Jobs at Colonial Williamsburg
May 18, 2025
101 Visitor Center Drive
Williamsburg, VA 23185
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VOLUNTEER - Interns
(Internships)
A prospective intern must have successfully completed his/her 1st and 2nd years of study in an accredited college or university. He/she must be enrolled in the 3rd or 4th year of study or in an advanced degree program at an accredited college or university.
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Director of Marketing & E-commerce
(Sales & Marketing)
Founded in 1926, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not-for-profit educational, historic, and cultural institution that owns and operates one of the largest and best-known museum complexes in the world. Our mission is “that the future may learn from the past” through preserving and restoring 18th-century Williamsburg, Virginia’s colonial capital. We engage, inform, and inspire people to learn about this historic capital, the events that occurred here, and the diverse peoples who helped shape a new nation.
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Spa Lead
(Spa)
From the Historic Area to Hotels, Colonial Williamsburg mission that "the future may learn from the past" is part of everything we do. Colonial Williamsburg boasts a rich history as well, having hosted and entertained guests from around the globe. The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg is looking for an experienced individual to fill the position of The Spa Lead oversees daily service operations including service staff supervision and work performance within their area of licensure.
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Apprentice Tinsmith
(Engineering/Maintenance)
An apprentice supports the Education and Preservation Mission of Historic Trades and the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation by learning and demonstrating the hand skills required to manufacture traditional work of the colonial period. The Apprentice will research primary and secondary 18th-century sources and object-based study. The Apprentice will work with artisans of various trades, historians, curators, and conservators to better understand a specific trade. The Apprentice will preserve and perpetuate the trade skills by providing a pro-active interpretation of the work, the state of technology, and the diverse people who populated and produced such work in the 18th century.
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Guest Services / Male Locker Rooms Attendant
(Spa)
From the Historic Area to Hotels, Colonial Williamsburg mission that "the future may learn from the past" is part of everything we do. Colonial Williamsburg boasts a rich history as well, having hosted and entertained guests from around the world with an impressive collection of amenities including our hotels, guests homes, food and beverage outlets, championship golf courses, and spa and fitness center. The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg has an immediate opening for an energetic individual to fill the position of Guest Services/Male Locker Rooms Attendant. In this position you will be responsible for creating a positive experience for every member/guest by ensuring the Spa, Retail area and Male Locker Rooms are luxurious, comfortable, welcoming and relaxing environment for our guests.
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Spa Pool Attendant
(Spa)
From the Historic Area to Hotels, Colonial Williamsburg mission that "the future may learn from the past" is part of everything we do. Colonial Williamsburg boasts a rich history as well, having hosted and entertained guests from around the world with an impressive collection of amenities including our hotels, guests homes, food and beverage outlets, championship golf courses, and spa and fitness center. The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg has an immediate opening for an energetic individual to fill the position of Guest Services/Female Locker Rooms Attendant. In this position you will be responsible for creating a positive experience for every member/guest by ensuring the Spa, Retail area and Female Locker Rooms are luxurious, comfortable, welcoming and relaxing environment for our guests.
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Spa Fitness
(Spa)
The Fitness Instructor must be knowledgeable of all fitness offerings at the so and fitness center, hold current certifications and have previous experience. They must have exceptional knowledge of fitness and exercise and exercise safely. They must possess excellent customer services skills in order to provide the highest quality environment and instruction that will meet the needs of our guests in the area of health and exercise.
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Manager of Operations & Building Automated Systems
(Engineering/Maintenance)
Founded in 1926, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not-for-profit educational, historic, and cultural institution that owns and operates one of the largest and best-known museum complexes in the world. Our mission is “that the future may learn from the past” through preserving and restoring 18th-century Williamsburg, Virginia’s colonial capital. We engage, inform, and inspire people to learn about this historic capital, the events that occurred here, and the diverse peoples who helped shape a new nation.
