[Hiring] Cultural Resource Specialist @Bat Conservation International Inc.

Role Description

Bat Conservation International (BCI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to ending bat extinctions worldwide, seeks a full-time Cultural Resource Specialist to join BCI’s Conservation Department. The Cultural Resource Specialist will work as part of the Compliance Team in the Habitat Protection & Restoration Program (HP&R).

• The successful candidate must be qualified for permitting as Field Director or Principal Investigator/Project Director on state, Bureau of Land Management, and/or U.S. Forest Service lands in at least one of the following states: Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and/or Utah.
• Conduct fieldwork and reporting for cultural resource inventories based in the American Southwest.
• Work directly with BCI’s Cultural Resource Coordinator to coordinate with other HP&R teams and external partners.
• Document and analyze archaeological sites, complete cultural resource inventory forms, and write archaeological technical reports.
• Take turns acting as project leads or assistant archaeologists based on individual permitting and project scheduling.
• Conduct cultural resource inventories in combination with subterranean bat surveys.
• Assist with data and photo organization, map production, background research, and other tasks.

Qualifications

• Meets Field Director or Principal Investigator/Project Director qualifications for at least one of the following states: Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, or Utah.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field of study such as archaeology, history, anthropology, architectural history, art history, or historic preservation.
• Previous experience completing cultural resource inventory (site) forms.
• Previous archaeological report writing or editing experience.
• Ability to review, synthesize, and interpret archaeological data and communicate conclusions verbally and in writing.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort communicating with colleagues in a remote work environment.
• Experience working in cooperative, small-team settings.
• Experience working outdoors and comfortable moving through difficult terrain with limited resources.
• Reliable and self-motivated worker.
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, including utilizing style templates and automated cross-references.
• Must have a valid US driver’s license.

Requirements

• Experience in digital mapping (e.g., EOS GPS, ArcGIS Field Maps, or Trimble) and digital site documentation (e.g., ArcGIS Survey123).
• Experience using GIS programs to create and modify spatial data (e.g., ArcGIS Pro or QGIS).
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using hand tools (e.g., shovel, saw, pick, axe).
• Certifications in first aid, CPR, and/or wilderness medicine.

Benefits

• Salary range: $60,000–$65,000 based on location and experience.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.

Company Description

BCI is deeply committed to Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI) and embeds JEDI-centered practices in our conservation work and organizational culture.