Archaeological Field Director

Job overview

The Archaeological Field Director role is hybrid in Tempe, AZ, with fieldwork throughout Arizona and adjacent states; the posting describes a hybrid schedule that may allow two remote-work days per week depending on the position. Compensation is $68,640–$85,280 per year, depending on experience and education. The role supports Logan Simpson’s cultural resources management work and its mission of guiding responsible change. The position exists to lead cultural resources fieldwork and produce accurate records and technical documents. It contributes to project delivery by managing crews, maintaining field-data quality, and mentoring staff across surveys, monitoring, testing, and data recovery.

What you'll do

• Manage fieldwork on cultural resources projects, including survey, archaeological monitoring, testing, and data recovery
• record cultural resources
• manage field crews
• operate GPS units with data recorders
• prepare site records
• conduct quality-control reviews of digital and paper field data
• prepare complex technical documents
• mentor staff. Fieldwork may involve remote locations, outdoor conditions, and camping.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

archaeological field director

tempe az

logan simpson

$68,640–$85,280/year

hybrid

cultural resources

archaeological survey

field crew leadership

gps data collection

technical reports

arizona

relocation assistance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• paid life and disability coverage
• paid family leave
• 401(k) with firm match
• PTO starting at 18 days per year and nine paid holidays
• professional development, tuition reimbursement, wellness allowance, paid parking, and paid public transit costs. Potential relocation assistance.

Why this role

The role includes work across Arizona and adjacent states and requires experience sufficient for Project Director listing on an Arizona State Museum blanket permit, with ability to obtain field-director-level permits for agency lands in Arizona.

About the employer

Logan Simpson is hiring for this role. Industry: Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services. Sector: 54.