01/25/2024
The Wisconsin Historical Society is pleased to announce that they are seeking applications to fill the vacant archaeologist position in the State Historic Preservation Office.
The Wisconsin Historical Society, considered one of the nation's finest historical institutions, is a State of Wisconsin government agency as well as a mission-driven entrepreneurial organization. The Wisconsin Historical Society, founded in 1846, ranks as one of the largest, most active and diversified state historical societies in the nation. As both a state agency and a private membership organization, its mission is to help people connect to the past by collecting, preserving and sharing stories. At its core, the Society believes that increasing the public's knowledge of history has profound societal, cultural, and economic benefit. The Society’s values are to Embrace a Spirit of Service, Engage our Expertise, Spark Enthusiasm, Cultivate Inclusion, Exceed Expectations, and Think Big and Grow with Purpose. Its collections, historic sites and museums, historic preservation office and extensive educational programs are focused on enriching and transforming lives through unparalleled access to history.
This position handles a wide range of tasks within the State Archaeology and Maritime Preservation Program of the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). This position is responsible for data entry into, maintenance of, and management of archaeological information in the Wisconsin Historic Preservation Database (WHPD), as well as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping. This position also provides assistance to SHPO staff members, federal and state agencies, local municipalities, professional consultants, and the public regarding the state’s archaeological sites and the content of WHPD. As requested or needed, the position conducts fieldwork, prepares reports, engages in public outreach, and prepares and corrects cataloging documentation for burial sites. This position maintains internal project records via electronic and paper means; prepares reports summarizing the positions’ work activity; analyzes data of varying complexity; and provides verbal and written responses to staff and the public as needed.
This professional position works under the general supervision of the State Archaeologist. Work is performed with a great deal of independence. The position may lead limited term employees, work study students, and/or volunteers.
To Apply, please visit the Employment Information Page at: https://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Article/CS17105
or visit https://wisc.jobs
Applications are due at 11:59PM on February 26, 2024.
