Intern

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.

About the Position

Serves as support for Foundation Marketing and Engagement within the larger Education Strategy and Civic Engagement division. Assists with marketing planning for digital education programs and projects as well as 2026 planning and execution. Assists with website support, social media support, and brand/design support.

Essential Functions:

1. Assists in the development of marketing plans for education-related initiatives as well as tactical planning for 2026 and the centennial of Colonial Williamsburg.
2. Assists in developing content for various platforms to include social media, email newsletters, and website, to engage educators, students, and families.
3. Assist in the creation of collateral that support Colonial Williamsburg's educational offerings, ensuring that all materials are consistent with brand guidelines and resonate with audiences appropriately.
4. Participate in on-site activities and shadow marketing team members to gain experience in executing marketing strategies and supporting educational programming.
5. Observe and assist during special events, including the Bob and Marion Wilson Teacher Institute summer sessions, gathering information and assets for future marketing initiatives.
6. Help organize materials and communications for educational initiatives to include classroom outreach and various onsite educational activations throughout the fall 2025 season.
7. Assist Executive Director, Foundation Marketing & Engagement on school group task force team, exploring innovative ways to maximize school group impact at Colonial Williamsburg.

Required and Preferred Education and Experience:

Required: College student with a concentration in history or communications.

Qualifications:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Basic knowledge of social media platforms and marketing tools.

• Availability on some holidays and weekends, including Juneteenth, July 4

• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.