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Grants to assist archaeologists gain commercial dive qualifications

Do you want to work as an underwater archaeologist in Ireland?

The National Monuments Service of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage is offering up to four grants in 2027 to assist archaeologists to gain commercial diving qualifications. The aim is to increase the number of underwater archaeologists working in both the commercial and public sectors in Ireland. Qualified archaeologists could extend their expertise by gaining underwater qualifications that enable them to work as underwater archaeologists on projects with the National Monuments Service, other research projects, or in the commercial archaeological sector in Ireland.

This grant is awarded for the purpose of assisting successful applicants to gain HSE Part 4 and Part 3 qualifications (or equivalent) and will cover course fees up to the value of €5,900.

Successful candidates will be selected on the basis of interview. Short-listing may apply. Grants will be awarded on the successful completion of the commercial dive training course.

Applicants must be archaeologists with recent experience of diving in Ireland and must demonstrate clearly a commitment to work in
Ireland as an underwater archaeologist.

The National Monuments Service is inviting interested archaeologists to submit a covering letter,
CV and details of their proposed dive training course by email to uch@housing.gov.ie

The closing date for applications is 5pm, Friday 30 October, 2026.

Grants to assist archaeologists gain commercial dive qualifications

Museum Administrator: Ocean Star Museum

https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7c8657615fa06274&from=shareddesktop_copy
Energy Education Foundation – Careers

Position Overview:

The Museum Administrator oversees the daily operations, maintenance, public programming, and curatorial functions of the Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum. This role ensures that all activities align with the mission and goals of the Energy Education Foundation (EEF) and effectively serve visitors, educators, and stakeholders. The Administrator assists with staff across various functions, including retail and museum operations, exhibit curating, and supporting educational outreach.

About EEF:

The Energy Education Foundation (EEF) ignites a passion for learning by fostering a dynamic and ever-evolving educational ecosystem. EEF bridges the past, present, and future by offering a robust suite of programs, from the nationwide mobile program, EnergyXP, to the immersive Ocean Star Museum. These initiatives, alongside mentorship opportunities and scholarships, empower students and lifelong learners of all ages to become active participants in shaping a sustainable future.

Essential Position Components:

Gift Shop and Museum Operations

  • Oversee daily operations including admissions, front desk, and museum team supervision.
  • Greet customers on entry through the museum gift shop and handle ticket sales to the museum.
  • Monitor sales performance, track metrics, and report on retail revenue.
  • Ensure accurate accounting and reconciliation of all gift shop funds, including daily cash handling, credit card transactions, and end-of-day sales reports.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe gift shop and museum environment, addressing any safety concerns promptly.
  • Follow all EEF processes, including but not limited to EOS system.
  • Manage day-to-day museum operations, including visitor services, facilities, and safety protocols.
  • Serve as the primary representative of the Ocean Star Museum to the public, fostering a positive visitor experience.
  • Scheduling of docents and volunteers involved in operations, programs, special events, and training.
  • Assist the Director with internal and external stakeholder communication to distribute and promote the museum’s mission effectively.
  • Manage the scheduling and facilitation of museum tours.
  • Assist in maintaining operational efficiency through budget tracking, maintenance scheduling, and oversight of facility needs as required.

Curatorial Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the development, maintenance, and presentation of museum exhibits.
  • Curate and update museum displays to ensure engaging, accurate, and educational experiences for visitors.
  • Manage the acquisition, preservation, and cataloging of artifacts relevant to offshore drilling, energy history, and museum collections.
  • Ensure all exhibits and collections align with the museum’s mission and reflect high-quality standards.

Requirements:

  • 2-4 years of experience in museum management, retail operations, or curatorial work.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Museum Studies, Business Administration, History, Education, or a related field preferred.
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills with experience leading staff.
  • Proven ability to manage budgets, oversee retail inventory, implement loss prevention strategies, and ensure excellence in customer-focused operations.
  • Excellent communication skills to represent the museum to the public and collaborate with stakeholders.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce, and retail management software preferred.
  • Experience in exhibit curation and artifact management preferred.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
  • Retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions (401k).
  • Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
  • Employee assistance program for mental health and wellness support.
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the field of energy education.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Work requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to lift and carry items up to 35 pounds, to walk short distances, and drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials and meet candidates.

Energy Education Foundation does not refuse to hire, terminate, or otherwise discriminate against any individual with respect to compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of race, color, sex, or national or ethnic origin.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 – $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Free parking
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

  • Office
  • Outdoor work

Work Location: In person

Senior Curator Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sc/jobs/5433802/senior-curator

Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career?  Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply!  This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.

