Careers at MCHF

The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation (MCHF) is committed to attracting and retaining highly talented and productive employees.  We know that we are only as good as our employees, so we search as widely as possible for talented and motivated individuals to fill vacant positions.

MCHF is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.

Why Work For Us

MCHF seeks to create a work environment that fosters employee satisfaction, productivity and retention.  MCHF knows that it can only achieve its organizational objectives by having a work environment where employees are treated fairly and are free to work to the best of their ability without hindrance.
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Full-time employees can participate in our group benefits program to include:
  • Health insurance 
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term & long-term disability coverage
  • 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer contributions
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid sick leave and vacation days  

The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation preserves and promulgate the history, tradition and culture of the Marine Corps and educates all Americans in its virtues.  In partnership with the National Museum of the Marine Corps, the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation provides part time assistants. 

Open Positions
Collections Special Assistant
​Collections Special Assistant
Combat Art Special Assistant
Distance Learning Special Assistant
Historical Resources Branch Intern (Part-Time)
Theater and Rifle Range Associates
Collections Special Assistant
Working at the National Museum of the Marine Corps

The Collections Special Assistant works with the collections management staff to catalog, maintain, and preserve the Museum’s collection. This position will be located at facilities on board Marine Corps Base Quantico and in Dumfries, VA. Selected candidates must pass a background investigation.

Position is limited to 29 hours per week with a term not to exceed three years
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Duties:
  • Receive and process incoming collections
  • Document artifact physical conditions
  • Photograph artifacts in museum collection
  • Update entries in NMMC’s computerized catalog system, DONHAMS
  • Rehouse artifacts for long term storage
  • Create and update curatorial catalog files
  • Assist with inventories, organization, and relocation of collections
 
Qualifications:
  • BA in American history, military history, museum studies, and/or material culture
  • Strong writing skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to multi-task and manage time
  • Proficient in the use of computers and software (MS Office and basic photo editing)
  • Previous collections handling experience preferred
  • Strong photography skills preferred
Collections Special Assistant
Working at the National Museum of the Marine Corps

The Collections Special Assistant works with the collections management staff to catalog, maintain, and preserve the Museum’s collection. This position will be located at facilities on board Marine Corps Base Quantico and in Dumfries, VA. Selected candidates must pass a background investigation.

Position is limited to 29 hours per week with a term not to exceed three years

Duties:
  • Receive and process incoming collections
  • Document artifact physical conditions
  • Photograph artifacts in museum collection
  • Update entries in NMMC’s computerized catalog system, DONHAMS
  • Rehouse artifacts for long term storage
  • Create and update curatorial catalog files
  • Assist with inventories, organization, and relocation of collections
Qualifications:
  • BA in American history, military history, museum studies, and/or material culture
  • Knowledge of firearms and firearms history preferred
  • Strong writing skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to multi-task and manage time
  • Proficient in the use of computers and software (MS Office and basic photo editing)
  • Previous collections handling experience preferred
  • Strong photography skills preferred
Combat Art Special Assistant
Working at the National Museum of the Marine Corps

The Combat Art Special Assistants helps to promote the Marine Corps Combat Art Program (MCCAP).  Knowledge of fine art and Marine Corps history is mandatory. This position will develop content for the MCCAP Facebook group. The Special Assistant will be responsible for composing text, posting photos, and videos.  The Special Assistant will be responsible for managing posts and drafting responses to comments which will be approved for posting by Museum staff.

Position is limited to 29 hours per week with a term not to exceed three years. Position requires some evening and weekend shifts.

Duties:
  • Develop Combat Art-related social media content in consultation with Museum staff
  • Draft social media posts for the MCCAP Facebook group
  • Monitor Facebook group and draft responses to comments
  • Schedule and attend monthly MCCAP Second Saturday events at NMMC
  • Photograph and/or film combat art events, programs, and artwork
  • Stay up-to-date with current technologies and trends in social media, design tools and applications
  • Post special event information to special interest groups, homeschoolers, and Facebook
  • Assist with events 
Qualifications:
  • BA in art history, military history, museum studies, and/or material culture
  • Experience with social media scheduling platforms
  • Experience creating online content for a large organization
  • Strong writing and storytelling skills
  • Photography and videography skills
  • Experience managing a live event on social media
  • Ability to multi-task and manage time
  • Attention to detail
Distance Learning Special Assistant
Working at the National Museum of the Marine Corps

The Distance Learning Technical Support Special Assistant provides technical support for distance learning programs that are hosted on videoconferencing applications such as Zoom, Skype, Skype for Business, and Google Meet. The Special Assistant will be responsible for troubleshooting technical issues during live programs, creating and editing asynchronous videos, and maintaining/managing all equipment and software.
 
