Maritime / Underwater Archaeologist

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4380345997

https://talents.studysmarter.co.uk/companies/oceyon/maritime-underwater-archaeologist-30324162/

Start Date: March/April 2026 (flexible)

Engagement Type: Employment, 70-100%

Location Preference: Europe-based (remote with occasional travel). Preference for location in UK, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands or France.

Oceyon is a maritime exploration and recovery company focused on the recovery of lost maritime assets through a compliance-first, technology-driven approach. By combining archival intelligence, artificial intelligence, state-of-the-art technologies, and advanced survey methodologies, Oceyon transforms deep-sea recovery from speculative exploration into a structured, precise and data-driven process.

Our missions operate under strict legal, archaeological, and ESG frameworks, ensuring that maritime heritage considerations and responsible recovery remain central to all operations.

As we expand our regulatory and operational activities globally, we are seeking an experienced Maritime / Underwater Archaeologist to join our core team.Role Overview

The Maritime / Underwater Archaeologist will play a key role at the intersection of historical research, regulatory compliance, and offshore operations. The position combines academic expertise with operational execution, supporting the identification, assessment, licencing, and responsible recovery of high-value anthropogenic assets.

The successful candidate will contribute both onshore and offshore, working closely with historians, legal experts, engineers, survey teams, and government authorities.
Key Responsibilities

· Research and Target Assessment

o Conduct archival and historical research related to shipwrecks and maritime trade routes

o Assess archaeological significance and cultural heritage considerations of identified targets

o Contribute to site evaluation reports supporting operational decision-making

o Collaborate with archival intelligence and data teams to validate targets

· Regulatory and Government Engagement

o Support licencing processes with coastal states and regulatory authorities

o Prepare archaeological documentation required for licences and agreements

o Engage with national heritage agencies, museums, and archaeological institutions

o Support operational planning so that missions work in compliance with licencing terms and conditions

· Survey and Offshore Missions

o Participate in marine survey campaigns and offshore expeditions

o Provide archaeological supervision during survey and recovery operations

o Advise on site protection, documentation, and handling procedures

o Contribute to survey planning and methodology development

· Documentation and Reporting

o Produce archaeological assessments, technical reports, and compliance documentation

o Support ESG and heritage reporting requirements

o Maintain proper recording standards aligned with professional archaeological practices

· Strategic Collaboration

o Act as liaison with archaeological associations and academic partners

o Support development of Oceyon’s archaeological advisory network

o Contribute to internal best practices for responsible recovery operations
Required Profile & Background

· Master’s degree or PhD in Maritime Archaeology, Underwater Archaeology, Archaeology, or a related field

· Minimum 5 years of professional experience in maritime or underwater archaeology

· Demonstrated experience with shipwreck research or underwater cultural heritage projects

· Knowledge of international maritime heritage frameworks and licencing environments

· Experience working with government or heritage authorities
Desired Skills and Experience

· Offshore or marine fieldwork experience

· Strong archival research capabilities

· Familiarity with survey technologies such as sonar, ROVs, AUVs, or subsea imaging

· Understanding of legal and regulatory processes related to shipwreck recovery

· Experience working in multidisciplinary technical teams

· Excellent verbal and written reporting skills in English (additional languages are an advantage)
Personal Profile

· Practical and solution-oriented mindset

· Comfortable operating in both academic and commercial environments

· Strong communication and diplomatic skills

· Willingness to travel internationally and participate in offshore missions
What We Offer

· Opportunity to work at the frontier of maritime exploration and technology

· Participation in globally significant offshore projects

· Collaboration with experts across archaeology, AI, robotics, and subsea engineering

· Dynamic and international working environment

· Competitive compensation aligned with experience

Register now to attend Paleoamerican Odyssey 2026

https://liberalarts.tamu.edu/csfa/2026/02/11/save-the-date-paleoamerican-odyssey-2026

An International Conference on the First Americans October 14-17, 2026 Santa Fe Convention Center, Santa Fe, New Mexico

The Center for the Study of the First Americans invites you to participate in a three-day examination of the first people to explore and settle the Americas at the end of the last Ice Age. This conference is for everyone—archaeologists, avocational archaeologists, Quaternary scientists, students, and anyone interested in archaeology.

Much new information has been generated about the peopling of the Americas since the 2013 Paleoamerican Odyssey conference that is changing how we view the First Americans. The archaeological genetic revolution took place after 2013 with genomic analysis of human individuals and their dogs creating a biological outline of the ancestry of the First Americans and estimates for their arrival south of the Ice Sheets. New information has been generated about the coastal and inland corridors which more clearly define the timing of their opening and viability. The Western Stemmed Tradition of the Intermountain West now appears to be coeval with Clovis. Many new archaeological sites have been excavated in the Americas placing the arrival of humans between 23,000 and 16,000 years ago. New dating and other studies also tells us much about the timing and cause for the extinction of megafauna at the end of the Pleistocene and the role of humans in this event.

