Manager, Digital Learning

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 people 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 five million people visit Williamsburg and another 20 million engage with us digitally.

About the Position

The Manager, Digital Learning is a key member of the Bob & Marion Wilson Teacher Institute team and supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of educator outreach, recruitment, engagement, and communication initiatives. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Educator Outreach & Engagement, this position helps cultivate relationships with teachers, school and district leaders, educational organizations, and other stakeholders to expand awareness of and participation in the Institute’s programs and resources. Will coordinate outreach campaigns, educator communications, alumni engagement initiatives, virtual programs, and educator resource promotion efforts designed to strengthen relationships with teachers before, during, and after their engagement with Colonial Williamsburg. Working collaboratively with internal departments and external partners, this position helps ensure that educators receive timely, meaningful, and impactful opportunities to connect with the Bob & Marion Wilson Teacher Institute. Will support scholarship recruitment efforts, conference participation, educator communities, partnership engagement, and data tracking activities that contribute to the Institute’s growth, visibility, and long-term impact.

Main Duties

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:  

• Lead the planning, development, facilitation, and evaluation of the Bob & Marion Wilson Teacher Institute's online professional learning programs, including webinars, virtual workshops, and other digital learning experiences for K-12 educators. Collaborate with internal staff, guest presenters, and partner organizations to deliver engaging, high-quality programming that reflects Colonial Williamsburg's educational mission.
• Develop and manage educational content for digital learning initiatives, including lesson plans, instructional resources, educator guides, classroom activities, and other educational materials that support the Bob & Marion Wilson Educator Resource Library and Colonial Williamsburg K-12 Education website. Collaborate with Digital History, Production, and Education teams to ensure content is historically accurate and aligned with K-12 instructional best practices.
• Support new digital learning initiatives by providing educational expertise and a K-12 instructional perspective to the development of Colonial Williamsburg's digital resources, including videos, interactives, virtual field trips, and other educational media. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to identify opportunities to adapt and enhance digital content for classroom use and educator engagement.
• Support the design and delivery of onsite Teacher Institute programs, offsite professional learning, conference presentations, and other educator engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with historians, museum educators, interpreters, and subject matter experts to translate historical scholarship into engaging educational experiences and classroom-ready resources.
• Review, revise, and maintain existing educator resources to ensure historical accuracy, instructional quality, accessibility, and alignment with national and state standards.
• Contribute to the development of newsletters, email communications, social media, website content, and other promotional materials that highlight Teacher Institute programs, educator resources, and professional learning opportunities.
• Assist with educator outreach and recruitment initiatives by promoting the Bob & Marion Wilson Teacher Institute's professional learning opportunities and engaging with educators through conferences, webinars, presentations, and other outreach activities.
• Collect and analyze participant feedback and program data to inform continuous improvement of online programs and educational resources.
• Represent Colonial Williamsburg through webinars, workshops, conferences, and partner collaborations, as assigned.
• Assist with the management of educator communities, including teacher alumni networks, advisory groups, and other ongoing engagement initiatives.
• Assist with donor stewardship and educator engagement activities, including facilitating communication, collecting participant stories, and supporting impact reporting.
• Collaborate with the Senior Manager of Educator Outreach & Engagement and cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives, improve educator experiences, and advance the Teacher Institute's educational mission.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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 Education, History, Museum Studies, Public History, Public Administration, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience in classroom teaching, museum or historic site education, curriculum development, instructional design, or related educational field.
• Knowledge of K-12 education, including instructional best practices and national and/or state social studies standards. Familiarity with Virginia's History and Social Science Standards of Learning is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and enthusiasm for history, civics, museum education, and inquiry-based teaching and learning.
• Experience developing educational resources, lesson plans, or professional learning materials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate historical scholarship into engaging educational content.
• Experience using educational technology and virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, LMS platforms, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with educator recruitment, participant engagement, alumni relations, customer service, or community-building efforts preferred.
• Experience using CRM systems, email marketing platforms, databases, or related engagement tools preferred.

Key Skills / Competencies

Educator Outreach & Relationship Management

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with educators, districts, educational organizations, and community partners.
• Must possess strong networking, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Must demonstrate commitment to providing excellent customer service and participant support.
• Demonstrated ability to engage diverse audiences and foster long-term professional relationships.

Communications & Engagement

• Must possess excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop compelling communications and outreach materials for multiple audiences.
• Must possess experience supporting newsletters, email campaigns, social media efforts, and other engagement channels.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate program value, impact, and opportunities.

Program & Project Coordination

• Must possess strong organizational and project-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Must have experience coordinating events, outreach initiatives, educational programs, or engagement activities.
• Demonstrated ability to track details, meet deadlines, and ensure high-quality execution.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across departments and teams.

Data, Technology & Continuous Improvement

• Must possess proficiency with Microsoft 365, virtual meeting platforms, databases, CRM systems, and digital communication tools.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, organize, analyze, and report participation and engagement data.
• Must demonstrate strong attention to detail and accuracy in data management and reporting.
• Must demonstrate commitment to using feedback and data to improve programs, processes, and participant experiences.

Collaboration & Team Support

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team.
• Must possess experience supporting volunteers, peer facilitators, interns, or project teams.
• Demonstrated professionalism, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and service-oriented work environment.

Mission Alignment & Professionalism

• Passion for history, civics, education, and lifelong learning.
• Commitment to advancing Colonial Williamsburg’s educational mission and serving educators with excellence.
• Demonstrated ability to represent Colonial Williamsburg professionally with diverse audiences and stakeholders.
• Must be will and flexible to work occasional evenings and weekends and travel periodically in support of conferences, outreach events, and educator engagement activities.

Typical Work Schedule

Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Once per week until 8:30 pm

Once per month on the weekend

Physical and Environmental Demands

Compensation Disclaimer: The compensation listed below for this position represents the anticipated hiring range and is provided in accordance with Virginia pay transparency requirements. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as the selected candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, education, certifications, internal equity, and the specific requirements of the role. 

Range: $59,600 - $89,400/year