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Application deadline extended! State of Alaska – Office of History and Archaeology (OHA) Survey Unit – Archaeologist I/II
The State of Alaska – Office of History and Archaeology (OHA) Survey Unit is hiring a permanent Archaeologist I/II. The survey unit conducts cultural resource surveys for state and federal project sponsors across all of Alaska. This unit conducts cultural resource surveys for both state and federal project sponsors across Alaska—ranging from remote backcountry expeditions in the rugged interior to accessible front-country investigations in State Park units. This Anchorage-based position includes seasonal field travel.
The posting is live until May 5th, 2025 (5:00 pm).
Apply here:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/jobs/newprint/4900495
Job opportunity: Senior Archaeologist at Owl Ridge Natural Resource Consultants
Owl Ridge Natural Resource Consultants is seeking a Senior Archaeologist. Details about the position can be found at: www.owlridgenrc.com/careers/
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and professional writing sample to careers@owlridgenrc.com. All documents must be in pdf format.
Opportunity to join the Anchorage Historic Preservation Commission
The Municipality of Anchorage is seeking a candidate with professional experience in archeology to join the Anchorage Historic Preservation Commission. This Historic Preservation Commission makes recommendations to the Mayor and Anchorage Assembly in matters of preserving our community’s historic and cultural heritage sites, and promotes historic preservation throughout the Municipality.
The HPC meets most every month, on Thursday evenings. The meetings are held at City Hall, and participants may join remotely via Microsoft Teams. This would be an exciting time to join the Commission as we are revitalizing the program and embarking on a historic resources inventory database and map app, a historic and heritage preservation plan for all the Municipality, and a variety of other projects.
Interested parties should reach out to Tom Davis to find out how to connect and apply!
Announcement: Archaeological Human Remains Detection Dog Training in Anchorage May 14-15, 2025
Alaska Journal of Anthropology Volume 22 (1-2) 2024
The long awaited delivery has arrived! Copies of the 2024 Alaska Journal of Anthropology Volume 22 (1-2) are now available for purchase on our Publications Shop. If you, your company, or someone you know would like to purchase a physical copy for $30.00 or digital copy for $20.00.
Job announcement: State of Alaska – Office of History and Archaeology (OHA) Survey Unit – Archaeologist I/II
The State of Alaska – Office of History and Archaeology (OHA) Survey Unit is hiring a permanent Archaeologist I/II. The survey unit conducts cultural resource surveys for state and federal project sponsors across all of Alaska. This unit conducts cultural resource surveys for both state and federal project sponsors across Alaska—ranging from remote backcountry expeditions in the rugged interior to accessible front-country investigations in State Park units. This Anchorage-based position includes seasonal field travel.
The posting is live from April 8 through April 22, 2025 (5:00 pm).
Apply here:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/jobs/newprint/4900495
Job announcement: Archaeologist/Cultural Resources Specialist
Micheal Baker International is seeking a full time Archaeologist/Cultural Resources Specialist to support their operations in Fairbanks or Anchorage. Learn more and apply at their website:
https://ebxs.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2/job/308078/?utm_medium=jobshare&utm_source=External+Job+Share
Alaska Archaeology Month poster
Copies of the 2025 Alaska Archaeology Month poster are now available! Download a digital edition here or contact Dael Devenport with your mailing address to request a printed copy.
This year’s poster is competing against 12 others in the SAA State Archaeology Poster Contest… Don’t forget to show your support for Alaska’s cultural heritage (and support the competition) with a vote!
2025 Conference Program now available!
Download the 2025 Schedule-at-a-glance and 2025 Conference program here!
Hot off the Press!
The newest Aurora – the Alaska Anthropological Association’s Monograph Series is out! Buy your copy here!