Come and hear 34 lectures given by preeminent scholars on all aspects of the study of the First Americans—the genetic history of the first Americans and their dogs, the earliest archaeological sites in Beringia, North America, Central America, and South America, the routes people took through and around the Ice Sheets covering Canada and more. Also, examine 400 poster presentations on a variety of topics and view displays of artifact casts from important sites.

There will be opportunities to ask questions, meet, and discuss the First Americans with the speakers, poster presenters, and others throughout the day and during our evening meet and greet sessions.

This will be the largest gathering of First Americans researchers since Paleoamerican Odyssey 2013!

Data Management and GIS Contractor

Data Management and GIS Contractor

Position Overview

Application Deadline: March 20, 2026

Salary: $100,000 – $120,000 Annually

Education Required: Graduate degree in data science, GIS, or related field preferred

Experience Required: Five years in data management or GIS analysis

Description

The Great Bear Sea Marine Protected Area Network and the Marine Plan Partnership for the North Pacific Coast (MaPP) collaborate with First Nations, the Province of British Columbia, and the Government of Canada to implement a large-scale marine protected area network in the Northern Shelf Bioregion. The initiative aims to protect and manage 30 percent of the Great Bear Sea while supporting sustainable marine stewardship and economic development.

The Data Management and GIS Contractor develops and implements a unified data management strategy supporting both initiatives while conducting regional spatial analysis. The role focuses on improving data mobilization, strengthening data governance and security, and maintaining spatial datasets and decision-support tools used by partner organizations involved in the Great Bear Sea MPA Network and MaPP programs.

Responsibilities

  • Develop a unified regional data management strategy and associated workplan supporting Network and MaPP monitoring programs.
  • Align data management processes with the Network monitoring framework, draft MaPP data management strategy, and related regional initiatives.
  • Support development of data sharing agreements among Network and MaPP partners.
  • Facilitate discussions among partners regarding regional data management strategy.
  • Conduct GIS analysis, management, and visualization of regional spatial datasets.
  • Compile and update spatial datasets including species distributions, habitat data, human activities, and MPA network footprint information.
  • Respond to partner requests for spatial data release, publication, and access.
  • Maintain spatial datasets and decision-support tools such as SeaSketch.
  • Maintain data inventories, file repositories, and associated metadata records.
  • Conduct network-scale spatial analysis to evaluate progress toward MPA network objectives.
  • Support working groups and collaborative discussions related to spatial data management.
  • Identify strategies for long-term data storage, security, and backup systems.
  • Develop approaches for maintaining long-term accessibility and usability of datasets through documentation and format management.
  • Collaborate with First Nations, federal, and provincial organizations on data management and mobilization processes.

Minimum Requirements

  • Five or more years of professional experience in data management, GIS analysis, or related fields.
  • Proficiency using GIS software and spatial analysis tools.
  • Experience with data visualization and spatial data management workflows.
  • Experience working with database systems, data standards, and archiving practices.
  • Knowledge of programming or data analysis tools such as Python, geopandas, or R.
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills in multi-partner environments.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Graduate degree in data science, GIS, or a related discipline.
  • Experience working with marine spatial data or ocean management initiatives.
  • Experience developing data sharing agreements or data governance frameworks.
  • Familiarity with Indigenous data sovereignty principles and OCAP guidelines.
  • Experience working across multiple governments, agencies, and stakeholder groups.
  • Familiarity with ocean open-data portals such as the Canadian Integrated Ocean Observing System.

Additional Notes

  • Contract type: Independent contractor position with Coast Funds Society.
  • Contract period: April 2026 through March 2027.
  • Expected workload: Approximately 35 hours per week.
  • Location requirement: Contractor must be located in British Columbia.
  • Contractor provides their own equipment including computer, internet, and phone.
  • ESRI software license fees provided by Network and MaPP partners.
  • Occasional travel to the British Columbia coast; travel expenses reimbursed.
  • Reports to the Great Bear Sea MPA Network and MaPP Secretariats.
  • Project Authority: Coast Conservation Endowment Fund Foundation.

How to Apply

Submit a cover letter, resume, and portfolio of relevant work to Fiona Beaty at Fiona.L.Beaty@gmail.com by March 20, 2026.

26th Ship Archaeology Seminar of the Society for Ship Archaeology

https://taucher.net/diveinside-26th_ship_archaeology_seminar_of_the_society_for_ship_archaeology-kaz9780

In the summer of 2026 (August 24-29, 2026), the traditional Ship Archaeology Seminar of the Society for Ship Archaeology (in the State Association for Underwater Archaeology M-V) will be held for the 26th time.

The aim of this training series is to impart basic knowledge in the field of ship archaeology in theory and practice. The seminar is aimed at students and divers interested in archaeology who want to learn about shipwrecks not only as fascinating diving destinations, but also as particularly informative historical sources.

Over six consecutive days, the training course imparts basic knowledge in the fields of “ship archaeology and port facilities in the Baltic Sea region,” monument law, and various prospecting and documentation techniques in theory and practice.

he practical part of the course covers the basics of prospecting shipwrecks and hydraulic structures. After measurement exercises on the beach, boat and beach dives are on the program. The methods are learned on a shipwreck in Warnemünde Bay and a historic port facility.

