InContext

08/14/2024

Hey there Facebook-land!

Check out the newest edition of On the Level - InContext's quarterly newsletter!

06/25/2024

Please help us welcome Maia Posten to InContext as our new Communications Director and Tribal Liaison!

Maia received their master’s in literature from Sac State in 2019 and has a minor in Anthropology. They have 16 years' experience with technical writing/editing, graphic design, teaching, and developing/presenting communications training. Additionally, they have nearly 3 years of experience with NAGPRA/CalNAGPRA compliance, including leading tribal consultations and overseeing large-scale repatriations. Maia also worked for InContext previously as a Cultural Resources Technician part time while earning her M.A. from 2012 to 2019.

We are so excited to have Maia back in this new role. Their breadth of knowledge is helpful in so many ways and their positive, helpful, and decisive leadership is just the boost of energy we needed!

03/15/2023

More to say about the labor crunch:

I'm glad there is so much broad interest in the archaeological labor crisis. There was a lot more I would like to say about this issue and the conflation of…

04/09/2022

04/08/2022

The Register is pleased to announce the unveiling of our Strategic Plan for 2022-2027. This Plan focuses on fortifying our organizational structure, building on our internal and external relationships, and advocating for working archaeologists.

https://rpanet.org/strategic-plan

01/20/2022

Hey! It's been a bit since we've posted anything here. All is well and hope the same for all y'all!

12/16/2021

Good morning everyone!

InContext is looking for entry-level archaeologists to add to our on-call roster. Our entry level is comparable to the Society for California Archaeology's Archaeological Crew Member: Technician I minimum qualifications, presented here:

https://scahome.org/about-us/professional-qualifications-standards-2/professional-qualifications-crew-member-archaeology/

The pay range for this position tops out at $21/hr. If you are interested in learning more, please contact us at [email protected]

09/14/2021

The InContext crew will be at the SCA northern data sharing next weekend in calaveras big trees. Bruno Texier will be sharing data on Napa valley indigenous architecture and Trish will be revisiting established research designs on California mining cabins.

09/05/2021

Good morning!

InContext is considering hiring a Cultural Resources Principal Investigator who is interested in moving into the role of Managing Director. Must have an MA and be an RPA.

Extensive experience in the following is required:

archaeology, history, and the built environment; nuances of CEQA, NEPA, and Section 106; western US history and archaeology; mentoring and training staff; business management practices; descendant community perspectives and consultation; contract and project management; conflict resolution; complex and controversial projects.

If you are interested, please email me privately at [email protected]. I will not respond to recruiters.

08/23/2021

Good morning, everyone. AEP has graciously shared the session recordings from the recent statewide conference in Long Beach. Our session - California Cultural Resources Management: Best Practices for Adequacy and Efficiency - is available by accessing the link below.

https://lnkd.in/gm2_NjpK

Please excuse the A/V difficulties. We learned later that this was caused by a miscommunication regarding the internet set up for the specific rooms we were in. How lucky is that?

Anyway, I hope you enjoy and please feel free to provide critique on how to improve.

Thanks!

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08/17/2021

Greetings from AEP in Long Beach!