Hartgen is a dynamic, fast-paced work environment with a friendly, hard working staff. We take pride in our work and seek strongly motivated individuals to join our team. Hartgen Archeological Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on an individual’s qualifications and abilities and not on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Current Employment Openings

Thank you for your interest in employment with Hartgen.

At this time, we have two open positions: Project Manager and Copy Editor.

Project Manager

Hartgen Archeological Associates, Inc. seeks highly motivated candidates to fill an immediate opening for Project Manager in Rensselaer, New York. Applicants must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and must have an MA or PhD in archeology/anthropology and at least 5 years of experience conducting and supervising cultural resource management studies.

Applicants must have a strong background in precontact (preferably Northeastern) and historical archeology; strong organizational, writing, and analytical skills; and must be detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple concurrent tasks. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, well organized, works well as part of a team, and has strong leadership skills. Applicants must be skilled users of the Microsoft Office suite. Survey and GPS experience are a plus, as is experience using Adobe Acrobat and Photoshop.

The primary responsibilities of the position are supervision of Project Directors and Field Directors and participation in the various aspects of cultural resource management projects. This includes project scoping and budgeting, fieldwork, research, site analysis, writing and reviewing reports, contract management, client relations, and interacting with various official agencies.

Hartgen is New York’s leading cultural resource management firm. With over forty employees, Hartgen has a dynamic, fast-paced work environment with a friendly, hard working staff. Visit our website at www.hartgen.com.

The position is full-time and includes paid sick and vacation leave, health insurance, and profit sharing. Telecommuting is not an option for this position; applicants from outside the region must be willing to relocate. Hartgen is an equal opportunity employer and pay will be commensurate with experience. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three references, and a writing sample in Microsoft Word or PDF format to Roberta Jeracka, Human Resource Coordinator by email at rjeracka@hartgen.com.

Copy editor

Hartgen Archeological Associates, Inc., a cultural resource management firm, is in search of qualified applicants for the position of Copy Editor. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. The primary responsibility will be editing technical documents for grammar, clarity, and consistency, with the possibility of some desktop publishing. The ideal applicant is a motivated self-starter with strong communication and writing skills, an excellent eye for detail, and a high level of skill using Microsoft Word and familiarity with Adobe Photoshop and Corel WordPerfect. Experience in archeology is a plus.

The position is full-time and includes paid sick and vacation leave, health insurance, profit sharing, and other benefits. Salary based on experience. Hartgen is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, three references and a writing sample in Microsoft Word or PDF format to Roberta Jeracka, Human Resource Coordinator by email at rjeracka@hartgen.com.

Archeological Field Technicians. Although we are not currently hiring, our staffing needs for Archeological Field Technicians change frequently. Individuals interested in this position are encouraged to submit a resume to Christopher Kilkenny. Resumes are retained on file for 3 months.

Internships

Hartgen offers unpaid internships to high school and college students in the fields of archeology and architectural history. Internships last for a total of 40 hours and are goal-oriented. Each intern is assigned a project to complete under the direction of a mentor. Internships are available on a limited basis. To inquire about the availability of an internship, please contact Tracy Miller, our Intern Coordinator.

For students considering a career in archeology, the SAA maintains a list of FAQs about Careers in Archeology.