Further information on the schedule, costs, accommodation, as well as certification, NAS credits, credit points for studies, and voluntary archaeological conservation can be found at:

Society for Maritime Archaeology: Schmarl Dorf 15f, 18106 Rostock.
Tel.: 0176/21913124, info@gfs-rostock.de, www.gfs-rostock.de/sas

Presentation by Dr. Calvin Mires – Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute (Hull)

Dr. Calvin Mires, a maritime archaeologist at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, will share insights from his work studying historic shipwrecks and other maritime sites found along dynamic coastlines. His presentation will touch on current research, emerging challenges, and evolving approaches to understanding and managing cultural resources in coastal environments. Drawing from both regional and international examples, Dr. Mires will offer a broad perspective on how changing conditions are shaping the future of maritime archaeology and preservation.

Presentation by Dr. Calvin Mires – Woods Hole Oceanogrphic Institute (Hull)

Seminar: Beneath the Surface: Marine Archaeology, Technology, and Reclaiming the Human Story from the Wreck of the Henrietta Marie

Seminar: Beneath the Surface: Marine Archaeology, Technology, and Reclaiming the Human Story from the Wreck of the Henrietta Marie

The Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT is excited to welcome Prof. Michael Cottman, former reporter for The Washington Post, Newsday, and The Miami Herald, and current Assistant to the Dean with Morgan State University’s School of Global Journalism and Communication.

His seminar will examine the Henrietta Marie slave-ship wreck as a case study at the intersection of marine science, archaeological method, and African American historical research. Discovered on New Ground Reef near Key West, the wreck offers more than 20,000 recovered artifacts that document the material infrastructure of the early transatlantic slave trade. Equally central is the role of contemporary Black scuba divers and scholars whose work reframes underwater exploration as both scientific investigation and cultural reclamation.

Please contact Learning and Events Coordinator Claire Sadar if you are interested in attending.

Women in Maritime Archaeology: Developing Actions for an Equitable Future

Women in Maritime Archaeology: Developing Actions for an Equitable Future

The Maritime Archaeology Trust (MAT) with support from Historic England is undertaking a project aiming to better understand the issues of equality of opportunity for women in maritime archaeology and to develop initiatives to actively improve the situation. The MAT, located in Southampton, England, is choosing to focus initially on women and organisations within the United Kingdom, with hopes to provide frameworks of analysis and investigation to the wider field as the project continues. Between 2023 and 2024, MAT conducted a project known as ‘Women and Protected Wrecks: Examining Engagement’. Protected Wrecks in UK waters are remains of ships and boats within the territorial limits of the UK that meet certain standards set by the government. These sites are discovered, licensed, and protected often by local stakeholders with the help of the governing body.

The data gathered from this project showcased unexpected outcomes, revealing persistent disparities across the field. While women make up 56% of professional maritime archaeologists, they are widely underrepresented in academia (35%), membership-based organizations (37%), leadership roles (30%), conference speakers (20%), and authorship of maritime archaeology publications (20%). Furthermore, women only represent 30% of UK divers (Figure 1). These results were sobering to the reality of female representation in the maritime archaeology field in the UK and highlighted a clear discrepancy between opportunity and workforce.

Archaeologist – Specialization in Nautical Archaeology

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4362496842/

Archaeologist – Specialization in Nautical Archaeology

Albufeira, Faro, Portugal

What we are looking for:

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Archaeology (mandatory).

Specialization or proven experience in Nautical/Underwater Archaeology (preferred).

What we offer:

Integration into archaeological projects of high scientific interest.

Compensation adjusted to demonstrated experience.

We request your CV for review.

Re-Advertised: Marine Archaeologist

https://careers.jacobs.com/en_US/careers/JobDetail/Marine-Archaeologist/35402

Did you get your application in?

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow. Our Cultural Resources team supports complex infrastructure, energy, coastal resilience, and environmental remediation projects across the U.S., providing high‑quality archaeological and heritage management services. We are seeking a Marine Archaeologist to join our growing team in a modified full-time capacity, supporting projects nationwide. The successful candidate may be based anywhere in the U.S. and will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across regions.

You’ll play a key role in delivering marine and coastal cultural resource services for both public and private sector clients. Working closely with terrestrial archaeologists, environmental planners, engineers, and regulatory specialists, you’ll support projects from planning and permitting through fieldwork, analysis, and reporting.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and support marine and maritime archaeological investigations, including submerged cultural resources surveys and assessments.
  • Design and implement survey strategies using remote sensing data (e.g., magnetometer, side‑scan sonar, sub‑bottom profiler).
  • Analyze marine geophysical datasets and prepare technical memoranda and cultural resource reports.
  • Provide regulatory support under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and applicable state and tribal regulations.
  • Coordinate with federal and state agencies, Tribal Nations, Indigenous communities, and consulting partners.
  • Support permitting efforts for offshore, nearshore, riverine, and Great Lakes projects.
  • Participate in fieldwork as needed, including vessel‑based survey, limited diving (if qualified), and monitoring.
  • Contribute to proposal preparation, scopes of work, schedules, and budgets.
  • Mentor junior staff and contribute to team knowledge‑sharing and best practices.

