JOB TITLE: Archaeologist I LOCATION: Kellogg Center, 328 W Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN 55102 COMPENSATION: $24.93 hourly minimum STATUS & HOURS: Full-time, temporary position (approximately 2,080 annual hours) through December 31, 2024. BENEFITS: Eligible to participate in State Employee Group Insurance Program with employer contribution. Generous vacation and sick time accruals. DESIGNATION: Temporary POSTING DATE: June 21, 2024 DEADLINE DATE: July 5, 2024 TO APPLY: Interested applicants must apply online at the Minnesota Historical Society s career center at www.mnhs.org/jobs and include a resume and cover letter by the application deadline date. DESCRIPTION: This position exists to conduct archaeological, historical resource research as well as preservation projects on public lands. The MNHS Archaeology department provides this service through an interagency agreement with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. SUMMARY OF WORK: 1) Conduct archaeological and historical research to identify, evaluate and protect archaeological and historical resources in areas of agency undertakings; 2) Document and prepare reports on all phases of research to satisfy contractual and professional obligations; 3) Conduct analysis of archaeological field data to document and interpret the results of field research; 4) Assist in the development of project-specific research designs to identify, evaluate, and protect historical and archaeological resources threatened by agency development projects; 5) Assist in the management of archaeological and historical research projects to ensure agency compliance with historic preservation law and agency policy; and 6) Provide professional expertise to others. Should you have questions with the application process, email humanresources@mnhs.org. At MNHS, we don t just accept difference we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on diversity for the benefit of our employees, our products and services, and our community. The Minnesota Historical Society believes that an inclusive culture among our team members is critical to our success as a historical society and museum, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Minnesota Historical Society is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and employer.