Archaeology deserves more than short-term digs
Support. Community. Sustainable paths for archaeologists.
PastForwardHub is a global career platform connecting archaeologists with jobs, colleagues, and resources across academic, commercial, and public sectors.
What PastForwardHub Offers
Built with working archaeologists
PastForwardHub is a living platform designed by and for archaeological professionals who need stable, transparent career paths—not another short-term fix.
The short film below is our blueprint. Tell us what resonates so we can shape the launch features around what you actually need.
Key Features
Directory
Find collaborators, mentors, and colleagues by region and specialization. Build your professional profile.
Job Board
Browse positions from academic, commercial, and public sectors. All opportunities in one searchable place.
Resources
Access templates, guides, and advice from experienced archaeologists. Everything to navigate your career.
Community
Join discussions about fieldwork and career transitions. Ask questions, share solutions, build relationships.
The Structural Challenges We Face
Why this work mattersThe hurdles below are systemic, not personal. PastForwardHub gives archaeologists shared tools to navigate hiring cycles, find community, and plan for the long term.
Short-term gigs and limited support make it tough to plan.
Clear guidance is missing, leaving many feeling stuck.
A supportive network is often hard to find.
Building a lasting career can feel out of reach.
PastForwardHub addresses systemic challenges by giving you the tools to navigate them successfully. We make opportunities more visible, connections easier to form, and career paths clearer to understand. That foundation matters when you are building a sustainable professional life in archaeology.
Support the Platform Launch
We need €9,500 to launch PastForwardHub. All-or-nothing funding ends January 10, 2026 at 4:55 PM CET.
All-or-nothing funding. Campaign ends January 10, 2026 at 4:55 PM CET.
More than half of all archaeologists report job insecurity despite years of training. This platform centralizes the opportunities, connections, and support that are currently scattered or nonexistent.
Back This Project on KickstarterHow We'll Use the Funds
Latest News
Stay updated with the latest developments from PastForwardHub as we build the future of archaeological careers.
View all news →Kickstarter Campaign Now Live
Our Kickstarter campaign is officially live. We need €9,500 to launch the first version of PastForwardHub. Back us now and help build a platform for archaeologists, by archaeologists.
Kickstarter Campaign Prelaunched
Our Kickstarter campaign is now live in prelaunch mode. Follow us to get notified when we officially launch.
PastForwardHub Launches on LinkedIn
We are excited to announce the launch of our official LinkedIn company page to connect with archaeologists worldwide.
Meet the Team
Why we built thisEvery co-founder has navigated short contracts, unclear pathways, and professional isolation. PastForwardHub is the infrastructure we wished existed—grounded in lived experience and the skills we developed while transitioning across archaeology, design, and community building.
Alexandra Dolea – Co-founder, Marketing & Events
After two decades in academia and fieldwork, Alexandra transitioned from the trenches of archaeological digs to supporting professionals facing career crossroads.
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Jona Schlegel – Co-founder, Design & Web Development
Jona is a landscape archaeologist with a research focus on graffiti, prospection, and GIS. She is currently freelancing in visual science communication.
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Laura Coltofean – Co-founder, Crowdfunding Campaigns
Laura has extensive experience in campaign building and knows how essential community support can be. She believes in forging a more stable, supportive future for archaeologists.
Connect with her here