a personal vehicle is not required, but highly recommended for commuting and to access groceries and other needs on days off. For more information about the park, please visit: https://www.nps.gov/colo/index.htm

Position Overview: The Archeology Member will serve as a project archeological assistant on the Travis Site Archeological Project, an ongoing archeological research effort on Jamestown Island in Colonial National Historical Park. The Civil Rights Initiative-funded project is a partnership between the Northeast Archeological Resources Program (NARP) and Colonial National Historical Park (COLO). The project, in its third of four years, uses archeology to discover and interpret evidence of the lives of Africans and African Americans enslaved at the Travis Plantation. The intense and rigorous project will hone the ACE member’s excavation and lab skills with a field session of two weeks followed by post-field laboratory work and analysis of excavation results.

The project includes an active public and community engagement component in collaboration with the park’s interpretive staff and the College of William and Mary. Through these efforts, the ACE member will be exposed to the park’s/project’s external stakeholders. In addition to a presentation for the R1 Regional Archeologist, COLO staff and leadership, and the public, they will produce a close-of-fieldwork memo detailing project methods, activities, and results.

Schedule: During the field session, schedules typically consist of nine- to ten-hour days for fourteen days. Upon completion of fieldwork, the office schedule will be Monday to Friday; 8:00 am-4:30pm.

Position Benefits

Living Allowance: The ACE Member is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $700/week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly.

Housing: Housing is the responsibility of the member and not provided by ACE or NPS. A reimbursement not to exceed $1,000/month will be provided to help offset the cost of housing.

Provided Training/Orientation: ACE members will receive position specific training and an orientation outlining ACE policies and procedures, clear guidance on prohibited activities, and networks for support. Specific training may include archeological field excavation methods and techniques, surveys and mapping with Global Navigational Satellite System (GNSS), and cataloging artifacts in the Interior Collections Management System (ICMS).

Public Land Corps Hiring Authority: Members serving under this agreement may be eligible for a federal hiring authority upon completion of their term of service and 640 hours of service. If the duration of a PLC-eligible term is not long enough for Members to accrue 640 hours of service (~16 weeks), the total hours served at the completion of the term may be eligible to be combined with hours accrued from another PLC-eligible term to meet the 640 hours requirement. PLC projects also include specific eligibility requirements such as age and citizenship. Please contact ACE staff with questions about eligibility, or view general information online: https://www.usaconservation.org/epic/#eligibility-requirements.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Education, experience, and/or demonstrated interest in archeology, anthropology, or a related discipline
  • Understanding of archaeological method and theory as well as field excavation techniques equivalent with the completion of an archeological field school
  • Ability to present work in a concise and professional manner to a wide audience
  • Members must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident, as required by U.S. government contracts
  • Willing and able to represent ACE and the partner organization in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner
  • Ability to be both self-directed/work alone, and be a positive, contributing member of a group
  • A valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record (documentation to be provided upon request), to regularly operate government vehicles.
  • Willing to undergo and must pass the required two-part criminal history check
  • Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
  • ACE Members will need to complete bi-weekly timesheets, beginning of term feedback forms, end of term evaluations and for longer terms, a mid-term evaluation
  • To learn more about eligibility requirements, please visit our website here

Preferred:

  • Experience with GIS technologies
  • Completion of an archeological field school

Physical Demands, Work Environment and Working Conditions:

  • Physical Demands: Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, hiking, carrying, digging, using hands to handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, talking and hearing. Manual dexterity required for use of various tools, computer keyboard/mouse and other office equipment. Required to stoop, kneel, climb stairs, and/or crouch. Ability to hike 2 miles and work in rough terrain (i.e. rugged backcountry environments, heat and humidity, ticks and tick-borne illnesses, chiggers, and snakes).
  • Weight Lifted or Force Exerted: Frequently moves up to 40 pounds, ability to move up to 60 pounds.
  • Environmental: Outdoor and indoor conditions. Work environment conditions can change frequently; working under adverse weather conditions and in various climates. There will be safety precautions taken during each field visit to prevent and avoid potential dangers in the field. Office environment conditions; indoor air quality is good and temperature is controlled.

Environmental Conditions/Hazards: The ACE member(s) may encounter environmental conditions/hazards including poison ivy, biting insects, ticks, and seasonal heat and humidity. Sunscreen and insect repellant are supplied, but the member should come equipped for working in such conditions. Long pants and sturdy closed-toed shoes or boots must be worn during fieldwork. The member is expected to conduct duties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to endanger self, fellow staff/members, or cultural resources.

Vehicle and Equipment Use/Safety: If a vehicle is required for the accomplishment of the duties, one will be provided by the NPS. Any tools required for the accomplishment of the duties will be provided by the NPS. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), typically provided by the NPS, will be mandatory for any activity that requires it. Strict adherence to NPS and ACE equipment training, certification and safety protocols is required.

To Apply: Please submit your resume, a cover letter demonstrating your interest and experience, and contact information for three professional/academic references to the online application page for this position here: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/. Early consideration will be given as resumes are received. This position may close at any time. If you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to contact ACE EPIC NPS CRDIP Member Manager, Samira Rosario Martinez (she/they), at srosario-martinez@usaconservation.org.

EEO: American Conservation Experience provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, American Conservation Experience complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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