The Senior Curator will lead the development and execution of the museum’s curatorial strategy, collections stewardship and public interpretation to create a rich and engaging visitor experience. The job duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:

  • Supervises staff to include preparing performance planning and evaluation documents and related personnel paperwork. Coaches, counsels and trains employees. Establishes and monitors work processes. Implements management policies and initiatives and promotes teamwork.
  • Ensures the highest standards of collection care in compliance with agency policies and procedures, overseeing all aspects from acquisitions and accessions to conservation, storage, pest management, and emergency planning. Leads short- and long-term strategic planning to safeguard, preserve, and enhance public accessibility to Patriots Point’s collection and archives.
  • Responsible for museum-wide strategic planning for exhibitions initiatives and curation of content to support Patriots Point’s goals and mission. Provides content and identifies relevant artifacts from the collection that can be displayed in existing exhibits, display cases, and the digital collection. Works with the agency historian to ensure accuracy, relevance, and engagement for both in-person and online audiences.
  • Responsible for identifying exhibit concepts that align with the Museum Master Plan. Responsible for project management for implementation of exhibitions with designers, contractors and other professional services. Develops, implements, and manages high-quality tours of Patriots Point’s collections, along with special programs related to the collection, designed for visitors and special groups.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

  • At least a bachelor’s degree in museum studies, history or related field.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible museum experience, including demonstrated leadership in curatorial practice, exhibition development, and institutional collaboration.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Curatorial Expertise: A deep understanding of museum standards, collections management, exhibition development, and artifact preservation.
  • Historical Knowledge: Strong knowledge of naval and maritime history, especially related to the museum’s focus and collection.
  • Project Management: Ability to plan and manage multiple projects, deadlines, and work effectively across multiple teams.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview.  A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant.  Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring.  Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in similar field preferred.

Additional Comments

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees: 

  • Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
  • 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
  • 15 days sick leave per year
  • 13 paid holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available(S.C. Deferred Compensation)
  • Retirement benefit choices *

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay. 

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency

Patriots Point Development Authority Address 40 Patriots Point Road

Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, 29464 Phone843-881-5996

Notice of Matching Fund Opportunity for Ocean and Coastal Mapping and Request for Partnership Proposals

https://iocm.noaa.gov/planning/contracts-grants-agreements.html

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/03/2026-11051/notice-of-matching-fund-opportunity-for-ocean-and-coastal-mapping-and-request-for-partnership

This notice invites non-Federal entities to partner with the ocean and coastal mapping programs of NOAA’s National Ocean Service on jointly-funded projects of mutual interest and establishes selection criteria and submission requirements for such projects under the Brennan Ocean Mapping Fund opportunity. With this funding opportunity, NOAA will match selected non-Federal partners for projects proposing to contract for ocean, coastal, and/or Great Lakes mapping data. Selected non-Federal partners further benefit from this opportunity by leveraging NOAA’s contracting and data management expertise. This ocean and coastal mapping funding opportunity is subject to the availability of funds.

St. Augustine Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Program (LAMP) Archaeological Administrator

Job Opportunities

Archaeology Administrator

St. Augustine, FL

$50,000 ‒ $55,000 Annually

ARCHAEOLOGY ADMINISTRATOR

Full-Time Position

Join a Team Dedicated to Discovering, Preserving, and Sharing Maritime History

Competitive Salary • Excellent Benefits • Mission-Driven Workplace

Job Summary:

The primary duty of the Archaeology Administrator position is working for the Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Program (LAMP), the maritime research division of the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, Inc., in both a project archaeologist and administrative support role. This position assists with the day-to-day operation of LAMP, participates in public education and outreach activities, and supports field-based research, laboratory and computer analytical work, and report writing and production.

The Archaeology Administrator is expected to manage internal communications for the department, aid in the management of the department’s budgets and grants, facilitate success in joint work projects with external partners and other Museum staff, and assist with aspects of archaeological research and the drafting of relevant reports. The Archaeology Administrator will also be involved in the planning and execution of LAMP’s annual Field School program.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Under the leadership of the director, assures quality of work and performance management, including staying within budgets, aligning actions with organizational goals, and communicating needs within the department and across the organization.
  • Ensures department meets timelines and compliance requirements.
  • Leads department with all aspects of grants management, budgeting, and reporting.
  • Performs archaeological research and fieldwork, both terrestrial and submerged.
  • Helps train staff and volunteers in archaeological ethics, interpretations and methodologies, including vessel safety protocols. 
  • Facilitates planning and evaluation of artifact and cultural interpretations working closely with Museum staff.
  • Builds knowledge of and support for LAMP, the Museum, and its mission in the community through outreach programs and events.
  • Communicates effectively with the public and with other staff and volunteers.
  • Fosters, maintains, and encourages a productive working relationship with all staff members of the Museum.
  • Ensures the success of Museum programs as team player and support personnel.
  • Effectively uses computer programs and empirical research-based systems.
  • Serves as backup Captain and Dive Safety Officer.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Scope:

This is a full-time, professional position. May be a direct supervisor of students and interns. Works as a member of the archaeological team.

Qualifications:

  • Advanced archaeological or anthropological degree required.
  • Three (3) years relevant experience in a field setting.
  • Basic computer skills and experience with word processing and data-base systems management.
  • Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
  • Outstanding interpersonal and management skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Excellent presentation skills.
  • Must be an American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) Scientific Diver, be able to provide Verification of  Training (VOT), or qualify as a LAMP Scientific Diver.
  • Must have a Captains License or the ability to obtain one.
  • Divemaster or Instructor experience preferred.
  • Training in CPR, AED, First Aid, and O2 administration.
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time and to lift more than 35 lbs.
  • Ability to climb stairs, such as those in the lighthouse tower.
  • Ability to operate heavy machinery in or near water and safely operate dive equipment in an environment with students and multiple regulatory burdens.

