Title: Assistant Store Manager

State Role Title: Retail Specialist II

Hiring Range: $45,000 annually

Pay Band:

Agency: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Location: MAIN MUSEUM

Agency Website: vmfa.museum

Recruitment Type: General Public – G

Job Duties

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Assistant Store Manager, who excels in a fast-paced setting, to join the Retail Operations team. The Museum Store Assistant Manager is an essential leader who can seamlessly blend strategic oversight with hands-on management. The Assistant Manager is responsible for all facets of store operations, including staff supervision and training, scheduling and inventory control, while ensuring alignment with the museum’s mission and strategic plan. Proficiency in retail systems, cash handling, and museum policies is essential, alongside strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. This position requires a proactive individual who can cultivate a positive team environment, drive sales, and maintain impeccable customer service, all while adhering to the museum’s commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Salary and Benefits:
This is a salaried, non-exempt position offering $45,000/annually and Commonwealth of Virginia employee benefits, such as 12 paid holidays, health care and more. VMFA staff also enjoy agency benefits like free admission to special exhibitions, previews of special exhibitions, employee pricing for selection museum programs and classes, and discounts at Amuse Restaurant, Best Café, Floris, and VMFA Shop.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proven experience in retail store management.
• Strong understanding of inventory management principles and practices.
• Experience in recruiting, training, and supervising staff.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to train others in customer service best practices.
• Proficiency in generating and interpreting sales reports.
• Ability to accurately complete store reports.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain ADA compliance.
• Strong communication skills.
• Expert level retail point of sale system experience.

Additional Considerations

• Previous experience in a retail and/or museum retail setting.
• Training in customer service management or conflict management

Special Instructions

Must complete an online application to be considered.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Must pass a criminal background check.

Please be sure to submit three (3) references, professional references preferred, who able to attest to your knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to this position.

Applications accepted until 11:55pm on the designated closing date.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources Services

Phone: please email

Email: recruitment@vmfa.museum

 

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

 

Title: Project Assistant Conservator – Works on Paper

State Role Title: VMFA TECHNICAL ASSISTANT

Hiring Range: $48,000 – $52,000 annually (2-year temporary funding)

Pay Band:

Agency: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Location: MAIN MUSEUM

Agency Website: vmfa.museum

Recruitment Type: General Public – G

Job Duties

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) is pleased to announce the position of Project Assistant Conservator for Works on Paper within the Susan and David Goode Center for Advanced Study in Art Conservation. This is a two-year temporary position with possible renewal or extension depending upon funding availability. The Goode Center is a vibrant research, treatment, and training center dedicated to advancing the field of conservation, art history, and science through joint study with conservators, curators, scholars, and scientists. Opened in 2010, the Goode Center is one of the largest conservation facilities in the southeast and is outfitted with advanced analytical and examination capabilities including hyperspectral and infrared imaging, scanning and portable x-ray fluorescence, FT-IR and FT-Raman spectroscopy, microfade testing, and computed x-radiography.

Position Description: Working collaboratively with other departments in conservation and across the museum, the Project Assistant Conservator will conduct activities for the examination, documentation, treatment, display, technical analysis, and conservation research of the permanent collection of works on paper and photographs for the museum’s upcoming expansion and traveling exhibitions. The Project Assistant Conservator will employ the highest conservation standards and ethics in order to preserve the integrity as well as the aesthetic and historic significance of each work while meeting the programmatic needs of the museum. They will work in collaboration with other conservation specialists as needed and advise on maintenance and preventive care of the collection including environmental control, storage, handling, and requirements for exhibition. The Project Assistant Conservators will also have public engagement and educational responsibilities such as leading laboratory tours, speaking to visiting groups, responding to public inquiries, presenting conservation projects and activities to museum visitors, and supervising interns.

This salaried, exempt position offers Commonwealth of Virginia employee benefits such as 12 paid holidays, health benefits and more. The annual salary range for this position is $48,000 – 52,000, commensurate with experience. All new and re-hired employees must successfully complete a one-year probationary period. This position also offers various VMFA employee benefits such as free admission to special exhibitions, previews of special exhibitions, employee pricing for select museum programs and classes, as well as discounts in Amuse Restaurant, the Best Café and the VMFA shop.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum of 1 year of postgraduate experience in addition to a graduate level degree in art conservation specializing in works on paper from a recognized conservation training program, or the equivalent combination of experience, training, and education. The successful candidate will also have:

Knowledge of currently acceptable conservation methods for treatment of a wide variety of works of art.

