Current Openings  

As a publicly accessible museum and historic site for over ninety years and home to the only two brothers to have signed the Declaration of Independence, Stratford Hall will leverage the upcoming 250th Anniversary of the birth of our nation to reintroduce our broad and diverse stories to our communities and stakeholders. Successful applicants will join our team as we undergo a transformative strategic planning process. A model of historic preservation and land conservation, Stratford Hall contributes actively to the Northern Neck community and encourages applications from strategic thinkers committed to joining this collaborative and dynamic team.

Stratford Hall offers a generous benefits package. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative culture among our staff, which we believe is critical to advancing our mission. Prospects interested in helping to ensure Stratford Hall remains relevant for future generations and in making a difference at our historic site, in our field, and to our community are encouraged to apply.

We are accepting applications for Vice President, Site Operations & Visitor Engagement and for Director of Communications:

Vice President, Site Operations & Visitor Engagement
Stratford Hall is seeking a strategic and action-oriented Vice President, Site Operations & Visitor Engagement. This role is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of a site offering visitors an inspiring, immersive experience of life in America’s formative years.

Reporting directly to the President, the Vice President, Site Operations & Visitor Engagement will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence across Stratford Hall’s 1,800-acre site, including its historic structures, grounds, trails, educational offerings, and hospitality facilities. This role requires a dynamic manager with deep expertise in driving visitation, historic preservation, cultural resource management, visitor engagement, and operational strategy, who will help us steward this extraordinary place into the future, growing audiences and ensuring our layered history continues to educate, inspire, and influence Americans for generations to come. Click here for the complete Vice President, Site Operations & Visitor Engagement position description.

Application materials should be emailed with “Stratford Hall VP Historic Preserve” in the subject line to: Karen L Daly at presidentsoffice@stratfordhall.org.

Director of Communications
Stratford Hall offers an exciting opportunity for a creative, self-starter to maximize the benefits of a recent rebrand and the Semiquincentennial. The Director of Communications will help shape the brand and narrative for Stratford Hall to increase awareness of the organization locally and nationally, enhance its reputation, and expand its audiences and revenue streams. The Director will work with various stakeholders to identify target audiences and markets as well as the strategies to reach them, develop stories and content, and identify opportunities that will help Stratford Hall boost contributed income; grow attendance at Stratford Hall and our events; and support other revenue streams such as lodging and retail sales.

This position will be expected to execute a marketing communications plan, including strategy, goals, budget, and tactics. They will be expected to secure high-level and appropriate placements in print, broadcast, and online media and maximize social media channels’ potential. The position will be responsible for developing and executing multi-platform communications strategies to build awareness and amplify the work and reputation of Stratford Hall with various stakeholders within and outside of the organization. Click here for the complete Director of Communications position description.

Application materials should be emailed with “Director of Communications” in the subject line to: LFortsch@StratfordHall.org.