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Project Engineer
(Engineering/Maintenance)
Founded in 1926, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not-for-profit educational, historic, and cultural institution that owns and operates one of the largest and best-known museum complexes in the world. Our mission is “that the future may learn from the past” through preserving and restoring 18th-century Williamsburg, Virginia’s colonial capital. We engage, inform, and inspire people to learn about this historic capital, the events that occurred here, and the diverse peoples who helped shape a new nation.
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Maintenance Supervisor
(Engineering/Maintenance)
The Mechanical/Electrical Supervisor position will be responsible for safely and successfully completing assigned maintenance operations projects for all Colonial Williamsburg – HG properties. The Mechanical/Electrical Supervisor will assist the Engineering Manager in executing larger infrastructure projects with assigned team. This includes Building Automation Systems (BAS), HVAC/R repairs/service, MEP repairs, building fire alarm systems, chiller/boiler plants and systems, primary and secondary power systems, emergency generators, emergency programs and asset protection.
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Intern
(Internships)
Founded in 1926, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not-for-profit educational, historic, and cultural institution that owns and operates one of the largest and best-known museum complexes in the world. Our mission is “that the future may learn from the past” through preserving and restoring 18th-century Williamsburg, Virginia’s colonial capital. We engage, inform, and inspire people to learn about this historic capital, the events that occurred here, and the diverse peoples who helped shape a new nation.
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Project Coordinator, Facilities
(Engineering/Maintenance)
Founded in 1926, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not-for-profit educational, historic, and cultural institution that owns and operates one of the largest and best-known museum complexes in the world. Our mission is “that the future may learn from the past” through preserving and restoring 18th-century Williamsburg, Virginia’s colonial capital. We engage, inform, and inspire people to learn about this historic capital, the events that occurred here, and the diverse peoples who helped shape a new nation.
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Building Automated Systems Electronic Technician
(Engineering/Maintenance)
Founded in 1926, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not-for-profit educational, historic, and cultural institution that owns and operates one of the largest and best-known museum complexes in the world. Our mission is “that the future may learn from the past” through preserving and restoring 18th-century Williamsburg, Virginia’s colonial capital. We engage, inform, and inspire people to learn about this historic capital, the events that occurred here, and the diverse peoples who helped shape a new nation. Today, Colonial Williamsburg is the largest living history museum in the U.S. The Historic Area is the 301-acre restored colonial capital with 88 original buildings and 525 buildings reconstructed to how they appeared in the 18th century through extensive archaeological, architectural, and documentary research. The Historic Area is staffed by highly trained, historically dressed interpreters and expert tradespeople who bring the 18th century to life. The Foundation also owns and operates two world-class museums, the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum, and the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, and a renowned research library, the John D Rockefeller Jr Library. Additionally, Colonial Williamsburg is home to five world class accommodations at the Williamsburg Inn, Williamsburg Lodge Autograph Collection, the Griffin Hotel, the Williamsburg Woodlands Hotels and Suites and the unique Colonial Houses in the Historical Area. Visitors may also indulge in food and drink at our many on site restaurants and taverns that blend a historically inspired dining experience with today’s evolved tastes. Each year over 5 million people visit Williamsburg and another 20 million engage with us digitally.
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Horticulturist
(Engineering/Maintenance)
Founded in 1926, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not-for-profit educational, historic, and cultural institution that owns and operates one of the largest and best-known museum complexes in the world. Our mission is “that the future may learn from the past” through preserving and restoring 18th-century Williamsburg, Virginia’s colonial capital. We engage, inform, and inspire people to learn about this historic capital, the events that occurred here, and the diverse peoples who helped shape a new nation.
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Actor / Theatrical Interpreter
(Recreation/Entertainment)
Founded in 1926, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not-for-profit educational, historic, and cultural institution that owns and operates one of the largest and best-known museum complexes in the world. Our mission is “that the future may learn from the past” through preserving and restoring 18th-century Williamsburg, Virginia’s colonial capital. We engage, inform, and inspire people to learn about this historic capital, the events that occurred here, and the diverse peoples who helped shape a new nation.