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  The Arizona Archaeological Council is soliciting nominations for five Board positions for the 2020 calendar year. The following positions are open:

   

  President - Elect

   

  The following are the responsibilities of the President-Elect:

   

  • The President-Elect serves as a member of the Board and has the same duties and responsibilities of the other members
  • Understand the AAC by-laws
  • Follow Robert Rules of Order during each meeting
  • At the outset of their term the President Elect should review all duties of the President and be prepared to complete them.
  • Vote on resolutions of the AAC
  • Introduce or second motions of the board
  • Responsible with other Board members for approving all expenditures of the AAC. The President can authorize expenditures of up to $1,000 per year without Board approval if the expenditure(s) is (are) consistent with the mission and Bylaws of the AAC.
  • Can be asked to assist other board members on specific tasks or to serve on committees, as needed.
  • Attend and support AAC annual conference
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  Treasurer

   

  The following are the responsibilities of the Treasurer:

   

  • Follow Robert’s Rules of Order during each meeting.
  • Understand the AAC bylaws
  • Keep accurate records of the AAC finances
  • Maintain membership rolls.
  • Coordinate adding President to credit union account. Be sure to bring the minutes that show the vote of the board.
  • Maintain and file the tax records for the AAC.
  • Provide full financial reports at each Board meeting and whenever requested.
  • In coordination with the President and Secretary insure that the AAC mailbox at the US Post Office is checked once a week.
  • Attend Board meetings and introduce and vote on motions.
  • Can be asked to assist other board members on specific tasks or to serve on committees, as needed.
  • Attend and support AAC annual conference.

   

  At-Large Board Members (2 positions):

   

  The following are the responsibilities of the At-Large Board Members:

   

  • Understand the AAC bylaws
  • Follow Robert’s Rules of Order during each meeting
  • The primary responsibility is voting on resolutions of the AAC
  • Introduce or second motions of the Board
  • Responsible for approving expenditures of the AAC. The President can authorize expenditures of up to $1,000 per year without Board approval if the expenditure(s) is (are) consistent with the mission and Bylaws of the AAC.
  • The Member-at-Large shall hold office for two years, maintain good standing and must attend AAC meetings to ensure a quorum.
  • Can be asked to assist other board members on specific tasks or to serve on committees, as needed.
  • Attend and support the AAC annual conference.
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The Treasurer and At-Large Board Members each serve for a two-year period. The President-Elect  will serve for one year in that position, one year as President, and one year as immediate Past President.

Members in good standing interested in running for any of these positions can apply via email to aacboard@gmail.com. We will solicit requests to run until December 6th – and voting will take place in mid to late December.

If you are interested, please provide a short bio blurb indicating why you are a good candidate for the AAC Board. Please send information to aacboard@gmail.com.

Archaeological Consulting Services, Ltd. (ACS) of Tempe is seeking to hire a field archaeologist for 8-10 weeks of work in Phoenix (so no per diem or lodging) on the Light Rail project starting October 21 with a mandatory meeting sometime the week prior. For more information, please click on the Employment tab in the second row of tabs on the ACS website: www.acstempe.com. If you’re interested in applying, please send your current resume with a cover letter and the names and phone numbers/e-mail addresses for three references who can comment on your archaeological experience to: acs_jobs’at’acstempe’dot’com (type it as a normal email address with an @ sign in place of ‘at’ and a period in place of ‘dot’). Please include Field Archaeologist in the subject line. No phone calls please. The position is open until October 31, 2019, or until filled, whichever is sooner.

Details can be found at :

https://northlandresearch.com

HDR

Archaeologist – Phoenix

HDR is seeking applications for an Archaeologist in our Phoenix office in Arizona. This is a fulltime staff position

within our cultural resources group, which is part of a dynamic, interdisciplinary environmental team which works on

a variety of infrastructure projects across Arizona and the Southwest.

The job posting can be found at www.hdrinc.com.

