Nation Builder Interpreter

3 weeks ago

Williamsburg, United States Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Full time

**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 88 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**

Nation Builder Interpreters portray a significant historical figure of 18th century Williamsburg in interpretive programming, improvisational interactions, and theatrical performances in and outside of Colonial Williamsburg’s historic area, using a variety of sophisticated presentation techniques and interpretive themes. They engage with and educate guests from all walks of life and make relevant connections with diverse audiences. They serve as a resource on their character and role model in the fields of interpretation, scholarship, and guest relations. Nation Builders work collaboratively with people and departments across the Foundation to achieve the mission of Colonial Williamsburg and be an ambassador for the Foundation.

Research and portray Lydia Broadnax, a woman enslaved to George and Elizabeth Wythe, who received her freedom, owned her own business, and participated in important events of America’s founding-era history. Her life story is an important element in Colonial Williamsburg’s exploration of the meanings of freedom.

Utilize extensive primary and secondary source research, sophisticated presentation techniques, and interpretive themes to develop, produce, and perform meaningful programming that sparks insight and understanding of Williamsburg’s—and America’s—founding-era history.

**Essential Functions**:

- Research and analyze primary and secondary sources to gain an extensive and in-depth knowledge and understanding of Lydia Broadnax, her diverse 18th century world, and the themes/universals that defined her existence.
- Portray Lydia Broadnax, and other historical figures when needed, in scripted scenes, outlined presentations, and impromptu interactions. Engage with guests possessing various levels of pre-existing knowledge in a variety of settings in and outside of Colonial Williamsburg’s historic area.
- Develop, produce, and perform meaningful, thought provoking, engaging programming based on primary resources, contemporary research, and general historiography all tied to relevant topics for modern audiences.
- Work with historians, marketing, development, digital, special event staff, and other departments to advance the mission of Colonial Williamsburg through onsite, online, and special programming.
- Provide elevated donor engagement and represent the Foundation as requested, including developing and presenting programming for specific audiences, both in character as well as out.
- Contribute as an active member of the department and work collaboratively across the Foundation to create dynamic, inspiring, educational experiences for guests and a healthy and positive work environment for staff.
- Perform with positivity, flexibility, and resiliency in a changing work environment, and perform other related duties as required.

**Required and Preferred Education and Experience**:
**Required**: Professional acting, presenting, or performance experience. Research experience. Writing, storytelling, interpretation, or teaching experience. Guest service experience. Combination of education and experience comparable to a four-year college degree and five years of relat

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