Outreach Assistant I

Student Intermediate Level

Requisition ID	req29176
Working Title	Outreach Assistant I
Pay	$15.00 Hourly
Campus	Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department	Anthropology Department (045A)
Employment Type	Student Employment
Student Type	Student Employment
Status	Non-Exempt
Background Check Required	No
For Best Consideration Date	5/24/2024
Position Summary	The Department of Anthropology at the University of New Mexico is leading a series of field study projects designed to advance the field of architectural conservation and archaeological sites management. Field study projects focus on archaeological and historic structures in the American Southwest and create opportunities for students to participate in the documentation, assessment, and conservation of some of the nation’s most treasured cultural sites. Projects involve archival research, documentation (archaeological illustration, photography) materials analysis, condition survey, nondestructive evaluation, conservation treatment, and site management planning. Student participants will work directly with experienced conservators, archaeologists, engineers, artists, preservation craftspeople, and National Park Service staff as members of the project teams. 2024 projects include: Documentation, condition assessment, materials analysis, climate vulnerability analyses, and non-destructive evaluation of ancient earthen plasters and stone masonry to determine preservation priorities at Mummy Cave, Canyon de Chelly National Monument, AZ. Climate vulnerability Documentation, condition assessment, climate vulnerability analyses, and structural evaluation of the stone masonry to determine preservation priorities at 17th Century Quarai Spanish Mission Church, Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, Mountainair, NM. Scope of Work The Outreach Assistant I will support the Department of Anthropology at the University of New Mexico on conservation field projects. Duties may include: participating in fieldwork: documenting (drawing and photography) of architecture, landscapes and other site features assisting PI and project consultants in data collection assisting with research by collecting primary and secondary source data from the park and local archives related to the sites; and preparing graphic and written products related to the activities undertaken. Fieldwork will take place at National Park sites Canyon de Chelly National Monument in Arizona and Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument in New Mexico; materials analysis will take place at the UNM Main campus, and; archival research, artwork, data processing and report preparation will be done remotely. Summer fieldwork at Canyon de Chelly will take place the first week in June, followed by a period of research, data analysis, graphic documentation preparation, and reporting. Fieldwork at Salinas Pueblo Missions will take place for a week in July or early August, with research, data analysis, graphic documentation preparation, and reporting taking place both before and after the fieldwork sessions. Student participation can be up to 20 hours per week. Expenses for transportation to/from the field sites during field campaigns will be reimbursed. Fieldwork at Canyon de Chelly involves backcountry camping and rope-assisted climbing; fieldwork at Salinas Pueblo Missions will be daily traveling to/from Albuquerque. There will be a per diem for fieldwork that involves overnight stays. Up to two student research assistants will be hired @ $15/hr. The assistant must bring their own laptop computer/tablet. Preference will be given to students with experience in fine art, architectural/archaeological sites documentation (surveying, mapping, drawing), archival research, materials analysis, and proficiency with the Adobe suite Excel, Adobe Illustrator/InDesign and Photoshop software(s).
Minimum Qualifications	Equivalencies not found for this position
Preferred Qualifications	Minimum Qualification ·High school diploma or GED Preferred Qualifications  Experience in fine art, architecture/archaeological sites documentation (surveying, mapping, drawing), archival research, and/or microscopy Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Apps: Word and Excel, and; Adobe Apps: Illustrator/InDesign and Photoshop.    A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.
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