Student Helper - Archaeology; Temporary

Closing Date: June 25th, 2026 @ 5 pm PST

Salary: $16.66 – $35.52 hourly

Midpoint: $26.42 hourly

Grant PUD posts the full salary range for each position. The midpoint is provided as a reference point and is not a guaranteed starting pay. Starting pay is based on job‑related factors such as qualifications, experience, skills, internal alignment, and organizational needs. Most new hires are typically placed between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Benefits: This link below will provide you with Grant PUD’s benefit that may be available if hired, different employee types are eligible for different benefits.

Grant PUD — Unified Insurance Program (uip-wa.org)

Grant County PUD will conduct a background check after a contingent offer of employment has been made, if selected for this position.

Applicants meeting minimum qualifications may undergo further evaluation based on preferred qualifications and other job‑related criteria. Only the most qualified candidates will be referred for further consideration.

The District may use the applicant pool and results from this recruitment to fill additional vacancies in the same classification for up to six (6) months following the recruitment closing date, consistent with District policy and applicable law.

Notes: Please attach a current transcript (doesn't need to be official).

This Student Helper position is intended to provide safe, supervised student work and learning experience in Grant PUD’s Power Production Cultural Resources area. The position supports Wanapum cultural‑resource stewardship, traditional‑resource activities, records, events, educational materials, and administrative needs under close supervision. The role is designed for students who are developing workplace skills and who have an interest in supporting the respectful protection, preservation, and perpetuation of Wanapum culture, history, traditions, and cultural resources.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties that are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supports Power Production Cultural Resources / Traditional Resources staff with administrative, records, research, event, educational, and community‑support tasks under close supervision.
• Assists with activities related to Wanapum cultural‑resource stewardship, traditional‑resource programs, cultural preservation, educational materials, and departmental support.
• Helps prepare, organize, scan, file, label, inventory, or distribute documents, photos, meeting materials, supplies, and records as assigned.
• Assists with meetings, gatherings, trainings, tours, presentations, and events, including setup, cleanup, sign‑in materials, note‑taking, supply organization, and follow‑up tasks.
• Uses or learns to use Microsoft Office, email, calendars, Teams, shared drives, scanners, printers, and other District systems to complete assigned work.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive cultural‑resource, traditional‑resource, archaeological, family, community, and District information.
• Demonstrates respect for Wanapum elders, community members, cultural protocols, traditional knowledge, coworkers, visitors, and partner organizations.
• May participate in supervised field, facility, or event‑support activities when age‑appropriate, properly trained, and approved by the supervisor.
• Does not independently conduct archaeological work, cultural‑resource compliance work, Tribal consultation, excavation, monitoring, artifact collection, or handling of culturally sensitive materials.
• In this position, if needed to operate a GPUD vehicle for business purposes, please refer to the Vehicle/Asset Usage Policy, IS‑TA‑P‑OL‑001.
• Demonstrated commitment to Grant PUD’s mission, vision, values, strategic plan, and Grant PUD/IBEW Local 77 Code of Excellence. The incumbent should be…