Position Title: Urban Archaeology Corps (UAC) Archeology Technician– AmeriCorps Individual Placement

Conservation Legacy Program: Southeast Conservation Corps

Site Location: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Address: 1978 Island Ford Pkwy, Sandy Springs GA

Position Available: 1

Terms of Service:

Start Date: 02/09/26

End Date: 12/05/27

Weeks: 52

AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 1700 hr

Purpose:

Southeast Conservation Corps (SECC) is a non-profit, AmeriCorps-affiliated organization. This individual placement is in partnership with the National Park Service and is an AmeriCorps Position. SECC empowers young adults to cultivate compassion, responsibility, and grit through community service and environmental stewardship. SECC selects young adults, ages 18-30, to complete conservation projects on public lands throughout the Southeast. SECC programs encourage environmental stewardship, foster community partnerships, and emphasize experiential learning.

At Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, the intern will support urban archaeology and cultural resource compliance work associated with trail system improvements, visitor access projects, and external development reviews under Section 106 of the NHPA. The park’s 15 river units contain archaeological sites spanning from the Archaic period through the Civil War and early history of Georgia. Ongoing development pressure in the Atlanta region requires active research, survey, mapping, and historical documentation to protect sites potentially affected by both internal park and external projects reviewed through 36 CFR 800 consultation. In this setting, the intern will gain experience conducting pedestrian survey, shovel test surveys for trail projects, completing GIS site mapping, and contributing to cultural resource documentation for compliance and handling museum collections/documents. This work directly benefits local communities by helping preserve cultural heritage tied to Indigenous history, river crossings, 19th-century farmsteads, mills, and ferries. The intern's contributions will enhance data quality for long-term resource management, support responsible public access to natural areas, and strengthen the park's ability to respond to increasing development pressure in the region.

Description of Duties:

Assist with Archaeological Field Survey

• Conduct pedestrian survey and shovel test pits (STPs) under supervision; record soil profiles and artifact recovery.
• Document site conditions through photography, field notes, GPS data collection, and standardized NPS forms.
• Assist in the inventory and catalog of recovered materials following NPS SEAC/CRNRA collection protocols.

Archival and Historical Research for CRNRA Units

• Conduct background research using historic maps, deeds, census records, tax rolls, and secondary literature.
• Assist in development of landowner timelines, site histories, and potential pre-contact/historic sensitivity models.
• Digitize, organize, and summarize research findings for integration into Section 106 reports and GIS datasets.
• Archival research methods and database access
• Using historic maps for spatial correlation with modern parcels
• Record management and citation standards (MLA or SAA)

GIS Mapping, Data Entry, and Site Record Updates, Collections management

• Create and update geospatial layers for survey areas, site boundaries, artifact locations, and historic features.
• Input field data into CRNRA GIS, site forms, and internal project databases (e.g., NPS cultural resource inventory). Prepare maps and visual materials for Section 106 reports, presentations, and interpretive products.
• Support the park with Museum Collection file management: ie organize files, support secure housing of documents, reports and artifacts.

Backlog Cataloging of Archeology Collection and Moving Files

• Label artifact bags with correct FS information and catalog number
• Enter catalog data into MCMS
• Assist supervisor with annual inventory of museum collections.
• Analysis and cataloging into Excel that will then be uploaded into MCM, the NPS museum database.
• Move collections files/artifacts to secure park location.

c. Potential environmental/human risk:

• Low; primarily office or controlled archive environment
• Minor risks include eye strain or repetitive desk tasks
• Uneven terrain, roots/stumps, poison ivy, wildlife and insects
• Weather exposure (heat/cold), dehydration
• Minor tool-related hazards (shovel, trowel)

Minimum Qualifications:

· United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien

· At least 18 years of age

· Has had some college course work in Archeology, anthropology, history or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in history, archaeology, anthropology, or a related field; individual placement may be a junior or senior in college as well.
• Archeology Field School Experience
• Strong applicants will have a Master's degree and/or experience in one or more of the following: museums and archives, public history, archaeology, Civil Rights history, African American history and culture, or southern history and culture. Successful applicants will also have experience working with museum collections, the ability to produce engaging and creative written content, and a passion for public-facing historical research.

Transportation:

NPS vehicles will be provided for transportation only for park capacity. This Individual Placement must be a driver.

Physical Requirements:

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential functions. Some positions may require periodic overnight travel, non-traditional hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Time Requirements:

Typically, this position is expected to serve 8 am until 5 pm, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week – but exact service schedules may vary and will include evening and weekend service depending on project needs. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service. Member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term.

Orientation and Training:

• Members will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities.
• DOI Defensive Driving, how to drive in Atlanta
• GPS training using a tablet and programs such as ESRI Field Maps. Field training on the use of a clinometer and other tools.
• GPS/GIS field data entry, Trimble/Collector use
• Safety training for fieldwork, PPE use, heat protocols, hazard awareness

Benefits:

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award: $7,395.00

• Living Allowance: $480 per week.

• Additional Benefit: $240 per week.

• Benefits: yes

• Possible student loan forbearance.

• Member Assistance Program – 3 free sessions of support with a counseling or service-life balance specialist.

• Uniform shirts

• Professional development opportunities (mentorship, resume support, etc.) and exposure to natural resource career paths.

Evaluation and Reporting:

As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service.

Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to:

• Bi-weekly timesheets

• Monthly Accomplishment Report

• Narrative Monthly Report.

• Bi-Monthly Check-Ins

• Midterm and Final Evals

• Exiting Task

Substance Free:

In accordance with a drug-free environment, alcohol and drugs are prohibited while participating in AmeriCorps and program activities and while on organization property.

If you have questions about the position, please contact:

Laurie Fisher

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Laurie_fisher@nps.gov

Or

Annie Couch

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Ann_couch@nps.gov

If you have questions about the application process, please contact:

Ray Wilson

Individual Placement Coordinator

Southeast Conservation Corps

rwilson@conservationlegacy.org

Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.