Essential Functions/Physical Requirements:

The duties above indicated the essential functions of the job. Physical requirements are those needed aboard a sea-going vessel and support Museum operations. Optional flexibilities are required to meet sudden and unpredictable business needs. Modest amount (10-15%) of business travel is required. Must be a competent mariner able to deal with the demands of diving and assisting with a boat as well as navigating shifting conditions such as changing weather. Should hold requisite dive safety certifications. Must be able to stand for long periods and climb the lighthouse tower as required. A moderate amount of heavy lifting (15 %-20%) is required.

Uphold Our Mission

To discover, preserve, present and keep alive the stories of the Nation’s Oldest Port as symbolized by our working St. Augustine Lighthouse.

Past Preservers Expands Cruise Services, Partnering with Ponant, Princess & Silversea to Provide Expert Speakers!

Past Preservers Expands Cruise Services, Partnering with Ponant, Princess & Silversea to Provide Expert Speakers!

Past Preservers, a leading agency connecting expert historians, archaeologists, scientists, and heritage specialists with global projects, is excited to announce a major expansion of its dedicated Cruise Speaker services. Building on its established history of supplying talent across the industry, Past Preservers is now officially providing expert speakers for three new prestigious cruise partners: Ponant, Princess, &Silversea.

Through these new partnerships, specialists from the Past Preservers database will engage travelers around the world with captivating onboard talks, destination-specific insights, and interactive discussions—bringing history, culture, archaeology, and natural science directly to curious audiences at sea.

While Past Preservers has built a global reputation over the last 20 years through its work in media and television consultancy, its Cruise Speaker division operates as a distinct pathway designed specifically for experts who love sharing their knowledge directly with live audiences.

“We are delighted to welcome Ponant, Silversea & Princess to our growing roster of cruise partners,” said Nigel J. Hetherington, Founder and CEO of Past Preservers. “While our media work continues to thrive, our cruise speaker program offers a completely unique avenue for experts to connect directly with travelers. These partnerships allow our speakers to explore incredible destinations worldwide while sharing their passions with an engaged audience.”

To meet the growing demand across its partner cruise lines, Past Preservers is actively inviting historians, archaeologists, scientists, and specialist speakers to join its dedicated database. Joining the database is completely free—Past Preservers never charges registration or onboard administration fees to its speakers.

To learn more about cruise speaking opportunities or to join the speaker database, visit:

Cruise Speaker Opportunities: Global Adventures!

Participants Needed: Help Shape a Web-Based Museum for Red Sea Underwater Archaeology

Hi everyone,

I’m currently looking for participants for my MSc Digital Design research project at the University of York.

The study explores how a web-based underwater museum could use gesture-based interaction, real-time visuals, and cinematic storytelling to make archaeological artefacts from the Red Sea more accessible and engaging.

⏱️The survey takes approximately 10–12 minutes to complete

🎁 Ten participants who choose to provide their email address will be randomly selected to receive a £5 Amazon voucher each. Providing an email address is completely optional.

This research is being conducted as part of my MSc Digital Design at the School of Arts and Creative Technologies, University of York. It is a non-commercial academic research project, and participant responses will be used to inform the design and evaluation of a prototype for my master’s dissertation. Findings may be reported only in an anonymised and aggregated form within the dissertation and any associated academic presentation.

🔗 Survey: https://forms.gle/5yxgsupC9mx2n6MZA

Thank you very much for your time and support!

2 Posts:

Marine Data Analyst (MDE Heritage Accelerator)

Historic England

https://app.beapplied.com/apply/eepzheliyl

Arches-related #job: Historic England is seeking to fill 2 open positions for Marine Data Analyst who will assist in transforming detailed marine heritage data within the Marine Data Exchange (MDE) and the Arches-powered Marine Historic Environment Record (MHER).

Responsibilities of this role will include processing, recording, enhancing and analyzing geospatial information derived from seabed surveys to create accessible heritage information. Advanced database and GIS skills are required, as well as experience working with marine or heritage data.

There is one full time and one part time, fixed-term contract available.

As our Marine Data Analyst (MDE Heritage Accelerator), you will transform detailed heritage data generated by marine development into consistent, accessible spatial information within the Marine Data Exchange (MDE) and the Marine Historic Environment Record (MHER). You will help deliver the objectives of the MDE Heritage Accelerator project, which is a major innovative project funded through The Crown Estate’s Offshore Wind Evidence & Change (OWEC) programme. You will encompass processing, recording, enhancing and analysing geospatial information derived from seabed surveys to create accessible heritage information.

