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Position Announcement

Project Director

PaleoWest Archaeology

Denver, Colorado

PaleoWest is looking to fill a Project Director position for our Denver, Colorado office.  The candidate must possess an advanced degree in Anthropology or another applicable field.  Under the supervision of the Rocky Mountain Regional Vice President and the guidance of the Director of Field Operations, he Project Director will develop and run archaeological projects throughout the Rocky Mountain region and will be asked to manage projects in other areas of the West as necessary.  This midlevel salaried position offers advancement opportunities in a growing ACRA-member firm, and provides health and leave-time benefits, as well as cash bonuses for productivity, performance, and academic publication.  The successful candidate will be fit, resourceful, dedicated, organized, and possess outstanding writing skills.  Our Project Directors also need to be able to communicate deftly with clients, agencies, tribes, subordinates, and colleagues.  Candidates must have prior experience managing projects and supervising field personnel with an eye towards efficiency and thoroughness.  The position requires the ability to prepare, plan, and execute logistically challenging fieldwork in a successful and independent manner. Familiarity with the historic and prehistoric archaeology of the Rocky Mountain region is highly preferred for this position.  You must be a Registered Professional Archaeologist, or qualified to become one upon hire. Please submit a current CV and brief letter of intent/personal statement to work@paleowest.com with “Project Director – Denver” in the subject line.

Salary range is $38,000 to $46,000/year, depending on value and marketability of successful candidate’s skillset.

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