Cultural Resources Specialist 1

Job #155765

Primary Responsibilities

 Perform archaeological construction monitoring, survey, testing, data recovery, report preparation, record

checks, research

 Assist with laboratory processing of artifacts and samples

 Take field photography

 Performing site recording and survey using GPS equipment and digital applications

 Record information on site survey forms and digital survey equipment

 Perform record checks and assist with obtaining permits as well as preparing project close out documents

 Maintain field equipment and supplies

 Perform other duties as needed

Required Qualifications

 Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field

 At least 2 years of field experience in archaeological survey and excavation

 Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and GPS equipment

 Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills

 Willingness to work under varied weather conditions

 Ability to travel out of town for extended periods

 Ability to work independently and as part of a team

 Ability to walk for prolonged periods of time in rugged terrain, stand for prolonged periods of time while

monitoring

 Good organizational skills, a positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to learn

 Demonstrated experience with Arizona archaeology and familiarly with the Southwest

 Must have a valid driver's license

 An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• GIS software experience
• Familiarity with FileMaker and Collector

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most

well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart

infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our

multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe

diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action

employer.

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for; it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the

strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each

other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you

license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the

way.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

      Old Pueblo Archaeology Center is recognized as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization under the U.S. tax code, so donations and membership fees are tax-deductible up to amounts specified by law. Please visit http://www.oldpueblo.org/forms/donorfrm.php to make a contribution – Your donations help us continue to provide hands-on education programs in archaeology, history, and cultures for children and adults!

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(1) SOME THANK YOUs

      This month we thank the following folks (in somewhat alphabetical order) who have joined or rejoined Old Pueblo Archaeology Center as members or who have made donations to support our general education programs since our last email broadcast on August 31st:  Jeffrey Allen & Barbara Bergman, Connie Allen-Bacon, Roger Ames, Michael Bencic, Allan Brockway, Kathleen Burnett, Madelyn and Alex Cook, Allen Dart, Carolyn O’Bagy Davis, Jane Delaney, Sue Durling, Jeffrey & Catherine Eighmy, Bill Enríquez, Benjamin Everitt, Butch Farabee, Barbara Harper, Steve Foley & Judith Henderson,  Armando Lazarte, Eddie Leon, Melissa Loeschen, Laura Mackin, Marianna & Steve Marenfeld, Douglas Meriwether, Sharon Miller, Janet Prinz, Daniel Pyevich, Tom & Irma Robinson, Deni Seymour, Carol Swinney, Peggie Jo Vincent, AJ Vonarx, Robin Wakeland, Mary Wood, Robert Wood, and our anonymous "Third Thursday Food for Thought" donors!

      Thank you all so much!

(2) UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

NOW AVAILABLE!:  “This Picture Rocks” petroglyphs T-shirts to benefit Old Pueblo Archaeology Center!

      Old Pueblo Archaeology Center’s brand-new 100% cotton T-shirt features a photograph of a splendid array of ancient petroglyphs at the Picture Rocks archaeological site near Tucson. The glyphs shown on the featured rock art panel appear to represent humans interacting with whimsical animals, a possible bow-and-arrow, and other rock symbols made by Hohokam Indians between A.D. 650 and 1450. Printed on a sky-blue shirt, the design hints at what this magnificent panel looks like against the background of a clear blue southern Arizona sky. Your purchase of this beautiful shirt will benefit Tucson’s Old Pueblo Archaeology Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, allowing Old Pueblo to provide more archaeology and culture education programs for children and adults.

      Available in medium, large, and extra large sizes. $25 per shirt (add $8 for shipping anywhere in the U.S.). Supply is limited! The shirts will be available at Old Pueblo’s “Third Thursday Food for Thought” dinner programs and its guided tours to the Picture Rocks petroglyphs site; or can be purchased at Old Pueblo Archaeology Center (by appointment only: 2201 W. 44^th Street in Tucson), or we can ship them for an added shipping charge. To purchase your shirts you can mail a check payable to Old Pueblo Archaeology Center, PO Box 40577, Tucson AZ 85717; or call 520-798-1201 to provide your Visa, MasterCard, or Discover card payment authorization; or make your purchase using the PayPal “Donate” button on Old Pueblo’s www.oldpueblo.org home page (and be sure to specify in the online form what your payment is for). Once payment is received, Old Pueblo will make arrangements to deliver your shirts to you.