Position is limited to 29 hours per week with a term not to exceed three years. Position requires evening and weekend shifts that vary from week to week.

Duties:
  • Creating and editing video content
  • Researching, recommending, and implementing new video concepts
  • Managing the functionality of studio equipment
  • Assisting with administrative duties, such as responding to program requests, and maintaining scheduling calendar
  • Staying up-to-date with current videoconferencing applications and trends in educational technology
  • Conducting pre-program technology tests with schools and organizations
  • Creating and editing outreach materials such as brochures and programs
  • Assisting with the preparation of all synchronous and asynchronous distance learning programming
Qualifications:
  • Experience utilizing various video conferencing and streaming applications
  • Strong writing skills
  • Photography, video editing, and videography skills
  • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
  • Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively
  • Team player
  • Attention to detail
  • Interest in military and/or American history
Historical Resources Branch Intern (Part time)
Working with the USMC History Division

Reporting to the Historical Resources Branch (HRB) Branch Head, the HRB intern will work through all phases of processing an archival collection, beginning with accessioning, preservation, research, arrangement and description, and data entry using HPE CM archival management system. The intern may participate in other activities, including reference and research assistance, to gain a comprehensive overview of the operations of an archives and military history facility. The intern will put into practice archival theory and techniques and historical knowledge learned in a real-world setting. Throughout, the intern will be introduced to archival theory, best practices and standards and have the opportunity to gain practical experiences.

**This position is limited to a maximum of 29 work hours per week.**

Training and Development:
  • Gain knowledge about the archives and manuscript collections.
  • Learn about archival theory and the best practices in the professional field.
  • Through practice, enhance analytic, research and organizational skills.
  • Professional skills development appropriate for a graduate student or recent graduates from a History or Library & Information Science program with an archival concentration.
Duties:
  • Process archival collections, including physical and intellectual arrangement.
  • Create database records.
  • Create collection guides and other basic finding aids.
  • Utilize recognized archival and records management practices .
  • Communicate with other special collection interns and HRB staff.
  • Participate in the planning and execution of division-wide projects, especially those related to cataloging, collection management, and digitization.
  • Perform related duties as required.
Qualifications:
  • Interest and/or experience in archival studies or related field.
  • Interest and/or experience in military, Marine Corps and/or American History.
  • Excellent communication and writing skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and manage time.
  • Attention to detail.
Medal of Honor Theater/Rifle Range Associates 
Candidates must be available weekends, holidays, and evenings.

Are you seeking a fun, unique and interesting work environment? Consider working at the National Museum of the Marine Corps- a lasting tribute to U.S. Marine Corps history, traditions and culture, where visitors engage in exciting and immersive experiences as seen through the eyes of Marines. Marine Corps Heritage Center LLC is seeking professional, guest-service oriented associates to work in our Giant Screen Certified Medal of Honor Theater and Laser Simulated Rifle Range.

Duties
Associates are responsible for:
  • Assisting visitors by providing information about products, services, attractions and exhibits to enhance overall Museum visitor experience.
  • Operating theater and range equipment, promote interaction with the MOHT & RR, and process sales on a POS.
  • Working both independently and in group settings to support daily operations as well as special and private events.
  • Checking on presentation quality (picture and sound), locate available seating, monitor unruly behavior, safely direct Customers in time of panic, and identify debris. *Noise level may be moderate to high at times. 
  • Engaging with Museum visitors to promote interaction with the MOHT & RR
  • Sharing information about the Museum to enhance each visitor's overall experience

Requirements:
  • 1 to 2 years of retail sales or hospitality industry experience
  • Must be able to operate a computerized POS and/or ticketing system
  • Candidates must be comfortable handling modified firearms and promoting the sale of the Laser Rifle Range.
  • Ability to handle cash transactions
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Must report to work at the scheduled time and adhere to leave policies
  • Must maintain a neat, clean and conservative appearance in accordance with the Dress Code Policy
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule - including evening/weekend/holiday availability
  • Must possess excellent customer service skills
  • Must be at least 16 years of age
  • Strong verbal and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently, with little direct supervision
  • Candidates must be able to move or lift up to 25 pounds and to stand for long periods of time
  • Cleaning auditoriums between shows requires maneuvering between aisles of seats.