The Greater New Orleans Archaeology Program (GNOAP) housed in the UNO Department of Anthropology is looking for a graduate student worker to assist with various projects. The GNOAP is part of the Louisiana Division of Archaeology Regional Program and is a resource for private and public property owners, planners, and concerned citizens about archaeological issues in the greater New Orleans area. Our mission is to prevent the loss of the archaeological heritage of greater New Orleans through site documentation, preservation, research, and public education.

This is a wonderful opportunity for a student to gain valuable experience not only in archaeology, but for those interested in the planning, preservation and public history fields. It is expected that there will be on the job training. However, successful candidates should have some familiarity with historical and archival research AND/OR in GIS analysis. They must be organized and motivated to learn. Students enrolled in Anthropology, Geography, History, and Urban Planning and Regional Studies programs are preferred.  The position is up to 20 hours per week with a flexible work schedule. Employment may begin as soon a possible and multi-semester employment opportunities exist for the right candidate. This is an hourly position and does not offer tuition waivers.

Other desired (but not necessary) skills include:

Technical writing and editing

Archaeological excavation

Archaeological or artifact cataloguing, analysis, and curation

Database management (mainly in Microsoft Excel and Access)

Photography

Public outreach, education, and communication

Surveying

Web design

Library research

Report Production

Graphic design and layout

Please submit an email of interest outlining your experience and skills to Andrea White (apwhite1@uno.edu).

Andrea White

Director and Regional Archaeologist

Greater New Orleans Archaeology Program

Department of Anthropology

School of Urban Planning and Regional Studies

University of New Orleans