What Kind of Career Can I Have in Archaeology?
What are my career choices in archaeology? There are several levels of being an archaeologist, and where you are at in your career is related to the level of education you have and the experience you ve received. There are two common types of archaeologists: those based at universities, and those based at cultural resource management (CRM) firms, firms that conduct archaeological investigations associated with federal construction projects. Other archaeology-related jobs are found at National Parks, Museums, and State Historical Societies. Field Technician / Crew Chief / Field Supervisor A field technician is the first level of field experience any one gets in archaeology. As a field tech you travel the world as a freelancer, excavating or conducting survey any where the jobs are. Like most other kinds of freelancers, you are generally on your o
