BBQ Sponsorship

The San Diego Archaeological Center is looking for individual and corporate sponsorships to support our BBQ. This annual event brings together cultural resource management professionals, academic archaeologists, and students to further the connections between the many individuals involved in protecting the cultural heritage of our region. Funds raised at our BBQ support preservation of local archaeological collections, school programs, lectures, workshops, and museum exhibits.

Sponsor the SDAC Annual BBQ

If you would prefer to mail your payment, please complete the Sponsor Commitment Form and include it with your payment.

Sponsorship Levels
Event Sponsor – $100

Event Sponsors receive the following: recognition in the BBQ event signage and San Diego Archaeological Center website, recognition in the e-newsletter, and one mention on one Center social media channel*. In addition, sponsors will receive two complimentary opportunity drawing tickets.

Beverage Station Sponsor – $250

Beverage Station Sponsors receive the following: Printing and Signage Sponsor benefits, plus one mention on each Center social media channel*. In addition, sponsors will receive one complimentary BBQ ticket and two opportunity drawing tickets.

Live Music and Entertainment Sponsor – $500

Live Music and Entertainment Sponsors receive the following: Beverage Station Sponsor benefits, plus two mentions per Center social media channels*. In addition, sponsors will receive two complimentary BBQ tickets and two opportunity drawing tickets.

Student Connections Sponsor – $750

Provides up to 25 students with the opportunity to attend the Annual BBQ at student rate. Student Connections Sponsors receive the following: Live Music and Entertainment Sponsor benefits, plus three mentions per Center social media channels*. In addition, sponsors will receive two complimentary BBQ tickets and two opportunity drawing tickets, plus a complimentary tour** of the Center.

Catering Station Sponsor – $1,000

Catering Station Sponsors receive the following: Student Networking Sponsor benefits, plus prominent placement on BBQ event signage and four mentions per Center social media channels*. In addition, sponsors will receive two complimentary BBQ tickets and four opportunity drawing tickets.

Custom Sponsorship Package  – $1,500-5,000

Customizable benefit packages are available for donors above the Catering Station Sponsor level. Please contact Development & Marketing Director Danté Farenga at dfarenga@sandiegoarchaeology.org or 760-291-0370 for more information.

*San Diego Archaeological Center social media channels are Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Posts will be created, scheduled, and released by SDAC at their own discretion. Sponsors will be responsible for providing high-resolution logos, images, and text for SDAC to include in scheduled posts. Text may include fast facts about the company, upcoming events, milestones, etc.
**Sponsors must call to book tour date.

Exhibitions

Exhibitions Volunteers assist with the design, construction, and installation of Center Museum exhibits.

Volunteers work in the Center’s Research Library, cataloguing materials and organizing on a computer-based system.

Marketing and Administrative Volunteers assist the Development Office or Administration Office with data entry, updating marketing materials and clerical tasks. Computer experience is a plus.

Docents welcome visitors and answer general questions regarding the Center and exhibits. Docents staff the gift shop and help out with administrative and curatorial tasks.

Volunteers support event activities at the Center, such as the Annual BBQ, lectures, workshops, and fundraising events. Be a part of the party!

Volunteer provide support for K-12 programs offered at the Center. These are fun, hands-on programs that kids really enjoy. Teaching experience is a plus, but not required. Background checks are required.

Photogrammetry

With the assistance of Center staff, the intern will use photogrammetry to prepare one or more archaeological collections for digital preservation, as well as create a virtual museum exhibit for our Public Archaeology department. Per approval, special projects of the intern’s choosing are also available. During the research and planning, the intern will receive guidance as appropriate to their selected project. Prospective interns should already be familiar with photogrammetric procedures, and Agisoft Metashape.

Collections Management

With the assistance of Center staff, the intern will prepare one or more archaeological collections for curation. During the course of the internship, the intern will learn to identify artifacts and ecofacts common to the San Diego region, including lithics, ceramics, historical objects, and faunal, botanical, and mineral specimens. Center staff will instruct the intern on archaeological laboratory procedures such as basic artifact analysis, manual and computer cataloguing, storage requirements, and preventative conservation. In addition, the intern will become familiar with historical trends in archaeological practice in the San Diego area and will be introduced to current legal and ethical issues in archaeological curation as well as the concerns and rights of culturally affiliated groups with regard to archaeological materials.

Development and Marketing

Under the direction of Center staff, the intern will support the department in various activities, including, but not limited to, fundraising and grant research; e-newsletter development; social media marketing; and website maintenance. This internship will give the intern valuable, real-world experience in non-profit fundraising and marketing.

Geographical Information Systems in Archaeology

Prospective Interns must have completed three courses: Introduction to GIS, GIS Database Management, and Intermediate/Advanced Methods in GIS. The intern will be assigned a project where they will create shapefiles and maps for curated archaeological collections, museum exhibits, and/or public outreach using ArcGIS 10.6. Center staff will instruct the intern on archaeological GIS laboratory procedures such as computer cataloguing, storage requirements, and database management.

Library Science

With the assistance of Center staff, the intern will arrange and catalog materials in the Center’s library. During the course of the internship, the intern will take a leading role in the cataloging, sorting and storing of research files and creating user guides for these collections. Center staff will instruct the intern on archival procedures, computer cataloging, storage requirements, and preventative conservation.

Public Archaeology

Harness your passion for Public Archaeology and gain hands-on experience with K-12 museum field trips, lectures, and public outreach. Additional projects may include creating virtual museum exhibits and activities, assisting in the development and implementation of K-12 curricula programs, planning and presenting public facing content, or educational field trip content of your own design. Must be able to pass a Live Scan.