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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 a Director of Communications:

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. 

We are accepting applications for two 10-week summer internships through February 24, 2025:

Historic Preservation Intern
The Preservation Department of Stratford Hall is seeking a qualified intern to participate in its Preservation Internship program. The intern will assist in the daily operations of the Preservation Department, performing hands-on preservation and restoration work on historic structures, and will report to the Director of Preservation with day-to-day activities being directed and overseen by the Preservation Manager. Click here for the complete Historic Preservation internship position posting.

Application materials should be emailed with “Historic Preservation Intern” in the subject line to: LManderson@StratfordHall.org.

Summer Horticulture Intern
The Gardens and Grounds Department of Stratford Hall is seeking candidates for its Summer Horticulture Intern and Work Study program. The intern will participate in professionally maintaining the historic gardens and grounds of Stratford Hall under the direction of the Director of Landscapes and Security, focusing on our Field Crop Demonstration display which is an acre of heirloom field crops grown on the Northern Neck of Virginia. The intern will also be working on removal of exotic invasive plant species on Stratford Hall property. Click here for the complete Horticulture internship position posting.

Application materials should be emailed with “Summer Horticulture Internship Search” in the subject line to: MPeterschmidt@StratfordHall.org.