Teaching Fellow in Heritage

Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom

https://elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/14532

Grade UE07: £41,064 – £48,822 per annum 

CAHSS / School of History, Classics and Archaeology / Archaeology

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term: from 1st January 2027 until 31st December 2027

Where curiosity becomes impact. The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We look for the best in the field across all disciplines and provide a working environment where academics can develop their careers and passion for their chosen subject area. We offer the full range of academic roles and have a genuine focus on our students’ performance and wellbeing.

We offer careers and roles in just about every area you can think of. Whether you’re looking to take the next step in your current specialism, explore a new challenge, or broaden your experience, we offer opportunities where you can flourish and make a real difference. Our people come from a wide range of backgrounds, each bringing their abilities and experiences to our organisation, helping us thrive and innovate together.

The Opportunity:

The School of History, Classics and Archaeology is looking for a Teaching Fellow, to deliver and assess courses on the Archaeology undergraduate and Masters programmes.

Responsibilities include the role of Course Organiser for selected courses (including preparation and delivery of content and marking of assignments), contributions to co-taught courses, supervision and assessment of dissertation students, student support, contribution to the academic administration, and assisting in course and programme development.

We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise that bridges archaeological, heritage, environmental and policy perspectives, and who can contribute to the School’s growing international profile in marine and coastal heritage, though we welcome applicants from a broad range of relevant backgrounds.

Your skills and attributes for success: 

People have always been at the heart of our work. Our people are at the centre of the University community and everything we do. We value colleagues with drive, determination and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right meaningful flexibility that works for you.

A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:  

  • Opportunities to develop new skills and broaden your experience
  • Working within one of the world’s leading universities
  • Contributing to the work and purpose of the University

View the full job description (opens in a new browser tab) 

How to apply

Please include the following documents in your application:

– CV

– Cover letter

Informal enquiries should be directed to the Head of Archaeology, Prof. Catriona Pickard at Catriona.Pickard@ed.ac.uk

As a valued member of our team, you can expect: 

  • A competitive salary. 
  • An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. 
  • To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
  • Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits. 

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS – UNDERWATER ARCHAEOLOGY

🔍🤿 [CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS – UNDERWATER ARCHAEOLOGY]

📍 Location: Saint-Simon (Charente, 16)
👥 Number of seats: 4
📅 Dates: August 31 to September 11, 2026
📜 Period: Neolithic
🪵 Nature of the site: habitat, fishery, piles

⛏️ Nature of the work:
This project aims to verify the condition of a site that was unearthed in the 1990s and partially relocated in 2025. The work will consist of:
• a controlled horizontal stripping of the surface sediments to clear the remains (or confirm their disappearance), followed by their recording (graphic, photographic, photogrammetric and topographic) in order to reassess the state of conservation of the deposit;
• samples from wooden piles for radiocarbon dating and xylological analyses.

🛌🍽️ Modalities:
Accommodation, meals and travel expenses covered.

🎒 Equipment to bring:
Personal diving equipment (PPE) that complies with and is up to date with its regulatory periodic checks, safety shoes, duvet, sheets and towels.

🎓 Admission requirements:
• be over 18 years of age;
• up-to-date vaccination record;
• Certificate of Aptitude for Hyperbaria (CAH) Mention Bb “Underwater and Underwater Archaeology” (leisure level is not accepted);
• a valid medical certificate of fitness to work in a hyperbaric environment issued by an occupational physician or a doctor holding a DU/DIU in underwater and hyperbaric medicine (the certificate of a sports doctor or a federal doctor will not be accepted);
• Experience in archaeology desirable;
• Team first aid certificate (PSE1) up to date with its retraining is highly appreciated;
• Priority will be given to divers who register for the entire campaign.

💌 Contact:
Send your resumes and documents to
simon.ntela@eveha.fr

NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries just posted three superintendent positions. These are critical community-based positions for the National Marine Sancruary System. Please note the very short open period (closes on July 28, 2026) and help us spread the word. Please share with your networks and consider applying yourself.

🔔 JOIN OUR TEAM! We are currently seeking three Sanctuary Superintendents for Monterey Bay, Mallows Bay-Potomac River, and Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries.

As a Supervisory Sanctuary Superintendent, you will perform key duties:
🌅 Drive sanctuary programs and build key stakeholder partnerships.
💼 Oversee daily admin and strategic multi-year planning.
🌊 Spearhead development of plans and programs to conserve, protect, enhance, restore, investigate, and manage sanctuary resources through research and outreach.
🤝 Lead, mentor, and strategically plan for sanctuary staff.

We’re looking for three strategic, community-minded professionals ready to navigate policy, manage federal resources, and protect the sanctuaries for generations to come. If you are ready to combine your love for special marine places with top-tier public service, we want you on our team.

👉 Apply now on USAJOBS. Applications close at 11:59 p.m. ET on July 28, 2026.

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/877471500

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/877472000

Lake Champlain Maritime Museum Collections asst.

Job Opening: Collections Assistant

The Collections Assistant supports the management, preservation, and documentation of Lake Champlain Maritime Museum’s collection of objects, artifacts, archives, and library materials. Reporting to the Director of Collections, the Collections Assistant is responsible for efficient and accurate data entry to the Collections Management Database and hands-on care of collections materials. This position works together with the Director of Collections to support the overall safety, preservation, maintenance, access, and documentation for the museum’s collection on view, in storage, and on loan.

