Employment

Are you creative, adaptable, and self-motivated? Do you like working with people? Are you a team player? If so, consider bringing your talents and skills to the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center, where we recognize that the right people, offering their ideas and expertise, are the key to our continued success.

Crow Canyon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.

Current Job Openings

Bookkeeper

The bookkeeper is responsible for accounts payable and receivable, preparing and posting entries to the general ledger, and assisting in the day-to-day operations of the finance department.
Open until filled.
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Summer Program Counselors

Summer program counselors reside with students in the campus lodge and provide care and supervision, and conduct activities for students ages 12 through 18. Hours are 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. Compensation is $75.00 per day, plus three meals and lodging. Counselors are eligible for staff discounts on teachers' workshops. Qualifications: Experience working with students ages 12 through 18. Current First Aid and CPR certification required; First Responder certification is preferred.

Two positions, Middle School Archaeology Camp (June 20–June 28)
Two positions, High School Field School (July 4–July 26)
One position, High School Archaeology Camp (July 25–August 2)

Positions open until filled.

Trip Outfitter

Trip outfitter - Helper - Crow Canyon’s Cultural Explorations department is seeking individuals to help as camp outfitters on several tours between May and September. The primary responsibility of the camp outfitter is managing logistics of a river-style kitchen and cook for groups of 15-30 people. This includes transporting participants and program gear, camp set-up and clean-up, and providing good customer service. We have 3 large 3-burner propane stoves, as well as Dutch ovens. Our menus and food quantities are planned ahead and our staff will help with grocery shopping, packing equipment, loading, and de-rigging etc. The campsite sites are primitive—with no running water or bathrooms. We haul our own 125 gallon water container for drinking and cooking as well as our own toilet systems. Qualifications: High School diploma or GED required. Two years experience working with groups of 15 to 30 people in a camp setting is desired. Experience with outdoor leadership, trip logistics, and pulling trailers is preferred. Current Wilderness First Responder and CPR training preferred.

May 4–7: Chaco 2 perspectives—two nights camping, one day preparation, and one day de-rig (four days)
Camping south of Chaco National Historic Park

May 12–15: Chaco Backcountry—one day preparation, four nights camping, one day de-rig (six days)

June 13, 14: Cedar Mesa

September 24, 25: Kayenta Hiking—two nights camping, one day preparation, one day de-rig (four days)

Open until filled.

Development Assistant

The development assistant provides administrative support to the development team, including but not limited to team meeting minutes, development events, travel arrangements, donor research and mailings. Qualifications: A. A. degree in English or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or at least three years of responsible experience in development or a related professional field. Experience in a not-for-profit organization is a plus.
Open until filled.
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Cultural Explorations Program Manager

The cultural explorations program manager is responsible for providing staff leadership to Crow Canyon’s travel education program. Executes strategic plans, markets and promotes adult educational travel and research programs, supervises staff, and ensures that revenue goals are attained. Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration or Tourism Administration or related studies. Three years of management and marketing experience. Previous experience in designing educational travel programs for a non-profit organization desirable. Experience in domestic and international travel, archaeology, Native history, or world culture is desirable.
Open until filled.
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How to Apply

To apply, send a cover letter, resume, salary history, and three references to

About the Area

Crow Canyon is located just 4 miles outside Cortez, Colorado, in the heart of the Four Corners area. Panoramic views of mountains and mesas make this a beautiful place to live and work. For more information, see Area Attractions and visit the City of Cortez, Cortez Chamber of Commerce, and Montezuma County Web sites.

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