The Kansas Historical Society in Topeka is seeking a permanent, full time, Project and Outreach Coordinator (Archeologist II) for the Archeology Office in the Cultural Resources Division, open until filled. 

Starting Salary: 
$17.39/hr-$19.16/hr (dependent on experience). 

Job Description:
The Project and Outreach Coordinator assists the Contract Archeology Program in its cultural resource assessments for compliance with Section 106 of the NRHP, for Kansas DOT. This will include organizing and planning field projects and conducting field work. This position also coordinates archeology outreach for the Historical Society, including answering public inquiries, giving presentations, writing social media posts, and working to coordinate the Kansas Archeology Training Program field school.

Job Posting

Applications must come through the State of Kansas Careers Portal. 


Qualifications:
Graduate Degree in archeology, anthropology, or closely related field.
Although an individual already meeting SOI Professional Qualifications in archeology is preferred, soon to be Masters recipients will be considered. 
Must be physically able to carry out pedestrian archeological surveys on all types of terrain and under all kinds of climatic conditions, and to perform standard archeological testing and excavation techniques.  

Employment Benefits:
First day of employment coverage under the State Employee Health Plan (SEHP) for medical and prescription drug coverage and dental plan.
Additional voluntary options including vision, hospital indemnity, accident and critical illness insurance plans and flexible spending accounts.
SEHP members and their covered family members have access to the HealthQuest Health Center at 9th and Kansas Avenue in Topeka for in person and virtual health care services.
Sick & Vacation leave
Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
Employee discounts with the STAR Program
Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Contact:
Nikki Klarmann, PhD
State Archeologist
Kansas Historical Society 
6425 SW 6th Avenue 
Topeka KS  66615-1099 
785-272-8681, ext. 269
Nikki.Klarmann@ks.gov 
(she/her) 

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