Senior Content Strategist, History.org

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 18^th-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

The Senior Content Strategist for history.org oversees and manages the development and production of high-quality, research-backed educational content for the history.org platform. This role collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to create engaging, accurate, and pedagogically innovative digital resources grounded in object-based inquiry. This position is crucial to ensure history.org's comprehensive, primary source-based teaching materials meet diverse K-12 learner needs, foster deep historical and civic understanding, and align with the Foundation’s strategic vision.

Main Duties:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead the full lifecycle of digital content development for history.org, including content planning, curation, review, and publication.
• Ensure historical accuracy, pedagogical quality, and non-partisanship across all content by coordinating reviews with historians, museum partners, and Teacher Advisors and integrating feedback.
• Manage content uploads and provide final approval of site materials; monitor site content and functionality and partner with technical teams to resolve issues.
• Evaluate content performance and impact using user research and data to inform ongoing improvements.
• Apply best-practice pedagogy to support historical thinking, critical analysis, and civic engagement across instructional materials.
• Ensure accessibility and compliance with WCAG standards and provide appropriate learning supports for diverse audiences.
• Support content promotion and audience engagement across digital platforms, including social media and video channels.
• Serve as a primary liaison for the Teacher Institute; represent the Foundation at conferences and deliver professional development presentations for educators.
• Collaborate on project planning, timelines, and resource needs; identify risks and support mitigation efforts from a content perspective.
• Work with internal and external partners to review content, align expectations, and communicate next steps.
• Contribute to the Education Division’s digital strategy by identifying trends and opportunities in digital learning and content innovation.
• Support partnership development and field engagement with peer and professional organizations, serving as a representative of the Foundation.

Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required to meet business needs.

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 Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree in a closely related field with 3 years of additional relevant experience.
• Experience in content development or curriculum management.
• Experience in developing K-12 educational content and instructional materials for digital platforms, including leading curriculum design and implementation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in History, Education, Museum Studies, Curriculum Development, Instructional Design, or a closely related field.
• Deep expertise in K–12 U.S. history and civics content and classroom/museum pedagogies, including, including content and project management systems.
• Familiarity with Wagtail.

• Experience in formal (K-12 classrooms) and informal (museum) learning environments

Key Skills / Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of digital tools, platforms, and content and learning management systems used in digital content creation and delivery.
• Ability to manage complex, multi-phase content development projects from concept through execution, with strong attention to detail and timelines.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing needs.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with historians, educators, museum professionals, and external partners.
• Deep expertise in K–12 U.S. history and civics content and pedagogy, including inquiry-based learning, object-based inquiry, and historical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to create factually accurate, evidence-based, and non-partisan educational content.
• Experience applying educational research and learning science principles to inform digital content and learning design.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and experience creating inclusive, scaffolded learning materials for diverse learners.
• Experience leading content review and quality assurance processes involving multiple stakeholders.
• Familiarity with emerging technologies, including interest in exploring the use of artificial intelligence in content creation and digital learning experiences.
• Commitment to and enthusiasm for The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s mission and the history.org initiative.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

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Physical and Environmental Demands:

This position is primarily office-based and requires prolonged periods of sitting and computer use.  Occasional standing and walking are required, along with frequent communication and constant use of hands and fingers. The work environment is a standard office setting with minimal exposure to adverse conditions.

Typical Work Schedule:

Regular/FT, 40 hours per week