Knowledge of art history and historic methods of fabrication.

Demonstrated ability to perform historic and materials research.

Demonstrated ability to perform condition assessments, develop conservation treatment proposals, and execute treatments to a high degree of competency and efficiency.

Demonstrated ability to convey information in a clear, succinct, and accurate manner.

Demonstrated ability to perform analytical and examination techniques frequently used in conservation and experience in interpreting test results.

Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and in concert with others, and to be professional, diplomatic, and discreet.

Experience with common computer software programs.

Knowledge of safe methods for handling chemicals and hazardous materials based on OSHA standards.

Ability to wear a respirator.

Additional Considerations

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in supervising interns.

Familiarity with using The Museum System (TMS).

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Special Instructions for Applicants:
The selected candidate must pass a criminal history background check. The successful candidate must have established paperwork that enables them to work in the USA.

Please submit three (3) references. Provide full name, phone number and email address. References may be attached in a separate document in the “other” field in the portal; or they may be included with the resume or cover letter.

Professional references are preferred. Other reference types will also receive consideration. References should be able to attest to your knowledge, skills, and abilities, especially qualifications relevant to the position for which you are applying.

Online applications will be accepted until 11:55 PM on designated closing date. Please contact the HR office at recruitment@vmfa.museum if you need assistance.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources Services

Phone: please email

Email: recruitment@vmfa.museum

 

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Title: Project Assistant Conservator – Paintings

State Role Title: VMFA TECHNICAL ASSISTANT

Hiring Range: $48,000 – $52,000 annually

Location: MAIN MUSEUM

Recruitment Type: General Public – G

Job Duties

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) is pleased to announce a new Project Assistant Conservator position, in Paintings Conservation within the Susan and David Goode Center for Advanced Study in Art Conservation. This is a two-year temporary positions with possible renewal or extension depending upon funding availability.

The Goode Center is a vibrant research, treatment, and training center dedicated to advancing the field of conservation, art history, and science through joint study with conservators, curators, scholars, and scientists. Opened in 2010, the Goode Center is one of the largest conservation facilities in the southeast and is outfitted with advanced analytical and examination capabilities including hyperspectral and infrared imaging, scanning and portable x-ray fluorescence, FT-IR and FT-Raman spectroscopy, microfade testing, and computed x-radiography.

Position Description: Working collaboratively with other departments in conservation and across the museum, the Project Assistant Conservators will conduct activities for the examination, documentation, treatment, display, technical analysis, and conservation research of the permanent collection (paintings or objects) for the museum’s upcoming expansion and traveling exhibitions. The Project Assistant Conservators will employ the highest conservation standards and ethics in order to preserve the integrity as well as the aesthetic and historic significance of each work while meeting the programmatic needs of the museum. They will work in collaboration with other conservation specialists as needed and advise on maintenance and preventive care of the collection including environmental control, storage, handling, and requirements for exhibition. The Project Assistant Conservators will also have public engagement and educational responsibilities such as leading laboratory tours, speaking to visiting groups, responding to public inquiries, presenting conservation projects and activities to museum visitors, and supervising interns.

This salaried, exempt position offers Commonwealth of Virginia employee benefits such as 12 paid holidays, health benefits and more. The annual salary range for this position is $48,000 – $52,000, commensurate with experience. All new and re-hired employees must successfully complete a one-year probationary period. This position also offers various VMFA employee benefits such as free admission to special exhibitions, previews of special exhibitions, employee pricing for select museum programs and classes, as well as discounts in Amuse Restaurant, the Best Café and the VMFA shop.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of 1 year of postgraduate experience in addition to a graduate level degree in art conservation specializing in objects or paintings from a recognized conservation training program, or the equivalent combination of experience, training, and education.
The successful candidate will also have:
● Knowledge of currently acceptable conservation methods for treatment of a wide variety of works of art within their specialty.
● Knowledge of art history and historic methods of fabrication for a wide range of works of art.
● Demonstrated ability to perform historic and materials research.
● Demonstrated ability to perform condition assessments, develop conservation treatment proposals, and execute treatments to a high degree of competency and efficiency.
● Demonstrated ability to convey information in a clear, succinct, and accurate manner.
● Demonstrated ability to perform analytical and examination techniques frequently used in conservation and experience in interpreting test results.
● Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and in concert with others, and to be professional, diplomatic, and discreet.
● Experience with common computer software programs.
● Knowledge of safe methods for handling chemicals and hazardous materials based on OSHA standards.
● Ability to wear a respirator.