Here’s what you’ll need

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Archaeology, Marine Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in marine or maritime archaeology.
  • Experience with marine geophysical data acquisition and/or interpretation.
  • Working knowledge of federal and state cultural resource regulations.
  • Strong technical writing, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to travel periodically for fieldwork and meetings.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

  • A Master’s degree in Archaeology, Marine Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field.
  • Experience working in coastal, offshore, and/or Great Lakes environments.
  • Familiarity with renewable energy, transportation, or coastal resilience projects.
  • Experience collaborating with Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities.
  • Professional dive certification and experience (scientific diving preferred), though not required.
  • Experience managing tasks, budgets, and schedules on multidisciplinary projects.

#LI-AW1

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $75,300.00 to $117,600.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on February 03, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

CFP: Harbor Archaeology: Between Local Communities and Connective Seas

Harbor Archaeology: Between Local Communities and Connective Seas

The Maritime Archaeology Interest Group of the AIA (MAIG) invites abstracts for a session focusing on the ways that ports, harbors and their attendant spaces shaped – and were shaped – by the diverse communities that inhabited them. Harbors, ranging from monumental urban ports to informal anchorages, exist at the intersection of the global and the local. These spaces serve as nodes in interregional exchange and loci for imperially or nationally sponsored building programs. At the same time, they are also lived spaces utilized by communities for economic opportunity, resource procurement, and community building. This panel puts the local at the forefront, centering community experience from the Shores of the Great Lakes to the wine-dark waters of the Mediterranean Sea.

We recognize harbors as flexible, multifaceted, and evolving spaces, encompassing large-scale seaports, as well as natural inlets, lakeshores, rivers, and beachfronts. Whatever their form, harbors were centers for diverse activities with distinct archaeological footprints. Far from static, they frequently underwent processes of decay, abandonment, reuse, and resurgence.

We seek papers that examine the reciprocal relationship between these changing spaces and the people that inhabited them. As liminal spaces of exchange and mobility, harbors shape cultural identities, religious expression, economic strategies, and political actions. Harborscapes are equally transformed by communities who navigated, ascribed meaning to, and negotiated their place within them. In conversation with the Annual Meeting’s theme of ‘Care and Mutual Aid,’ we especially welcome contributions addressing how communities were constructed and sustained in dynamic maritime landscapes. Hosted in Boston, a historic port city shaped by centuries of exchange, migration, labor, and resistance, this conversation is particularly apt. We aim to highlight how harbors function not only as nodes of connectivity, but as lived environments that actively structure daily life.

Please Note:  We invite paper proposals for a session at the 2027 AIA/SCS Annual Meeting in Boston, January 7 – 10, 2027. Abstract submissions will close March 18, 2026. The session organizers will review abstracts and send decisions to authors in April. The session will only run if given final approval by the AIA. This is planned as a hybrid panel.

Application Submission: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdI24mKX6gMwFt-rFOuHtlkW7ac7xdhKiOfxg52gCcHUhrhVQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor

AIMA Conference 2026

https://www.aima-underwater.org.au/app/events/events/view?event=aima-conference-2026#overview

We are excited to announce the 2026 AIMA Conference will be held in Geelong! We look forward to welcoming you to Victoria from 18-20 September 2026. This conference will be hybrid in format with in-person and online registration options.

For the Love of It: Celebrating Avocational Contributions to Maritime Archaeology

Across the world many individuals share a deep passion for maritime archaeology and underwater cultural heritage. We are captivated by shipwrecks, by maritime histories, and the sites and artefacts that now rest beneath the water’s surface. While a small number pursue maritime archaeology as a profession, it is those who engage in this study “for the love of it” who form the true backbone of maritime archaeology.

We welcome you to Victoria where passionate members of the public have long been at the forefront of maritime archaeological fieldwork, monitoring, searching, research, education, advocacy and museum management. From groups such as the Maritime Archaeology Association of Victoria and Amazon 1863 Project Inc, to many maritime museums assisted by volunteers, and to dedicated individuals such as Jack Loney, Terry Arnott and Don Love. Passionate Victorians have played an invaluable role in establishing legislation and the political will to advance maritime archaeology across the State, as have similar groups and individuals throughout Australasia.

However, keeping these community-driven efforts alive is not without immense challenges. Funding, insurance, online platforms, health and safety regulations, and even difficulties in engaging new audiences, all threaten to sink volunteers and volunteer organisations. What keeps us afloat is a shared passion, a common purpose, and the strength of community support.

This conference celebrates the avocational groups and individuals who have contributed and are contributing to the research, protection and preservation of maritime and underwater cultural heritage – divers monitoring sites, passionate avocational groups, researchers and surveyors who devote endless hours, museum volunteers who bring stories to life. Without them, we literally would not be here (and not only because AIMA and this conference is run by volunteers too)!