Duties include cataloging collection materials; photographing and rehousing collection materials; assisting in responding to public inquiries regarding museum collections; and running public programs using collection materials.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Collections Management
    • Catalog and document objects, artifacts, and archives and maintain accurate records in the Collections Management Database.
    • Rehouse objects as needed.
    • Flag entries in Collections Management Database for ongoing conservation, deaccession, or review by Collections Committee.
    • Follow collection management policies and procedures for collection development, handling, storage, care, and preservation, digital access, digitization, and interpretive use.
    • Support Collections Director in identifying areas where these policies and procedures can be improved.
    • Serve on Collections Committee by helping to identify appropriate new acquisitions and annual deaccessions from the museum collections and address long-term collection preservation needs.
  • Institutional Archives
    • Organize and provide access to non-current records and photographic materials that document Museum activities, facilities, and collections.
  • Research
    • Assist in responding to public inquiries regarding museum collections and research.
    • Provide collection access for museum staff and qualified researchers.
  • Exhibit
    • Participate in development, design, fabrication and installation of exhibits, staff exhibit openings and related events.
    • Support seasonal installation and storage of exhibition materials.
  • Public and Educational Programming
    • Coordinate with Visitor Experience and Maritime Programs Departments to offer regular public and educational programming using museum collections.
  • Support Archaeology Department projects, including conservation.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in a related field preferred
  • Experience with CatalogIt collection management software preferred
  • Ability to organize and prioritize tasks, including the ability to alternate between independent and collaborative work while managing projects
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work well with colleagues and the public
  • Research and writing skills
  • A commitment to collaboration and an enthusiasm for Lake Champlain, its history, and its future

Working Conditions

This position may include onsite, offsite, and on water work. Work outside will occur in all weather conditions. Requires the ability to lift 25+ pounds frequently, and 50+ pounds occasionally.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and 2 references to patriciar@lcmm.org with the subject line “Collections Assistant.” Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until position is filled.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Lake Champlain Maritime Museum provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. The Museum prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

NOAA Resource Protection Coordinator (2 posts)

🚨JUST RELEASED! Florida Keys and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuaries are each seeking a Resource Protection Coordinator.

If you’ve ever wanted to directly support national marine sanctuaries through policy formulation, analysis, coordination, and evaluation for resource protection, conservation science, and collaborative management, here is your opportunity!

We’re looking for two strategic, community-minded professionals ready to contribute their expertise and skills to help protect Florida Keys and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuaries for generations to come.

🗓️ Open for a 7-day period. Application closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on July 23, 2026.

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/876901000

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/876900900

State of South Carolina Underwater Archaeologist

The Maritime Research Division of the South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology at the University of South Carolina, Columbia is seeking an Underwater Archaeologist (ARCH-I). The position is full-time with benefits and will work on the main campus in Columbia. Applications will be received until midnight Monday, 31 August 2026 or until the position is filled.

We hope to offer the position by the end of August with a start date at an agreed time shortly thereafter.  The successful candidate will work alongside two other Division staff members and complement efforts to preserve the maritime archaeological legacy in the lakes, rivers, and coastal waters of South Carolina.

Underwater Archaeologist (ARCH-I):

The incumbent reports directly to the State Underwater Archaeologist. The employee will work with the supervising archaeologist to meet the program’s goals, specifically relating to education and outreach. The employee will act as the administrator for the Hobby Licensing process and manage all databases relating to the licenses. The employee will support archaeological research and act as principal/co-principal investigator on Maritime Research Division projects designated by the supervisor. The employee will also manage equipment and act as a dive safety officer for the Division. This position requires periodic travel for fieldwork, presentations, and meetings.

Link for additional information and to apply for the job: 

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/209700

For information about the MRD please visit: 

Maritime Research – SC Institute for Archaeology and Anthropology | University of South Carolina

For more information about the Hobby Licenses please visit:

Hobby Licenses – SC Institute for Archaeology and Anthropology | University of South Carolina

For more information about employment at USC please visit:

Division of Human Resources – Human Resources | University of South Carolina (sc.edu)

For more information about this position and duties please contact:

James D. Spirek
State Underwater Archaeologist
Maritime Research Division
South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology
College of Arts and Sciences

University of South Carolina

1321 Pendleton Street | Columbia, SC 29208 USA
Phone: (803) 576-6566 | Fax: (803) 254-1338
spirek@sc.edu

Maritime Research Division

MRD Instagram/Facebook: @MaritimeResearchDivision

SC Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology

SCIAA Facebook: @SCIAAOfficial

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Two PhD positions in maritime history at German Maritime Museum

Two PhD position in Maritime History & Heritage!

The German Maritime Museum – Leibniz Institute for Maritime History is going to hire two International PhD positions for our new 3rd-party funded research project ‘Functioning Democracies at the Water’s Edge‘ with a monthly salary of 3400 euros (Doktorand/PhD Researcher).

