Archaeology
Archaeology is one of four fields in anthropology. As such, jobs in archaeology require unique skills.
Recommendations
- Take as many courses in archaeology as you are allowed!
- Look for volunteer or other work opportunities with the Center for Archaeological Studies.
- Attend the Missouri Archaeological Society meetings when you can.
- Consider enrolling in ANT 351, Field Archaeology at least once. Field School is a must have experience before leaving college.
- Check out this site for archaeology-specific jobs: https://www.shovelbums.org/.
Undergraduate and graduate positions
There are many places to find work in archaeology, on both the undergraduate and graduate levels. For an updated list of positions around the country, check out the Archaeology Fieldwork.
Matt Nowak
Anthropology alumni
BS in Anthropology and Certificate in Cultural Resource Management
| Organization | Types of positions | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Atkins North America | Field Technician (BA/BS) | Austin, TX |
| Cultural Surveys Hawai'i | Archaeologists/ Cultural Researcher (BA/BS) | Hawai'i |
| Metcalf Archaeological Consultants | Staff Archaeologist (BA/BS) | Colorado, N. Dakota, Montana |
| MO Department of Natural Resources | Cultural Resource Preservationist I & II (BA/BS) | Jefferson City, MO |
| MO Department of Transportation | Archaeologist (BA/BS) | Jefferson City, MO |
| Smithsonian Institution | Museum Curator (Aeronautics) (BA/BS) | Washington DC |
| Tetra Tech | Archaeological Field Director (BA/BS) | Buffalo, NY |
| US Army Corp of Engineers | Archaeologist (BA/BS) | Vicksburg, MS; Baltimore, MD; Little Rock, AR |
| US Department of Fish & Wildlife Service | Archaeologist (BA/BS) | Bismark, ND |
| US Department Of The Interior, Bureau of Land Management | Archaeologist (BA/BS) | Vernal, UT; Battle Mountain, NV |
| US Department Of The Interior, National Park Service | Archaeologist (BA/BS) | Kula, HI; Washington DC; Holbrook, AZ |
| USDA Forest Service | Archaeologist (BA/BS) | Ketchikan, AK; McCall, ID; Ketchikan, AK; Idaho Falls, ID; Mount Shasta, CA |
| Weller & Associates Archaeological Firm | Field Supervisor (BA/BS) | Columbus, OH |
| Mark Twain National Forest | Archaeologist (BA/BS) | Rolla, MO |
Position availability
Remember to verify that the position is still available! If it isn’t, don't stop there! Continue to check the organization and our website for new opportunities.