Senior Archaeological Crew Lead
Quick answer
The Great Basin Institute is hiring a temporary, hybrid Senior Archaeological Crew Lead in Elko, Nevada, paying $33/hour to manage cultural resource surveys and lead field crews for the USFS.
- Role
- Senior Archaeological Crew Lead
- Organization
- The Great Basin Institute
- Location
- Elko, Nevada
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $33 per hour
- Category
- Research & Evaluation
- Apply by
- 2026-07-07
The role
The Great Basin Institute is seeking a Senior Archaeology Crew Lead to perform Section 106 cultural resource surveys, site recording, and monitoring within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. This role involves leading field crews, ensuring safety, managing data quality, and acting as a liaison between USFS staff and field teams. The position requires a mix of fieldwork and office-based data management to support forest resilience and cultural resource preservation. It is a temporary, full-time role based in Elko, Nevada, requiring travel and remote backcountry work.
What you'll do
- Lead archaeology crews in field surveys to document and characterize cultural resources.
- Perform monitoring of existing sites and complete condition assessments.
- Manage GPS data, create GIS maps, and ensure documentation quality for the USFS heritage database.
- Facilitate communication between agency partners and field crew members.
- Oversee crew safety, training, and project logistics.
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a related discipline.
- At least two consecutive years of archaeology-related fieldwork experience.
- Proven experience leading field crews and ensuring safety and data fidelity.
- Proficiency in GPS navigation and compass use.
- Clean, valid state-issued driver’s license and ability to operate 4WD vehicles.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Shared housing may be provided; 100% employer-paid Health, Dental, and Vision insurance starting the first of the month after the start date; $30/night camping per diem; overtime pay at 1.5x hourly rate.
Frequently asked questions
Where is this job located and what is the work setting?
The position is based in Elko, Nevada, within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, and operates in a hybrid capacity splitting time between field and office duties.
What is the compensation for this role?
The position pays $33 per hour, with overtime pay available at 1.5 times the hourly rate.
What are the key qualifications required?
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, at least two years of field experience, and demonstrated success leading field crews in remote settings.
By when do I need to apply?
Interested candidates should submit their application materials no later than July 07, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Great Basin Institute's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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