In particular, we invite volunteers, and all others with a passion for maritime archaeology and heritage, to share their projects, achievements and challenges. We also encourage deeper conversations about the future: How we can better support avocational efforts? What is the evolving role of volunteers in maritime archaeology? What new opportunities can be created to support their continued and meaningful involvement?

Join us in Geelong to celebrate and strengthen the diverse community of people united by their love for maritime and underwater cultural heritage.

Museum/History Collections Specialist

https://jobs.workable.com/view/vpGCnrDoB8Wyy5bcHWqUmd/museum%2Fhistory-collections-specialist-in-silver-spring-at-mpf-federal

Description

MPF Federal is seeking a passionate Archivist/Historian to join our Maryland team.

Principal Objective: Responsible for the preservation, identification, cataloging, documentation, and overall management of NOAA’s heritage asset collections, including items with historical and natural significance, cultural importance, educational importance, and artistic appeal.

COMPENSATION: $70k – $73k annually. (Depends on a variety of factors including education and experience)

Performs duties which include technical and specialized work in connection with the management of NOAA’s museum collections and historical exhibits. The successful candidate will manage NOAA’s collections of heritage assets, responsible for performing a full range of complex museum specialist, registrar and collections storage facility work.

Regular, full-time. on-site work at NOAA Headquarters in Silver Spring, MD is required (no hybrid option).

Occasional travel to other NOAA facilities around the U.S. may be required.

Responsibilities include:

● Conducts collections management casework, which includes maintaining object records in NOAA’s collection management system and ensuring they are accurate and up to date, performing annual inventories, and overseeing loan documentation.

● Assesses object conditions and arrange suitable treatment for objects requiring conservation.

● Monitors NOAA’s museum and storage environments regularly to ensure proper collections preservation parameters are being met and works to correct deficiencies.

● Engages in historical research to identify and establish accurate age, provenance and history of objects, and determining historical significance of museum artifacts for improved interpretation in exhibits and publications.

● Documents findings in federal collections information systems and other appropriate files.

● Answers correspondence from museum partners and the public related to NOAA’s historic collections.

Requirements

● Successful candidates must demonstrate specialized museum experience

● Master’s Degree required – Library Science or Related

● Experience with computerized collections data management systems, methods, and procedures.

● Experience with museum collections management practices, including acquisition, evaluation, registration, cataloging, preserving, packing, storage, and retrieval, and shipping of heritage assets.

● Ability to lift collection items up to 40 pounds and to use a variety of material handling equipment (MHE) to safely move heritage assets.

● Demonstrated knowledge of American history. Additional knowledge of scientific or maritime history preferred.

Benefits

MPF Federal is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. We offer a competitive compensation package including a competitive salary, medical benefits, PTO, holiday pay and more.

Museum/History Collections Specialist

https://jobs.workable.com/view/3NanY8EhkAWVVeMH7gyX2G/museum%2Fhistory-collections-specialist-in-college-park-at-mpf-federal

Description

MPF Federal is seeking a passionate Archivist/Historian to join our Maryland team.

Principal Objective: Responsible for the preservation, identification, cataloging, documentation, and overall management of NOAA’s heritage asset collections, including items with historical and natural significance, cultural importance, educational importance, and artistic appeal.

COMPENSATION: $70k – $73k annually. (Depends on a variety of factors including education and experience)

Performs duties which include technical and specialized work in connection with the management of NOAA’s museum collections and historical exhibits. The successful candidate will manage NOAA’s collections of heritage assets, responsible for performing a full range of complex museum specialist, registrar and collections storage facility work.

Regular, full-time. on-site work at NOAA Headquarters in Silver Spring, MD is required (no hybrid option).

Occasional travel to other NOAA facilities around the U.S. may be required.

Responsibilities include:

● Conducts collections management casework, which includes maintaining object records in NOAA’s collection management system and ensuring they are accurate and up to date, performing annual inventories, and overseeing loan documentation.

● Assesses object conditions and arrange suitable treatment for objects requiring conservation.

● Monitors NOAA’s museum and storage environments regularly to ensure proper collections preservation parameters are being met and works to correct deficiencies.

● Engages in historical research to identify and establish accurate age, provenance and history of objects, and determining historical significance of museum artifacts for improved interpretation in exhibits and publications.

● Documents findings in federal collections information systems and other appropriate files.

● Answers correspondence from museum partners and the public related to NOAA’s historic collections.

Requirements

● Successful candidates must demonstrate specialized museum experience

● Master’s Degree required – Library Science or Related

● Experience with computerized collections data management systems, methods, and procedures.

● Experience with museum collections management practices, including acquisition, evaluation, registration, cataloging, preserving, packing, storage, and retrieval, and shipping of heritage assets.

● Ability to lift collection items up to 40 pounds and to use a variety of material handling equipment (MHE) to safely move heritage assets.

● Demonstrated knowledge of American history. Additional knowledge of scientific or maritime history preferred.

