CAREERS
WELCOME: Careers at Stratford Hall
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 currently hiring for the following positions:
Director of Finance and Human Resources
The Director of Finance & Human Resources is a member of Stratford Hall’s senior leadership team, reports to the President, and works to advance Stratford Hall’s strategic goals and objectives.
The Director of Finance & HR is responsible for the management and execution of Stratford Hall’s finances and investments and directing the day-to-day accounting and related financial activities of the organization. As a key organizational leader, the Director of Finance & HR offers sound analysis to recommend and establish appropriate policies and procedures to safeguard the assets, resources, and staff of Stratford Hall, while also serving as the organizational Controller.
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Director of Research & The Jessie Ball duPont Memorial Library
The Director of Research & The duPont Library will oversee Stratford Hall’s archival collections, lead institutional research, and direct library staff, interns, and volunteers. The Director will play a leadership role in expanding the scholarly and public programming efforts of the Library, growing outreach and collaborative efforts with academic and museum peers, and enhancing public access through digital and other means as part of Stratford Hall’s strategic planning process.
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Development Coordinator
The Development Coordinator, reporting to the Vice President of Development, will collaborate with staff to support Stratford Hall’s donor relations efforts, including the grant program, corporate giving, event sponsorships, and board relations. The Development Coordinator will also support meeting and event planning activities and logistics, the preparation of development-related communications, and event marketing.
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Grounds Laborer
The Grounds Laborer will assist in professionally maintaining the historic grounds of Stratford Hall under the direction of the Lead Grounds Laborer and the Director of Landscapes.
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Hospitality Associate
Stratford Hall is seeking a dedicated and professional hospitality associate to join our organization. Various duties include vacuuming, mopping, surface cleaning, dusting, trash removal, and laundering linen. Occasional responsibilities include clerical duties within the lodging office. Candidates must be punctual, thorough yet quick, eager to learn, and personable with guests and colleagues.
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