Assistant Site Director (Fredericksburg, VA) The George Washington Foundation (GWF) is now accepting applications for an Assistant Site Director. This is the 11th 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 two undergraduate field schools. 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 interacts with museum visitors and occasionally provide tours on a daily basis. The position continues from April 29 to August 23. 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. We are open, and will be excavating, on the July 4th and Memorial Day holidays. Applications will be accepted until February 28, 2013. Interested candidates should e-mail a resume to Laura Galke, Field Director, at [log in to unmask] GWF is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities are encouraged to apply. Regards, Laura Galke The George Washington Foundation 268 King's Highway Fredericksburg, VA 22405 540-370-0732 ext. 25 [log in to unmask] http://www.kenmore.org/ferryfarm/archaeology/wash_house.html <http://www.kenmore.org/ferryfarm/archaeology/wash_house.html>