​​Apprentice Cabinet Maker​

About the role

The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not-for-profit educational, historic, and cultural institution founded in 1926. Our mission is to preserve and restore 18th-century Williamsburg, Virginia’s colonial capital, and engage, inform, and inspire visitors through our extensive collection of historical sites, museums, and educational programs.

Responsibilities

• Learns and develops proficiency in working with appropriate materials, tools, and 18th c. methods as outlined through a five-level curriculum under the direction of the master or journeyman supervisor.
• Research available information and may conduct ongoing supplemental research to the existing body of knowledge.
• Applies learned hand skills and research through demonstration while employing the National Association of Interpretation techniques to provide in-depth seminars, workshops, and forums as required, using Colonial Williamsburg's assigned technological platforms.
• Adheres to safety and security procedures for work, workshops, tools, and people.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• At least 21 years of age
• No more than 1 moving violation or at fault accident within 12 months
• No more than 2 moving violations or at fault accidents within 36 months
• No serious motor vehicle violations including excessive speeding, reckless driving, DUI/DWI, suspended or revoked license, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education, experience, and training
• Woodworking or related craft experience
• Some knowledge of 18th-century American history and decorative arts history

Skills / Competencies

• Good communication skills
• Ability to learn, execute, demonstrate, research, and teach varied hand skills
• Familiarity with various universal and specific computer platforms
• Able to handle multiple priorities while working with a set of guidelines and procedures with general supervision, adapt to a changing work environment, and work a flexible schedule, including weekends

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Stand: Constantly (5–8 hrs/shift)
• Walk: Constantly (5–8 hrs/shift)
• Sit: Frequently (2–5 hrs/shift)
• Use hands/fingers: Constantly (5–8 hrs/shift)
• Climb or balance: Occasionally (up to 2 hrs/shift)
• Stoop/kneel/crouch/crawl: Occasionally (up to 2 hrs/shift)
• Reach with hands/arms: Constantly (5–8 hrs/shift)
• Talk or hear: Constantly (5–8 hrs/shift)
• Lift up to 10 lbs: Constantly (5–8 hrs/shift)
• Lift up to 25 lbs: Frequently (2–5 hrs/shift)
• Lift up to 50 lbs (with assistance): Occasionally (up to 2 hrs/shift)
• Lift up to 100 lbs (with assistance): Occasionally (up to 2 hrs/shift)
• More than 100 lbs (with assistance): Rarely (not a regular part of the job)
• Work near moving mechanical parts: Frequently (2–5 hrs/shift)
• Fumes/airborne particles: Constantly (5–8 hrs/shift)
• Extreme cold: Rarely (not a regular part of the job)
• Extreme heat: Rarely (not a regular part of the job)

Compensation

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $19.30 to $22.65 per hour. 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.