Additional Considerations

• Experience in supervising interns.
• Familiarity with using The Museum System (TMS)

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Special Instructions for Applicants:
The selected candidate must pass a criminal history background check. The successful candidate must have established paperwork that enables them to work in the USA.

Please submit three (3) references. Provide full name, phone number and email address. References may be attached in a separate document in the “other” field in the portal; or they may be included with the resume or cover letter.

Professional references are preferred. Other reference types will also receive consideration. References should be able to attest to your knowledge, skills, and abilities, especially qualifications relevant to the position for which you are applying.

Online applications will be accepted until 11:55 PM on April 11, 2025. Please contact the HR office at recruitment@vmfa.museum if you need assistance. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified Employer.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources Services

Phone: please email

Email: reruitment@vmfa.museum

 

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

 

Working Title: Special Conservator of the Peace

Position Type: Full-time (Salaried)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

 

Department: Security Services

Hiring Range: $43,000 – $45,000 annually

 

About Virginia Museum of Fine Arts:

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) in Richmond, Virginia, is one of the largest comprehensive art museums in the United States. VMFA, which opened in 1936, is a state agency and privately endowed educational institution. Its purpose is to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret art, and to encourage the study of the arts.

VMFA is the only art museum in the United States open 365 days a year with free general admission.

 

About Security Services Department:

The Department of Security Services is dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all staff, volunteers, and visitors to the museum and its campus. This includes safeguarding the buildings, property, and art collections from all potential threats.  This is achieved through several key functions: regular patrols of the museum and grounds; enforcement of established rules and regulations; surveillance and monitoring using cameras and other technologies; providing assistance to visitors and employees; reporting and responding to potential hazards and suspicious activities; and responding to emergency situations. These efforts directly support the Commonwealth of Virginia’s cultural enrichment goals and align with the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts’ strategic plan.

 

General Information:

We are currently seeking applications for a dedicated and civic-minded individual to join our Security Services Department as a Special Conservator of the Peace (SCOP) Officer.

As a Special Conservator of the Peace Officer, you will ensure the safety and security of our museum, employees, and visitors. This role involves patrolling museum property, enforcing rules, assisting visitors and staff, responding to emergencies, reporting hazards or suspicious activities, and supporting investigations. SCOPs, who are armed and exercise general police powers, also secure evidence and maintain detailed records.

Flexibility is essential, as this position requires working varied shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and the possibility of a six-month overnight rotation after training is completed.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Understanding of laws, regulations, and standards governing the duties and conduct of sworn, armed Special Conservators of the Peace Officers, as well as accident and claims investigation methods.
• Ability to effectively address public safety and security concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Capable of providing emergency care to individuals who are injured, ill, or otherwise in need of assistance while at the Museum.
• Proficient in exercising independent judgment, preparing thorough and effective reports, and communicating clearly in both written and oral formats.
• Able to sit, stand, and patrol the campus for extended periods, up to twelve (12) hours.
• Comfortable working in a diverse environment.
• Skilled at establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with colleagues and the public.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Familiarity with basic computer applications.

 

Additional Considerations:

A college degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, private security, or equivalent experience, such as military service.

 

Benefits:

Virgnia Museum of Fine Arts offers paid leave; 12 paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan); and is a federally recognized Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer.

Additional information relating to the benefits available to eligible state employees can be found online at: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits

 

Special Instructions:

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

All applicants must submit an online application. This position will close at 11:55 pm on April 13, 2025.

Please provide three professional references, including their full name, phone number, and email address. References should be able to speak to your qualifications for the position and may be included in your resume or cover letter or attached separately in the portal’s “other” field.

Diverse and inclusive hiring practices are at the heart of what we do at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

VMFA is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified Employer.

 

Conditions of Employment:  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Please note that once hired, continued employment is contingent upon the successful completion of the following:

• Successful completion of the entry level SCOP training and firearms courses.
• Successful completion of ninety-five (95) hours of field training.
• Acceptance and credentialing by the State Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) as an Armed Special Conservator of the Peace.
  • Requirements and FAQs for DCJS SCOPs: Special Conservators of the Peace | Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

 

Contact Information:

Please contact the HR office at recruitment@vmfa.museum if you need assistance.

Name: Human Resources Services

Phone: For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account. We do not provide application status updates via phone.

Email: recruitment@vmfa.museum for recruitment related questions.

Emailed applications, resumes, or cover letters will not be accepted. For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account.