Benefits

MPF Federal is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. We offer a competitive compensation package including a competitive salary, medical benefits, PTO, holiday pay and more.

Benedict Arnold’s Navy and the Battle of Valcour Island

Benedict Arnold’s Navy and the Battle of Valcour Island

Benedict Arnold’s Navy and the Battle of Valcour Island

Benedict Arnold’s Navy and the Battle of Valcour Island

Friday, October 2 – 8am to 5pm

Leaving from Whitehall, NY

Our Tour Leaders: Chris Sabick, James L. Nelson and Bruce Venter

Registration Fee: $195

America’s History will partner this October with the Whitehall Community Leaders and Washington County Tourism to offer a one-day Revolutionary War tour commemorating the 250th anniversary of Benedict Arnold’s epic naval battle on Lake Champlain. Led by Chris Sabick, Jim Nelson and Bruce Venter, the tour departs from a designated parking lot (TBD) in Whitehall, New York at 8 a.m. and includes an interpretation of the battle of Valcour Island from nearby lake sites, a visit to the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum and a boat ride thru the Narrows of Lake Champlain, including Button Bay where Arnold scuttled the remainder of his defeated fleet.

This tour will demonstrate Benedict Arnold’s skill as a naval commander and heroism for the Patriot cause as we visit land and “on the water” sites. We’ll see Valcour Island from the New York shore, visit the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum which has special exhibits related to Valcour Island, board the reconstructed gunboat, Philadelphia II and take a boat ride thru the Lake Champlain Narrows where Arnold fought a delaying action with the British. Chris will update us on the recent archaeological excavations that have been conducted at Arnold’s Bay, the site where Arnold burned the five remaining vessels from the Valcour fleet.. He’ll explain the continuing plan for archaeological work on the gunboat Spitfire, which is still located in the deep dark waters of Lake Champlain where it was sunk during the retreat from the battle. The affable Jim Nelson will add his expertise as a naval historian and professional mariner himself. Bruce Venter will provide his always caustic criticism of Arnold’s performance during the Revolutionary War.

We will return to Whitehall to attend the Friday evening reception planned in conjunction with the Saturday seminar where our tour guides will be featured speakers.

Other important information: This tour is limited to 42 participants due to the capacity of the tour boat, so please register early. A minimum of 30 participants is needed to run the tour. This is a land and water tour. The bus will leave a designated parking area in Whitehall at 8:00 a.m. and return by 5:00 p.m. You will be notified prior to the tour date where to park on October 2.

What’s included: Motor coach transportation, a boat ride thru Lake Champlain’s Narrows, lunch buffet at the Basin Harbor Resort on Lake Champlain, snack and beverage breaks, all admissions and gratuities, a map and materials package and the services of three tour leaders selected for their knowledge and expertise. Plus, Lynne’s world-famous brownies will be onboard.

Our Tour Leaders: Chris Sabick was appointed executive director of the LCMM in 2023. A nautical archaeologist by trade, Sabick has spent his entire professional career working on the lake and surrounding waterways with the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum. James L. Nelson is an awarding author of 25 books of nautical fiction and non-fiction, including Benedict Arnold’s Navy, George Washington’s Secret Navy and George Washington’s Great Gamble: And the Sea Battle that Won the American Revolution. He is also a former professional squared-rig sailor. Dr. Bruce Venter, president of America’s History, LLC is an experienced tour leader of the Colonial and Revolutionary War period. He is the author of The Battle of Hubbardton: The Rear-Guard Action that Saved America.

Senior Archaeologist/Marine Archaeology Lead

https://www.ziprecruiter.com/c/Wood/Job/Senior-Archaeologist-Marine-Archaeology-Lead/-in-Cambridge,ON?jid=e732446cb66f995d&exp_similar_jobs_carousel_seo_bucket_test=Test

Job description

Overview / Responsibilities

Wood is currently seeking a Senior Archaeologist/Marine Archaeology Lead, for a full-time position in southwestern Ontario. 

Ideally this role will be based in either our Burlington, Richmond Hill, Cambridge or London, ON offices.

The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team of experienced consulting archaeologists. This position will play a key role in growing and developing the Cultural Resource Group in Ontario, with a particular emphasis on Marine Archaeology.  The position involves mostly office and some field-based responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assisting with all aspects of archaeological permitting and assessment requirements aligned with the Ontario Heritage Act and MHSTCI’s standards;
  • Research, prepare, and submit proposals and reports for a variety of archaeological projects;
  • Project management, including client and stakeholder communications, organizing and monitoring support staff;
  • Preparation and review of reports to meet MHSTCI’s standards;
  • Senior technical oversight/review;
  • Work with and mentor archaeological staff within the department;
  • Business development activities, including developing in-house marine archaeological capabilities; 
  • Interacting with clients, government personnel and Indigenous Nations;
  • Analysis of artifacts and interpretation of data;

