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Yes, another happy hour! Join AAC for happy hour on Friday, August 28 at Spokes on Southern in Tempe! All are welcome - ...
08/20/2026

Yes, another happy hour! Join AAC for happy hour on Friday, August 28 at Spokes on Southern in Tempe! All are welcome - feel free to bring friends, family, and fellow archaeologists to learn about our organization. AAC will be covering the first round.

Join AAC for happy hour on Thursday, August 27 at Barrio Brewing in Tucson! All are welcome - feel free to bring friends...
08/18/2026

Join AAC for happy hour on Thursday, August 27 at Barrio Brewing in Tucson! All are welcome - feel free to bring friends, family, and fellow archaeologists to learn about our organization. AAC will be covering the first round.

Registration is now open for AAC's annual fall conference in Nogales, AZ on Friday, October 2! The conference program an...
08/13/2026

Registration is now open for AAC's annual fall conference in Nogales, AZ on Friday, October 2! The conference program and schedule are coming soon. The conference is free to attend and includes a catered lunch.

Register on the Conference page of our website here: https://arizonaarchaeologicalcouncil.org/conference

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The 2026 Arizona History Convention is Sept. 25-26 in Tucson!
08/11/2026

The 2026 Arizona History Convention is Sept. 25-26 in Tucson!

Join the Arizona History Convention in Tucson on Sept 25-26, 2026, for engaging sessions and networking opportunities in history.

Check out this talk by AAC Board Member-At-Large Kirk Costion, and more Arizona Museum of Natural History content!
08/01/2026

Check out this talk by AAC Board Member-At-Large Kirk Costion, and more Arizona Museum of Natural History content!

The most recent episode of the summer speaker series, Arizona Through Time, is now available on our YouTube channel. Find out if 'Trash Mound is a Dirty Word' with Dr. Kirk Costion.
https://my.mesaaz.gov/44VzwXp

Reminder! If you are interested in presenting at AAC's annual fall conference, please submit your proposal by August 3 -...
07/28/2026

Reminder! If you are interested in presenting at AAC's annual fall conference, please submit your proposal by August 3 - one week from now.

Travel stipends are available to students who present at the conference. Interested students should contact the AAC President at [email protected].

07/26/2026

In response to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation’s announcement this evening on the passage of the unassembled vote to move forward with a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding revisions to the regulations implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, “Protection of Historic Properties,” 36 CFR Part 800, National Trust President and CEO Brent Leggs issued the following statement:

“We are not shocked—but saddened—by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation’s decision to advance devastating changes to the Section 106 process. The proposed changes threaten the history of our nation and the fabric of our society—this is an attack on our civic and cultural inheritance. Safeguarding our nation’s historic assets is central to our mission. The National Trust, and our partners across the country, will work tirelessly to mobilize the American public and activate Congress to defeat these harmful regulations.”

Learn more about Section 106: https://ow.ly/br2C50Zsuz1

Pictured: Milwaukee Soldiers Home
Photo by Ryan Hainey Photography

The Arizona Site Steward program turned 40 this year! If you are interested in joining this important program, visit thi...
07/25/2026

The Arizona Site Steward program turned 40 this year! If you are interested in joining this important program, visit this page to be added to a waitlist: https://www.azsitesteward.org/index.do

For 40 years, Arizona’s Site Stewards have served as unwavering custodians of our state’s irreplaceable cultural and heritage resources. Today, June 5th, marks the official 40th Anniversary of the Arizona Site Steward Program — a milestone of dedication and enduring legacy. 🎉

Since its founding in 1986, the numbers tell an extraordinary story:
- 6,000 committed Site Stewards
- 600,000 volunteer hours poured into preserving Arizona’s heritage
- $21.7 million in economic value generated for the state
- 50 million miles driven on personal vehicles to monitor sites

These are not just statistics. They represent thousands of volunteers who have braved remote landscapes, fickle weather, and countless miles to preserve Arizona’s history.

Through vigilant monitoring and partnerships with land managers, Site Stewards have joined the frontline in the management of our shared past — ensuring that the stories, artifacts, and sacred places of Arizona’s cultures endure for generations yet to come.

Logan Simpson - Archaeological Field DirectorLocation: Flagstaff, AZSalary: $68,640 to $85,280 annually, DOETo apply: ht...
07/24/2026

Logan Simpson - Archaeological Field Director

Location: Flagstaff, AZ

Salary: $68,640 to $85,280 annually, DOE

To apply: https://logansimpson.bamboohr.com/careers/233

We have an immediate opening for a regular full-time Archaeological Field Director to work a hybrid remote schedule based out of our Flagstaff, AZ office.

Your Key Responsibilities:

 Managing fieldwork on cultural resources projects, including surveys, archaeological monitoring, testing, and data recovery, throughout Arizona and adjacent states.

 Accurately and efficiently recording cultural resources in the field, manage a field crew, operate GPS units with a data recorder, preparing site records, and conduct quality control/quality assurance reviews of all digital and paper field data.

 Proficiently and independently preparing complex technical documents for a full range of cultural resources project types.

 Mentoring other staff.

What You’ll Bring:

 Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or closely related field.

 5+ years of cultural resources management (CRM) experience and demonstrable expertise supervising all aspects of cultural resources survey, excavation, and monitoring fieldwork and with preparing the associated technical reports.

 Sufficient field experience to be listed as a Project Director on an Arizona State Museum blanket permit.

 Ability to obtain current permits at Field Director level with the Bureau of Land Management, National Forests, and other agency lands in Arizona.

 Knowledgeable about Section 106 review process and other federal historic preservation and cultural resources regulations.

 Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

 Proficiency with technical writing and use of Microsoft Office products.

 Ability to work outdoors in extreme temperatures and in remote locations (camping is a possibility).

 Ability to walk up to 10 miles per day over steep terrain for extended periods of time.

 Must be able to work cooperatively in a team-oriented setting with crew members and supervisors.

 Must be self-motivated and be able to work independently and manage project workloads, schedules, and budget considerations.

 Possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

 Master’s degree in Anthropology or closely related field.

 3+ years of supervisory experience, preferably in the Southwest.

 Experience working with government and Tribal agencies and personnel.

What We Offer:

 Compensation – This is a full-time position paid on a salaried basis between $68,640 to $85,280 annually, depending on experience and education.

 Benefits – A comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision plans, paid Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage, Paid Family Leave, a 401(k) with a firm match, and a robust Employee Assistance Program with free counseling and mental health services.

 Time Off – Paid Time Off starting at 18 days per year available as accrued, plus 9 paid holidays.

 Professional Development – Support for professional conferences and trainings, internal leadership development and innovation program, tuition reimbursement, bonus programs for peer-reviewed publications and academic achievements, and work on a variety of interesting projects.

 Perks – Wellness program with $125 annual Wellness Bucks allowance, paid Costco memberships, Babies-at-Work program, paid parking, and paid public transit costs.

 Flexible Work Schedules – Hybrid work schedule allowing for 2 days of remote work per week depending on the position, plus flexible schedules such as 4 x 10, 9 x 80, or 4½ day schedules.

If interested, please apply and include a resume and cover letter to demonstrate your skill and experience.

Are you interested in joining an award-winning, multidisciplinary consulting firm where you can contribute to our diverse, collaborative, and innovative team? At Logan Simpson, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your skillset, while bringing new tools and ideas to the table. The Opportunity: We...

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