REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Our office seeks a person with a Master of Arts or Doctorate of Philosophy in the field of Archaeology, or related field, with 10 years of experience. Experience in the Pacific and Micronesia is preferred. This person should demonstrate passion and genuine interest to work in Micronesia, experience with community-based historic preservation and archaeological planning, capacity building, and professional development locally and internationally. Although English is widely spoken, local languages (Kosraean, Pohnpeian, Yapese, or Chuukese) are used for many government meetings and all community events. Applicant must be adaptable in terms of culture, isolation, and environmental conditions and must have demonstrated ability to carry out fieldwork in such conditions.
Archaeologist with Marine Archaeology experience is a plus (if so, applicant should hold an active scuba diving certification (proof of dives or documentation of most recent dives), Rescue of Advanced Diver Level (or a Commercial Diver), and demonstrate s/he is medically fit to dive.