Topic ID #16559 - posted 2/22/2012 9:22 AM

Field Representative - The Archaeological Conservancy - Southwest Region



Jennifer Palmer

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: Field Representative-Southwest Region

General Information: The Archaeological Conservancy (TAC) is the only national organization that acquires preserves and manages archaeological sites in the U.S. Founded in 1980, the organization is seeking a field representative to assist the regional director and staff. The organization is small, but growing. See: www.americanarchaeology.org

Program Objectives:

1. Acquire, preserve and manage archaeological sites in the Southwest (AZ, UT, NM, CO, WY, MT, TX, OK, KS, NE, and SD)
2. Generate support funds for this program.
3. Build public support for archaeological preservation.
Position Responsibility is to assist the regional director to:
1. Complete all phases of land acquisition projects including:
a) Research and evaluate proposed preservation projects. b) Conduct extended negotiations with landowners to acquire property through gift or purchase.
c) Work with central office on tax, legal and financial matters relating to acquisitions.
2. Generate funding for specific acquisition projects.
3. Work with interested persons and groups (including governments) to build support for archaeological site preservation.
4. Develop management plans and coordinate site stewards for the preserves.

Qualifications:

1. Demonstrated preservation/conservation ethic and/or public interest ethic. Must be highly motivated.
2. Bachelors degree in archaeology with some additional graduate education and field work in the above states.
3. Experience in real estate, law, business, dealing with landowners or entrepreneurship.
4. Experience with archaeological site preservation and/or cultural resource management.
5. Excellent speaking, writing, and computer skills.
6. Ability to work with a wide variety of people from farmers to corporate executives.
7. Ability to work independently and decisively and to successfully complete a wide variety of tasks. Ability advance a number of projects simultaneously.

Availability: Immediately

Salary: Depends on experience. Excellent benefits and opportunity for advancement.

Location: Based in Albuquerque, NM with extensive travel throughout the region (persons unable to travel extensively need not apply).

Application Procedure: Send resume and letter indicating interest in this position to The Archaeological Conservancy, 5301 Central Ave. NE Suite 902, Albuquerque, NM 87108-1517. tacsw@nm.net
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