The George Washington Foundation (GWF) is now accepting applications for an Assistant Site Director. This is the tenth year of an intensive, large-scale excavation at George Washington’s Ferry Farm, located in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

 The successful candidate will participate in field excavations in addition to assisting with administrative duties, record checking, logistics, and educational activities associated with the project’s undergraduate field school.  

A National Historic Landmark, Ferry Farm is the eighteenth-century plantation home where George Washington grew to manhood.  The emphasis of the archaeological research at this outdoor museum is the colonial era, but 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 position continues from May 1  to August  24. We work 40 hours a week, typically Monday through Friday, but our efforts will include at least one Saturday.  Fieldwork takes place in the full sun.  The position pays $14 an hour.  Per Diem, housing and meals are NOT included. 

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

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