Skills / Qualifications

  • Professional License in good standing from the MHSTCI;
  • Ability to secure a Marine Archaeology Permit from MHSTCI; 
  • Master’s Degree in Archaeology, Anthropology or related field;
  • 10+ years’ experience in consulting archaeology in Ontario (Stage 1 – 4 AA);
  • Must have detailed working knowledge of Ontario archaeology with an applied understanding of current Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists issued by the MHSTCI and associated Technical Bulletins;
  • Capable of delivering quality work in a deadline-driven environment with minimal supervision;
  • Able to follow and implement both technical and safety training and instructions;
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills;
  • Ability to obtain Provincial and Federal Security Clearance;
  • Must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company’s driving policy (MVR);
  • A valid Canadian driver’s license; 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Expert Knowledge of Material Culture such as Historical, lithic and/ or Indigenous Artifacts in Ontario
  • Membership with the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP)

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. http://www.woodplc.comDiversity Statement (EEO)

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.Employment Type: OTHER

Maritime Historian

Expert in preparing comprehensive reports, and providing expert guidance to CAC, investors, and regulators.

Maritime Historian

Position Overview

The Maritime Historian at Canadian Adventure Charters Ltd. (CAC) plays a pivotal role in the success of the Corporation. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the Maritime Historian is responsible for conducting historical shipwreck research, preparing comprehensive reports, and providing expert guidance to CAC, investors, and regulators. This position ensures historical data management aligns with CAC’s mission, values, goals, operating principles, and strategic initiatives

About Canadian Adventure Charters Inc (CAC)


Canadian Adventure Charters (CAC) operates in the ultra-luxury research expedition and deep-sea submersible charter industry. Our elite clientele, consisting of high-net-worth individuals, are offered exclusive and unforgettable voyages to explore the world’s most remote coastlines, breathtaking underwater sites, and historic shipwrecks—all in unparalleled comfort and style.

Our fleet consists of cutting-edge Research Explorer Ice-classed Vessels and Submersibles, registered under DNV & ABS classifications. These state-of-the-art vessels are equipped with the latest technology, ensuring both safety and luxury for all expeditions. With substantial untapped potential in the luxury yachting and submersible sector, CAC is strategically positioned to capitalize on emerging opportunities within the global market.

Key Responsibilities


• Conduct historical research and draft detailed reports on shipwrecks, including government funding programs and projects aligned with CAC’s strategic initiatives.
• Identify, document, and analyze historic shipwrecks, including warships, merchant vessels, and passenger ships lost in Canadian waters, particularly in Newfoundland & Labrador, The Northwest Passage, Baffin Islands, and the Arctic regions.
• Build and maintain relationships with investors, regulators, stakeholders, and global maritime museums.
• Oversee and manage historical maritime art, cultural artifacts, treasures, and high-value shipwreck cargo portfolios valued between $1B-$10B.
• Provide expertise on significant historical maritime events, such as World War I & II naval battlefields, pirate treasures, and legendary maritime explorations.
• Maintain extensive knowledge of John Cabot’s voyages, Viking explorations, and European maritime history related to North America.
• Collaborate with film and entertainment industry partners, including The History Channel, on historical documentary productions related to shipwrecks and treasure discoveries (e.g., Oak Island).

• Utilize underwater sonar mapping and archaeological survey methodologies to analyze shipwreck sites.
• Ensure adherence to corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and confidentiality protocols.
• Support expedition planning, mapping, and data analysis to enhance CAC’s operational efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience


• Ph.D. in Maritime History, Archaeology, or Shipwreck Recovery.
• 15+ years of experience working with maritime museums globally, including in Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Scotland, Ireland, England, the UK, the EU, Spain, Africa, and the USA.
• Proven leadership experience with at least 10 years in a senior director role overseeing economic and business development in maritime exploration, luxury yachting, and treasure recovery.
• Expertise in historical artifact identification, shipwreck cargo valuation, and preservation of maritime cultural heritage.
• Extensive experience managing investor relations and networking with Fortune 500 companies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex historical information to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects under tight deadlines while balancing multiple priorities.

Preferred Skills & Expertise


• Experience with deep-sea exploration, submarine operations, and offshore adventure tourism.
• Strong understanding of climate change, global warming, and marine research impacts on historical sites.
• Ability to design, direct, and supervise archaeological projects, including Phase I, II, and III underwater excavation processes.
• Knowledge of historical navigation routes, storm-related shipwrecks, and naval warfare.

Application Process


To apply, candidates must submit a detailed cover letter explaining their background and interest in joining Canadian Adventure Charters, along with a comprehensive resume/CV. Applications should be sent to
info@cacsd.ca. 

For more information about Canadian Adventure Charters, please visit our website at www.cacsd.ca. 

This is an extraordinary opportunity for a renowned maritime historian to contribute to groundbreaking research and high-profile exploration missions while engaging with some of the world’s most prestigious investors and institutions

Marine Archaeologist

Expert in Archaeological Research & Exploration

https://cacsd.ca/careers/marine-archaeologist-2/

About Canadian Adventure Charters (CAC)

Canadian Adventure Charters (CAC) is a leader in ultra–luxury research expeditions and deep–sea submersible charters. We cater to an elite clientele of ultra–high–net–worth individuals, offering exclusive voyages to explore remote coastlines, breathtaking underwater sites, and historic shipwrecks. Each expedition is designed to blend adventure, discovery, and luxury seamlessly.

