The George Washington Foundation (GWF) is now accepting applications for Excavation Interns (7 positions).  This is the 10th year of an intensive, large-scale excavation at George Washington’s Ferry Farm, located in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Successful candidates will help excavate and interpret the site of George Washington's boyhood home. These positions are designed for recent college graduates and undergraduates who have completed a field school, and want to develop their excavation and recording skills. The project offers the opportunity to gain excavation and recording experience on a complex, multi-component site. Excavators will shovel shave plowzone, hand excavate features, screen soils, and record and draw features/layers. 

A National Historic Landmark, Ferry Farm is the eighteenth-century plantation home where George Washington grew to manhood.  While the emphasis of the archaeological research at this outdoor museum is the colonial era, prehistoric and Civil War components are frequently encountered.  This is a public archaeology site, where field staff are encouraged to interact with museum visitors.

The project runs from May 7 to August 3.  We excavate 40 hours a week, typically Monday - Friday, but will include at least one Saturday.  Fieldwork takes place in the full sun.  The position will pay $12 an hour.  Per Diem, housing and meals are NOT included. 

Applications will be accepted until March 18, 2012. Interested candidates should e-mail a detailed resume to David Muraca, Director of Archaeology, at muraca2@gwffoundation.org.  

GWF is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities are encouraged to apply.