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Good Evening (for me),
I'm a new prospective resident wondering if any of the islands have Contract Archeology firms for paying jobs that are semi-steady? I noticed in 'Homes' magazine of my newly arrived re-location package that a few of the properties mention archaeological assessment so I have hopes there is something. Is there a 'state archaeologist' type of position which the mainland has? Shovel bum firms? The industry tends to be networking only, no advertisements for jobs so I can't get a feel for the market without asking someone who might know someone that knows someone that knows. At this stage the island is negotiable (dreams of STJ but I'm not a gazillionaire.)
My fallback career is a computer programmer/tech support/etc and I figure I can find work with that (telecommuting if nothing else) fairly easily.
Thanks!
Artifact
Posted : March 2, 2008 3:26 am
The only ongoing work I'm aware of is on St. John (Cinnamon Bay).
You can google "Cinnamon Bay archaeology" and find a few things to read. The Friends of the VI National Parks website is probably the best place to learn more.
I don't think there's much call or need for construction-related archaeology work down here.
Posted : March 2, 2008 9:18 am
There is work to be had. I suggest you contact David Brewer at the VI State Historic Preservation Office 340-776-8605. He heads the archeology team there and may best be able to answer your questions.Any digging done in the historical districts must have an archaeological study done.
RL
Posted : March 2, 2008 12:04 pm
There is an archeological assn or club on stx. They just had a meeting a few weeks ago. They have an office/museum in town--can't recall off hand who heads it now, but perhaps someone here would know.
Posted : March 2, 2008 11:45 pm
