Careers

Our Mission: “that the future may learn from the past”

Our Vision: to inspire all who seek freedom, equality, and a better way of life

Our Core Values:

• Courage: we speak up, take risks, and are accountable for our actions.
• Inclusion: everyone is welcome at the table.
• Relevance: we connect our mission to our country and the world.
• Craftsmanship: we take pride in our work.

Place has Power. Stories Have Power. Ideas Have Power.

Before our nation was born, many kinds of people lived together in and around Williamsburg. Some had come by choice, hoping to find opportunity and build a new life. Others were captured and brought by force, their lives and life’s work exploited by others who bought and sold them as property. Indigenous people, who had been here long before any newcomers arrived, found their world upended and their lives uprooted by strangers.

In Williamsburg, people from different places and in very different circumstances worked and sacrificed, endured and achieved. It was a community of aspiration and contradiction — and it became a crucible for revolution.

“That the future may learn from the past.” Never has the mission of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation been more important. Now, more than ever, we must preserve the actual places where our nation’s very soul took shape, so that Americans may be inspired by the stories of the real people who, through revolution, forged a nation based on equality and freedom. Now, more than ever, Americans must understand the role we each play in the great, unfinished work to “create a more perfect union.”

Achieving a work culture that celebrates Inclusion, Diversity and Equity means we must integrate these principles in everything we do. Additionally, in 2021 we added Accountability as a fourth area of focus to ensure we are achieving our goals.

• Inclusion | Colonial Williamsburg is a community committed to establishing an environment in which everyone is welcomed, valued and empowered to build stronger, deeper and authentic relationships through collaboration and meaningful contributions.
• Diversity | Colonial Williamsburg is a community committed to a common goal. We are represented by all walks of life and united through our unique experiences, intellectual curiosity, and celebrate our individual perspectives, identities and interests.
• Equity | Colonial Williamsburg is a community committed to identifying and dismantling barriers that prohibit all persons from achieving their potential. We work to understand the needs of each individual and establish a space in which everyone has access to fair treatment with opportunities for personal and professional advancement.
• Accountability | ​​​​​​​Colonial Williamsburg is a community committed to acknowledging the triumphs, tragedies and traumas of the past and recognizes the experiences of traditionally marginalized individuals and communities. We embrace our power as an organization to promote inclusion, diversity and equity and hold ourselves accountable to challenge discrimination, remove barriers and address disparities and inequities.

Click on the below links to find out more about some of the great things happening at Colonial Williamsburg to celebrate Diversity.

Colonial Williamsburg is dedicated to our partnership with our Veteran’s and military communities. As a V3 Partner, are developing and implementing long-term strategies and nationally recognized best practices in recruiting, hiring, and retaining Veterans, transitioning military personnel, and spouses and dependents of Veterans and military personnel.

Universal acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. We promote diversity & inclusion of thought, culture, and background, which connects our entire team.  As such, Colonial Williamsburg is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.

Employers sponsoring self-funded health plans must comply with the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury’s finalized rules regarding transparency requirements for group health plans. The Transparency in Coverage rules require certain employers to provide in-network negotiated rates and out-of-network allowed amounts and billed charges for covered items and services.  This information is available with machine-readable files via the Anthem link below.

• TIF Machine Readable Anthem Files

Hospitality/Food & Beverage Recruiting: CWCRecruiters@cwf.org

Foundation Recruiting: cwrecruiters@cwf.org

Discover an array of affordable housing options in Williamsburg designed to suit the needs of professionals. Whether you're moving for a career opportunity, seeking short-term accommodations for an internship, or exploring the area before settling into a long-term lease, we have you covered. The selection below includes luxury and budget-friendly apartments, short-term leases and even rentals within Colonial Williamsburg in our historic houses. Additionally, there is more information about the local school districts to ensure a seamless transition for you and your family.