Both PhD positions are perfectly suitable for students with a background in History, Archaeology, Heritage Studies, International Relations, Cultural Anthropology, and Political Science in general.

German Maritime Museum is the national maritime museum of Germany and one of the leading maritime museum in the world (largest in Europe).

Please explore the detailed application call in the link below. https://www.dsm.museum/stellenangebote/two-phd-candidates

Maritime Geophysical Project Manager

https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/woolpert/jobs/4257292009

Woolpert is hiring an experienced Project Manager for the Maritime Market in the Geospatial Sector Project Management Office. This can be a remote position or based out of a Woolpert office.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What You Will Do:

Project Management role – 95% 

  • Manages marine geophysical survey projects.
  • Leads project execution teams in the development of scope, technical approach, and execution strategy for marine geophysical surveys, including multibeam, side scan sonar, sub-bottom profiling, and magnetometer investigations.
  • Develop detailed work plans, survey specifications, and line plans aligned with client objectives, regulatory requirements, and applicable standards (e.g., IHO S-44, USACE, project-specific criteria).
  • Select appropriate vessels, sensors, and acquisition methodologies based on site conditions, water depths, and project constraints.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, subcontractors, and regulatory stakeholders.
  • Lead project kickoff meetings, progress updates, and technical review sessions to ensure alignment on scope, schedule, and deliverables.
  • Oversee mobilization, offshore operations, and demobilization activities to ensure efficient and safe execution of survey programs.
  • Coordinate field teams, vessel crews, and subcontractors to maintain productivity and adherence to survey specifications.
  • Monitor real-time acquisition progress and adjust survey plans as required to optimize data coverage and quality.
  • Implement rigorous QA/QC procedures for data acquisition and processing, including calibrations (e.g., patch tests), sensor verification, and positioning integrity checks.
  • Works directly with internal discipline and team leaders and external subcontractors for project planning and execution.
  • Implement rigorous QA/QC procedures for data acquisition and processing, including calibrations (e.g., patch tests), sensor verification, and positioning integrity checks.
  • Defines and communicates client needs and expectations to internal team leaders, phase managers, and technical staff.
  • Delivers project ahead of or within schedule, scope, and budget.
  • Maintains project information and tracking in an ERP system, updating status and resource planning monthly in coordination with team leaders and phase managers.
  • Manages project invoicing and forecasting.
  • Ensures continuous stakeholder communications to anticipate and mitigate project issues.
  • Coordinates with team leaders and phase managers to identify, address and resolve project issues impacting quality, client goals, objectives and/or client satisfaction. 

 Business Development role – 5%  

  • Builds and enhances existing client relationships to identify and initiate additional project opportunities.
  • Identifies and grows new client relationships that match the client and project type focus and overall business strategy of the practice area and sector.
  • Promotes Woolpert as an industry leader for specified market/practice and service(s) with new and existing clients.
  • Represents Woolpert at conferences and other events. 
  • Preference to candidates that bring an existing network of client relationships. 

Additional Functions – 

  • Assists in proposal writing and estimating.
  • Develop new workflows and technology applications.
  • Makes formal presentations and/or publishes articles for professional/trade/civic organizations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned. 

Resulting Physical Qualifications: 

  • Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to operate and manipulate standard office equipment.
  • Must be able to occasionally reach, bend, climb and/or balance.
  • Must be able to frequently lift and/or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
  • Must be able to travel as required. 

What You Will Bring:

  • BA/BS degree in related field and a minimum of five (5) years of related Project Management experience or ten (10) years of related experience.
  • Ten (10) or more years of professional geospatial experience with marine geophysical surveys
  • Demonstrated experience managing multi-sensor offshore survey programs, including:
    • Multibeam Echosounder (MBES)
    • Side Scan Sonar (SSS)
    • Sub-bottom Profiler (CHIRP/boomer/sparker/UHRS)
    • Marine magnetometer systems
  • Proven track record delivering projects for:
    • Ports and navigation authorities
    • Offshore energy/utilities (wind, oil & gas, subsea cables)
    • Federal/state agencies (USACE, NOAA, etc.)
  • Experience with acquisition and processing software such as:
    • QPS (Qinsy/Qimera/Fledermaus)
    • Hypack/Hysweep
    • SonarWiz, Chesapeake, Kingdom, or equivalent interpretation platforms
  • Familiarity with QA/QC processes including:
    • Patch tests, calibrations, and latency checks
    • Data validation and uncertainty analysis
    • File structuring and metadata standards
  • Proven ability to:
    • Develop and execute survey work plans, schedules, and mobilization strategies
    • Manage offshore operations, including vessel coordination and crew oversight
    • Control budgets, track progress, and implement corrective actions
  • Experience with leading technical staff to develop fee estimates for vessel-based sonar bathymetry and geophysical projects.
  • Experience with contributing to and reviewing proposals (processes, bids, workflow).
  • Expert in Microsoft Office suite.
  • Solid background in managing large projects and budgets, including writing technical proposals.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and in a team.
  • Proven ability to take the initiative in finding solutions to complex challenges.
  • Ability to develop and manage cross functional relationships.
  • Previous experience in managing multiple clients and projects simultaneously.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25%, domestic and internationally. 

