Archaeological Conservator
The Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Program (LAMP) at the
St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum is seeking an Archaeological
Conservator
specializing in the conservation of waterlogged
material culture recovered from
shipwreck and other historical
maritime archaeological contexts. This employee
will manage
the day to day administration and organization of LAMP’s
conservation laboratory spaces, and oversee the treatment,
processing, and
curation of artifacts of various materials.
Will be responsible for developing
and maintaining laboratory
safety and organizational protocols to professional
and ethical
standards. Will also assist with LAMP’s ongoing research,
administrative, and public archaeology programs. Applicants
must be certified
divers with scientific diving and underwater
archaeology field experience, and
must be able to meet
American Academy of Underwater Sciences minimum
standards
for a scientific diver. Applicants must have formal
training in the
archaeological conservation of waterlogged
artifacts, a BA in anthropology,
archaeology, or a related field,
and at least three years relevant experience in
archaeological
conservation laboratory and underwater archaeological fieldwork
settings. A Master’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, or
related fields is
strongly desired. Experience with analytic
software commonly used in
archaeological research,
particularly databases, GIS, and Hypack, a
plus.
Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits include
Paid Time Off and Health Care Insurance.