Please send resumés to: jobinfo@ainw.com
Who We Are
AINW is a premier cultural resources consulting firm of the Pacific Northwest. We are architectural historians, archaeologists, and technical specialists who have a passion for history and are dedicated to positively impacting our community in the present. At AINW you will work with multidisciplinary teams to balance new infrastructure development with the preservation of important places. You will play a significant role in contributing to local knowledge of cultural history. Safety, sustainability, equity, and diversity are important to us, and we are committed to making a positive impact in our community.
Where You’ll Work
AINW’s headquarters are in Portland, Oregon. We complete projects throughout the Pacific Northwest and are expanding operations in the Puget Sound area. We prefer that you live in the Pacific Northwest and work in AINW’s Portland office as needed.
Your Opportunity With AINW
AINW has open positions for archaeological assistants. An Archaeological Assistant assists with field projects, some of which may require travel and overnight stays. Most of our work is in Oregon and Washington. This position is responsible for a variety of tasks related to project work in the field and the laboratory. This position is temporary, and project based. The pay rate is $20.00 to $28.00 per hour.
Essential Responsibilities
- Working as part of an archaeological team conducting field work.
- Performing heavy physical labor using a variety of hand tools and equipment.
- Carrying equipment and setting up work sites, at times far removed from access roads.
- Documenting excavation sites and the data recovered.
- Conducting surface surveys and excavating shovel tests, quarter test units, and 1×1-meter units.
- Mapping sites and features and sketching soil stratigraphy.
- Working in weather conditions that can become very severe.
- Will drive company vehicles regularly, some of which will be large 4X4 vehicles.
Secondary Responsibilities
- Cleaning hand tools and equipment, washing trucks.
- Will perform other duties as assigned.
Your Qualifications
To be successful in this position, you should meet the minimum requirements listed below. If you don’t meet the minimum requirements but think you are a good fit for this position, reach out and let us know how your equivalent knowledge and experience meet our needs.
- Preferred at least one year of archaeological field work experience which includes site excavation.
- B.S./B.A. degree in anthropology with course work specific to archaeology.
- Ability to write clearly and succinctly.
- Previous experience with site forms and cataloging.
- Ability to work with detailed and standardized processes and routines.
- Ability to proficiently conduct excavations, from shovel testing to data recovery.
- Ability to complete assigned tasks effectively and efficiently.
- Ability to anticipate next steps in all work assigned and take appropriate action.
- Ability to work well with others – communicate clearly, be team oriented, willing to contribute above and beyond basic expectations, and provide support and leadership to those less skilled and experienced.
- Strong work ethic, integrity, and professionalism.
- Candidates must be competent with Microsoft Office Suite.
- The ability to lift and carry heavy loads, and to bend, stoop, twist, and turn while holding heavy or cumbersome objects.
- The ability to work long hours outdoors in all types of terrain and at times, in extreme weather conditions.
- A current driver license and a driving record that qualifies the employee for inclusion on the Company’s vehicle operator insurance plan.
We Want To Hear From You
If you are interested in joining our team, please send a letter of interest and availability, and a current resume/vita that provides information about your capabilities and employment experience to jobinfo@ainw.com. Let us know if you have areas of specialization and/or interest that we should know about. If you would like additional information, ask us at jobinfo@ainw.com. We look forward to hearing from you!