Museum Administration Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Who We Are

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 89 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, The Bob and Marion Wilson Teacher Institute, 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.

***This position is an Onsite position and candidates must reside in or be ready to relocate to Virginia at time of hire***

About the Position

Colonial Williamsburg is seeking a motivated and organized Recruiter to join our team and support the full-cycle recruitment process. The Recruiter will be responsible for sourcing, attracting, screening, and coordinating candidates while partnering with hiring managers to identify and hire qualified talent. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.  

Main Duties:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening through offer and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, job requirements, and candidate profiles.
• Develop and post engaging job descriptions across job boards, social media, and other recruiting platforms.
• Source qualified candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, networking, referrals, and other recruitment channels.
• Review resumes and applications and conduct initial phone or video screenings.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
• Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Provide candidates with information about the company, position, benefits, and hiring process.
• Track candidates and maintain accurate recruitment records in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Assist with background checks, reference checks, employment offers, and pre-employment requirements.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future openings.
• Support employer branding and recruitment initiatives.
• Monitor recruiting metrics and provide updates on hiring progress.
• Ensure recruitment activities comply with company policies and applicable employment laws.
• Provide a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

This job description reflects the general responsibilities of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Duties and responsibilities may evolve over time based on operational needs. 

Required and Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, human resources, or a related role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple open positions and competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Comfortable using applicant tracking systems, job boards, Microsoft Office, and other recruiting tools.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Strong judgment and problem-solving skills.

Key Skills / Competencies: 

• Candidate sourcing
• Interviewing and screening
• Relationship building
• Communication
• Organization and time management
• Applicant tracking systems
• Negotiation
• Problem solving
• Attention to detail
• Candidate experience

Physical and Environmental Demands:  

Stand: Occasionally (up to 2hrs/shift)
Walk: Occasionally (up to 2hrs/shift)
Sit: Constantly (5–8hrs/shift)
Use hands/fingers: Constantly (5–8hrs/shift)
Climb or balance: Rarely (not a regular part of the job)
Stoop/kneel/crouch/crawl: Rarely (not a regular part of the job)
Reach with hands/arms: [ Rarely (not a regular part of the job)
Talk or hear: Constantly (5–8hrs/shift)
Lifting up to 10lbs: Occasionally (up to 2hrs/shift)
Lifting up to 25lbs: [Rarely (not a regular part of the job)
Lifting up to 50lbs(with assistance): Rarely (not a regular part of the job)
Lifting up to 100lbs(with assistance):Rarely (not a regular part of the job)
More than 100lbs(with assistance): Rarely (not a regular part of the job)
Wet/humid conditions: Rarely (not a regular part of the job)
Work near moving mechanical parts: Rarely (not a regular part of the job)
Fumes/airborne particles: Rarely (not a regular part of the job)
Extreme cold: Rarely (not a regular part of the job)
Extreme heat: Rarely (not a regular part of the job)

Typical Work Schedule:  

FT exempt position;40 hourweek  

Compensation Disclaimer: The compensation listed below for this position represents the anticipated hiring range and is provided in accordance with Virginia pay transparency requirements. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as the selected candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, education, certifications, internal equity, and the specific requirements of the role. 

Range: $60,000 - $90,000/year