Certified or the ability to be certified in one or more of the following below is highly desired: 

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Certified Hydrographer
  • Professional geophysicist or geologist 

Benefits You Will Love

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

  • Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
  • Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
  • Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
  • Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
  • Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
  • Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Pay Range

$101,200 – $126,500 USD

Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here:  http://woolpert.com/about-us/

Sanctuary Superintendent

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

National Ocean Service (NOS), Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS)

This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS), with one vacancy in Oswego, NY.

This position is also announced under vacancy number NOS ONMS-26-13004503-ST, which is open to Status Candidates. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/876462400

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/876462300

Historian – DPAA Labs

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI, United States (Hybrid)

https://iaaxmg.fa.ocs.oraclegovcloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/11221

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking an Historian to gather historical data from various sources to answer questions about historical events. The Historian will collect and evaluate source information from written records, physical artifacts, and other types of evidence during their investigations and Analyze and interpret historical information to determine its authenticity and significance.

This position will be part of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Lab Support Services. The DPAA is the US Department of Defense Agency responsible for the recovery and identification of fallen US service members from WWII to the gulf war. Its mission is to provide the fullest possible accounting of missing personnel to their families and the nation. To accomplish this, the DPAA executes recovery missions worldwide, and recovered material is analyzed in the state-of-the-art DPAA laboratory.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF’s support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

Responsibilities

  • Performs complex historical research into casualty resolution and unidentified remains interred in U.S. cemeteries. 
  • Assignments include a variety of duties, including documentary research, oral Histories, secondary source readings, geographically bound studies, cemetery analyses, case narratives, reports of findings, and briefings to agency leadership. 
  • Builds and develop recommendations to disinter unidentified remains from past conflicts, with the goal of pursuing all avenues towards exhumation and identification.
  • Assists with communications with foreign representatives/embassies and casualty/mortuary offices.
  • Occasionally travels nationally for Family Member Updates (FMUs) and occasionally internationally for field investigations or other activities as required by agency leadership.
  • May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

  • Master’s Degree in history or related field. Doctoral Degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 6-8 years experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Familiarity with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), reporting requirements and case management systems
  • Experience with data base systems and client processes
  • Demonstrated knowledge of client’s accounting practices and processes.
  • A strong understanding of History of Science and/or World War II, Korean War, or Vietnam War with specialist knowledge of the Indo-Pacific Theater.
  • At least five years of professional historical research experience (includes educational experience).
  • Experience with archival research.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills evidenced by publication and conference presentation record.
  • Knowledge of relevant primary and secondary source material.
  • Possess a broad knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of historical research and analysis as gained through graduate education in history and relevant job experience.
  • Possess the ability to conduct research on a diverse array of cases with scattered and scant source material.
  • Possess the ability to apply flexible approaches and versatility to conducting
    research.
  • Knowledge of professional writing styles based on professional experience.
  • Exceptional abilities in oral and written communication, and the ability to provide written products quickly and in formats tailored for varied audiences.
  • Possess strong attention to detail and excellent recordkeeping skills.
  • Possess the ability to prioritize responsibilities, multi-task, and work well under pressure.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check.

Physical Capabilities

  • Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs.
  • Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

Work Environment

  • This position will take place primarily in a laboratory office setting.

Compensation

  • The annual salary range for this position is $77,600-$84,800. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

  • HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

VLIZ recruits: Researcher offshore palaeolandscape exploration

https://www.vliz.be/en/jobs/vliz-recruits-researcher-offshore-palaeolandscape-exploration

The southwestern area of the North Sea contains the remains of a vast landmass that connected continental Europe with the British Isles during periods of sea-level lowstands. Usually referred to as “Doggerland”, the area would have been a heartland of human occupation and central to the process of re-settlement and colonisation of northwestern Europe during the Palaeolithic and Mesolithic periods. 

Global warming at the end of the last Ice Age led to the inundation of these lost lands. Today, the North Sea holds a unique and largely unexplored record of prehistoric settlement and colonization. Access to this archaeological resource is hampered by deep water and thick modern 
sediments. Whilst archaeological evidence has been recovered, it consists largely of ex-situ chance finds, with limited potential for understanding human settlement within the wider landscape. 

Within the SUBNORDICA project, and in close collaboration with colleagues from the UK (University of Bradford) and The Netherlands (TNO), VLIZ will assist in reconstructing the palaeolandscapes of the southern North Sea at a variety of geographical and temporal scales, using existing and newly acquired geophysical and geomorphological datasets. This will provide key input for the partners involved in predictive and behavioural modelling and AI training sets in order to classify areas with archaeological potential and to assess their accessibility for investigation. 

The main task of VLIZ in the SUBNORDICA project concerns the analysis of existing offshore data (including commercial (oil/gas, windfarm) data), the collection and analysis of new geophysical and sedimentological data in the southern North Sea, and mapping of the top-Pleistocene (noneroded) surface and its attributes. 