Our fleet consists of cutting–edge Research Explorer Ice–Class Vessels and Submersibles, classified under DNV & ABS standards, ensuring the highest levels of safety, innovation, and comfort.

Reporting Structure

Reports directly to the Board of Directors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Marine Archaeological Research & Exploration – Conduct in–depth research, develop historical databases, and oversee underwater surveys, site evaluations, and preservation efforts.
• Manage Marine Archaeology Projects – Supervise field operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with researchers, maritime historians, and government entities.
• Expedition Education & Guest Engagement – Deliver engaging onboard presentations and briefings, providing an educational experience for our high–profile guests.
• Investor & Stakeholder Relations – Build and maintain relationships with investors, Fortune 500 companies, industry leaders, and government agencies to support funding and strategic partnerships.
• Regulatory & Environmental Compliance – Ensure all archaeological research and expeditions adhere to national and international regulatory frameworks.
• Business Development & Branding – Contribute to branding, marketing, film production partnerships, and proposal development to enhance CAC’s industry presence.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Maritime Archaeology, Cultural Resource Management, Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in marine archaeology or cultural resource management.
• Extensive expertise in shipwreck recovery, artifact analysis, mapping, and photographic documentation.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience collaborating with Indigenous communities, government bodies, and international research organizations.
• Valid STCW95 Transport Canada marine certifications and a current seafarer’s medical.
• Ability to operate in extreme marine environments with extensive travel commitments.

Compensation & Application Process

Compensation: Highly competitive, based on education, experience, certifications, and published works (articles, reports, books, etc.).


How to Apply:
Submit your resume/CV, a detailed cover letter, a technical writing sample, and three professional references
to:
 Email: Info@cacsd.ca

For more information about Canadian Adventure Charters, visit our website: www.cacsd.ca

The Mariners’ Museum and Park is interested in hiring a Registrar to join our Team

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3936995/The-Mariners-Museum/Registrar

Description

The Mariners’ Museum and Park is interested in hiring a Registrar to join our Team. The Mariners’ Museum and Park has been recognized as a Hampton Roads Top Workplace for each of the past six years. That recognition reflects, in part, the high level of commitment that our Team feels toward serving our local, national, and global communities, as our Mission calls us to do. We are a passionate bunch striving for excellence in all that we do. We also learn a lot from one another about the Museum and its world-class Collection, about the Park and its “Living Collection” (the forest, lake, and wildlife in our Park), and about the communities we serve. The Registrar will be a full partner on our Team.

The Registrar reports directly to The Director of Collections Management and is responsible for the stewardship and safekeeping of the Museum’s records pertaining to the Collection. This position is focused on maintaining records, managing loans, and designing sustainable policies and procedures to facilitate those functions. The Registrar also supports access to the Collection, both internally and externally, through various means.

The Mariners’ Museum and Park offers an excellent benefits package to include paid sick leave and vacation, generous health insurance contributions, and a 403b retirement match. This is a full-time, salary-exempt position with a salary range of $50,000 – $70,000. 

Candidates must include a Cover Letter in order to be considered. 

No phone calls, please – only applicants being considered for interviews will be contacted. 

Duties:

  • Responsible for carrying out the registration of the Museum’s Collection, acquisitions, deaccessions, disposals, and loans; and responsible for maintaining the records pertaining to the Collection.
  • Responsible for document preparation and maintenance of permanent records of the Collection, which are both stored on paper and digitally.Advocate for all aspects of Museum’s Collections Management Policy.
  • Provide access to information about the Museum’s Collection and holdings.
  • Coordinate object moves and serve as project lead for Collection inventories and moves. This includes collecting data and preparing schedules, budgets, and plans associated with Collection inventories and moves.
  • Develop policies and procedures to ensure efficient and accurate workflows that align with best practices and institutional priorities.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Knowledge of professional practices in museum collections management and registration.
  • Attention to detail with strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders, including donors, lenders, and researchers.
  • Possession of excellent organizational skills and the ability to quickly adapt and prioritize in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
  • Ability to manage a wide variety of projects from design to completion while demonstrating sound judgment. 
  • Proficiency in all Microsoft products and Windows-based applications.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in art history, fine arts, history, anthropology, archeology, museum studies or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience. 
  • Approximately 5-7 years of experience preferred and may include:
    • Registration or collections management at a collecting institution. 
    • Object handling at a collecting institution.
    • Working with complex information structures and online publication of object information from a software platform (Collection Management Systems, Digital Asset Management Systems, etc.).

Conditions of Employment:

  • Must be able to pass a background check prior to employment. 
  • Must be able to work various hours, including nights and weekends. 

Salary Description

$50,000.00 – $70,000 / year