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Archaeology Crew Lead (NPS, Death Valley National Park)

Great Basin Institute, California

Pay
$27.50/hr
Job type
Crew chief / field director
Duration
Seasonal / project-based
Per diem
Yes
Lodging
Provided
Posted
Sep 29, 2026

About this job

Project-based or seasonal crew chief / field director position with Great Basin Institute, in California. The posting mentions per diem and lodging. Listed requirements include a bachelor's degree.

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What this kind of job involves

Crew chiefs and field directors lead a field crew on survey, testing or excavation. They assign units or transects, check field forms and maps, keep the crew safe and on schedule, and report to the project archaeologist or principal investigator.

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How the pay compares

This posting's pay, at about $27.50/hr (the midpoint of its range), is within the typical range for private and other non-federal postings on this site: a median of $25.21/hr and a typical range of $22.55–$28.88/hr, based on 14 postings. See how advertised pay is calculated.

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