LOOKING AHEAD: Monday December 2, 2019
      December 2nd is the deadline to purchase tickets for “The Jim Click Millions for Tucson Raffle of a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit, Two First-Class Round-Trip Airline Tickets to Anywhere in the World, and $5,000 Cash” sponsored by Tucson’s Jim Click Automotive Team to benefit Old Pueblo Archaeology Center & other Tucson charities.

      See full announcement for this event below.

Tuesday October 1, 2019: Clarkdale, AZ

    “Ancient Southwestern Native American Pottery” free presentation by archaeologist Allen Dart for Clarkdale Historical Society at Yavapai College Verde Campus “M” building’s room M-137, 601 Black Hills Dr., Clarkdale, Arizona; cosponsored by Arizona Humanities*

      2-4 p.m. Free

      In this presentation Mr. Dart shows and discusses Native American ceramic styles that characterized specific peoples and eras in the U.S. Southwest prior to about 1450, and talks about how archaeologists use pottery for dating archaeological sites and interpreting ancient lifeways. He discusses the importance of context in archaeology, how the things people make change in style over time, and how different styles are useful for identifying different cultures and for dating archaeological sites. His many illustrations include examples of ancient pottery types made throughout the American Southwest from about 2000 to 500 years ago. This program is made possible by Arizona Humanities.

      * This is not an Old Pueblo Archaeology Center event. For more information contact Isabel Erickson at 970-203-4340

Next AZSITE Board Meeting

10 am, October 2nd 2019
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

Clerical Assistant

Archaeological Consulting Services, Ltd. (ACS) of Tempe is seeking to hire a clerical assistant on behalf of the Gila River Indian Community’s Cultural Resource Management Program for work in their Sacaton office. The duties include scanning, filing, digital file organization, data entry, and other tasks as assigned. For more information, please click on the Employment tab in the second row of tabs on the ACS website: www.acstempe.com. If you’re interested in applying, please send your current resume with a cover letter and the names and phone numbers/e-mail addresses for three references who can comment on your office experience to: acs_jobs’at’acstempe’dot’com (type it as a normal email with an @ sign in place of ‘at’ and a period in place of ‘dot’). Please include Clerical Assistant in the subject line. No phone calls please. The position is open until October 31, 2019, or until filled, whichever is sooner.

Please see official job posting here:

https://uacareers.com/postings/41072

Research Specialist, Digital Curation

55032BR

Campus: Tempe

Research Specialist

Job Description

Digital Curators contribute to the development and expansion of the Digital Archaeological Record (tDAR), an international repository of digital data and documents related to archaeological investigations. Curators follow established procedures relating to digital data entry, file storage, file maintenance, and security of the archaeological data stored in tDAR. Digital Curators need to have professional knowledge and experience in at least one of these areas:  archaeology (field, lab and classes); digital preservation and digital data management; information technology, scripting, and programming.

Job Family

Research & Laboratory

Department Name

Shesc

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

EXEC VP/PROVOST

Scope of Search

Open

Grant Funded Position

This is a grant funded position. Continuation is contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$35,280 - $48,100 per year; DOE

Close Date

10-September-2019

Category

02

Essential Duties

Curators work with outside clients and Digital Antiquity staff to draft administrative and descriptive metadata for digital files to be deposited in tDAR. Work may include digitizing paper documents, records, and images (scanning), following established best practices and national standards. Curators routinely create metadata records for digital files using tDAR data entry forms. In consultation with Digital Antiquity staff and supervisors, Curators identify and redact sensitive and/or confidential information found in digital files. In consultation with Digital Antiquity staff and supervisors, Curators assist in organizing digital files and correcting or modifying existing metadata in tDAR. Curators also assist in the Center for Digital Antiquity's development, improvement and maintenance of the tDAR digital repository. Curators may train and supervise students and/or part-time curators, and perform quality control on the work done by students and/or part-time curators.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment AND two years related research experience; OR, Six years research experience appropriate to the area of assignment; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

·        Master’s degree in Anthropology Archaeology, History, American Indian Studies, or Museum Studies.

·        Experience organizing and managing research data, specifically archaeological data.

·        Experience and familiarity with CRM archaeology and the range of archaeological data and documents.

·        Experience with research data management, digital repositories, digital preservation and metadata standards.

·        Experience ensuring project activities are carried out in an efficient and timely manner.