Cultural Resources Specialist 1
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LocationUnited States-Alaska-Anchorage
Work modeon-site
Typepart-time
SeniorityEntry
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 30, 2026 · 4d ago
Verified live23h ago
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Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills
Willingness to work under varied weather conditions
Familiar with field study design and documentation, regulatory framework for cultural resource management, and GIS utilities
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture
Prior field experience (e.g., survey, testing, and data recovery)
Previous Alaska-based archaeological fieldwork experience
Experience with GIS processing and field tools
Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
GIS
About the company
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Watch Our Story:’ https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story’
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
We believe industry drives progress. As part of our Industrial sector, you’ll help shape efficient, advanced infrastructure and environmental stewardship. We partner with clients across industries to responsibly optimize processes, modernize facilities and solve complex challenges. Our work spans the full project life cycle, from up-front evaluation and planning studies through design and into construction monitoring and operations. You can help clients push boundaries and meet evolving industrial demands while supporting resilient infrastructure and responsible growth. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to engineer smarter solutions, drive industrial innovation and make a lasting impact.
Responsibilities
The primary duty of the temporary Cultural Resource Specialist 1 is to support the cultural resources team in Anchorage, Alaska with data analysis, artifact sorting, reporting, and other office-based tasks. The successful candidate will assist in post-field processing at the Anchorage, Alaska office. These tasks will include standard artifact documentation, sifting, sorting, weighing, photographing, and analyzing collected artifacts and other samples. The successful candidate will also assist with QC review and interpretation of field data.
Requirements
The candidate must demonstrate commitment to data confidentiality agreements and professional ethics standards.
It is expected for the successful candidate to have excellent and proven writing and communication skills and be detail-oriented and organized. The candidate will be expected to work both independently and as part of a team.
About the role
This is a part-time position located in Anchorage, Alaska.
Preferred Qualifications
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Prior field experience preffered (e.g., survey, testing, and data recovery).
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Previous Alaska-based archaeological fieldwork experience.
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Experience with GIS processing and field tools preferred.
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field
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Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
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Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills
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Willingness to work under varied weather conditions
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Successful candidates must be familiar with field study design and documentation, regulatory framework for cultural resource management, and GIS utilities
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An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.
We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.