OUR OFFER  

  • We offer you a challenging job in the dynamic environment of the InnovOcean Campus in  Ostend. 
  • A contract for 3 years, with the possibility of extension, and a competitive remuneration package based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience according to the salary scales set forth by the Flemish Government on 01-01-2009. 
  • Additional benefits: holiday allowance, end of year allowance, meal vouchers (€8 per day worked), bicycle allowance, free public transport between home and work. 
  • A good work-life balance through a generous leave package and flexible working hours within a 38-hour working week. 
  • The possibility to work partly from home (meaning from your legal home address in Belgium) after an induction period. 
  • Opportunities for personal development (training). 

YOUR TASKS 

  • To work out an optimal approach/workflow for the interpretation of geophysical data and mapping of the (non-eroded) top Pleistocene surface, including characterization of its attributes; 
  • To collate and analyze existing (legacy) geophysical and geological data; 
  • To process, interpret and visualize new seismic and acoustic (2D) data; 
  • To plan, perform and develop strategies for the acquisition of data at sea; 
  • To assist with the collection, analysis and interpretation of sedimentological core data; 
  • To construct paleogeographic maps at different scales; 
  • To liaise with TNO for the access and analysis of Dutch survey data; 
  • To liaise with the University of Bradford for the access and analysis of UK (mega)survey data; 
  • To liaise with the University of Bradford and TNO for the input of data for (behavioural/predictive) modelling; 
  • To participate in meetings and interact with SUBNORDICA partners; 
  • To provide general support to the project including preparation of shiptime applications, (public) presentations, developing information for publication and media, and organization of consortium and stakeholder meetings; 
  • To actively participate in project meetings and provide project deliverables (e.g. reports); 

Your main responsabilities include: 

  • To maintain research output in the form of high-quality peer reviewed publications; 
  • To present research findings at public events and national and/or international scientific conferences; 
  • To provide support and assistance to other (VLIZ) staff members in the completion of duties and programs of work; 
  • To undertake the duties in such a way as to promote the project and enhance the reputation and public profile of VLIZ; 
  • To undertake any other relevant duties appropriate to the grade and nature of the post. 

For each function, VLIZ considers enthusiastic involvement, service minded, excellent professionalism and integrity as important characteristics. 

YOUR PROFILE  

  • PhD in (marine) geology, geophysics, or earth/marine sciences (or a PhD at the time of appointment) or equivalent research experience. 
  • Experience in the use of GIS software and specific software packages for the interpretation of seismic and acoustic data. 
  • Experience in the acquisition and interpretation of high-resolution seismic data. 
  • Evidence of participation in field surveys, using sub-seabed mapping techniques. 
  • Experience in analyzing core data. 
  • Good communication skills in written and oral English. 
  • Ability to work as an individual and as part of a group. 
  • Evidence of presentation of research at academic conferences. 
  • Publication of papers in peer reviewed scientific journals. 
  • Willingness to assist in group research including fieldwork and external seminar delivery. 
  • Evidence of critical and creative thinking. 

Desirable: 

  • Post-doc experience in submerged landscape research. 
  • Knowledge of the North Sea Quaternary geology. 
  • Experience in processing of geophysical data. 
  • Experience in the acquisition and interpretation of core data. 
  • Programming skills (e.g. Python, R). 
  • Experience in using proxy data for core analyses. 
  • Evidence of working as part of a larger research project. 
  • Evidence of experience with public outreach. 
  • Record of submission of research proposals for external funding. 
  • Evidence of collaborative research activities. 
  • Willingness to learn new skills. 
  • Full current driving license, valid in Belgium. 

ABOUT US  

Over the last 25 years, the Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ) has become a knowledge institution indispensable to the marine research landscape. What started as an institute focusing on science support, has evolved into a national and international point of contact for marine research. VLIZ 
initiates and carries out multidisciplinary research and supports marine experts by providing research infrastructure, data, information and knowledge. VLIZ supports the blue economy and reaches out to a broad public. VLIZ further broadens its marine horizons and aims at becoming a 
world player in the field of marine and coastal research. 
A stimulating working environment forms the base of our flourishing knowledge institute. The wellbeing of our employees comes first. VLIZ is looking for colleagues who, with their passion and knowledge, want to strengthen our growing institute and face the blue challenges of the future. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  

Employment will ideally start as soon as possible, preferably no later than January 1st, 2027. 
For more information concerning this vacancy, please contact Ruth Plets: ruth.plets@vliz.be or Tine Missiaen: tine.missiaen@vliz.be  

DOES THIS VACANCY APPEAL TO YOU?  

Send in your cover letter and CV no later than Sunday 23 August 2026 by filling in this form.

VLIZ promotes equality and diversity in the workplace. You will be recruited based on competencies. Qualities of people are decisive, regardless of gender, religion, ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation or any disability. 
Do you have a disability? Please attach a document to your application so that we can adapt our selection procedure where necessary. This information will be handled with discretion. 

PROCEDURE  

Based on the received cover letters and CV’s, a select group of candidates will be invited for a job interview. You will be informed by email.  
The interviews will take place in the offices of VLIZ or online on Thursday 17 September or Friday 18 September 2026.