Educadores de galería bilingües (español/inglés)

El Departamento de Servicios Turísticos que hace parte de la División de Arte y Educación busca dos Educadores de galería bilingües (español/inglés) cautivadoras y conocedoras para facilitar recorridos por la exposición Frida: más allá del mito, que se podrá ver en el VMFA del 4 de abril hasta el 27 de septiembre de 2025.  Este puesto temporal a tiempo parcial empiezará en marzo de 2025 y terminará en septiembre de 2025.

La responsabilidad principal de este puesto es ayudar al Departamento de Servicios Turísticos a facilitar visitas guiadas en grupo en español y/o inglés para grupos de estudiantes y adultos durante toda la exposición. Las responsabilidades también pueden incluir el trabajo periódico con otros eventos del museo, incluso los Días Familiares y la extensión comunitaria. El puesto tendrá un promedio de aproximadamente 20 horas de trabajo por semana, con un horario flexible que se adapta a las solicitudes, incluso los fines de semana y las noches. Las horas incluirán tiempo de investigación, administración y giras. Los horarios se finalizarán con al menos dos semanas de antelación.

El Departamento de Educación del VMFA se centra en los valores fundamentales de calidad, colaboración y estar centrado en la comunidad. A través del arte y las experiencias compartidas, invitamos un intercambio de perspectivas diversas para descubrir capas de significado y, a su vez, apoyar el descubrimiento, el aprendizaje y conexiones más profundas. El personal de VMFA disfruta de beneficios del museo, como entrada gratis a exposiciones especiales, avances de exposiciones especiales, precios para empleados para programas y clases selectos del museo y descuentos en Amuse Restaurant, Best Café y VMFA Shop.

Responsabilidades clave:

• Planificación, preparación y realización de interesantes visitas guiadas en inglés y español para grupos de alumnos de primaria, secundaria y universidad, y grupos de adultos.
• Interactuar con audiencias diversas, fomentando el diálogo y promoviendo la exploración del arte de Kahlo.
• Evaluar y ajustar el contenido del recorrido basado en los comentarios de los visitantes y las mejores prácticas educativas actuales.
• Participar en las sesiones de capacitación de guías turísticos y talleres para el personal requeridos.
• Colaborar en el desarrollo de recursos educativos para mejorar las visitas grupales.
• Gestionar reservas, correspondencia grupal, procesamiento de pagos y saludar a los grupos, junto con otras tareas logísticas relacionadas con las visitas.
• Responder a las preguntas de los visitantes e interactuar con los miembros del grupo de manera cortés, amigable y profesional.
• Atender cualquier problema o emergencia que pueda surgir durante los recorridos.

Calificaciones mínimas

• Fluidez en inglés y español, con excelentes habilidades de comunicación verbal en ambos idiomas.
• Se prefiere experiencia previa en educación en museos, dirección de recorridos y/o enseñanza de inglés como segunda lengua o un campo relacionado.
• Capacidad demostrada para involucrar e inspirar a audiencias diversas a través de narración efectiva y técnicas educativas.
• Fuerte conocimiento del arte y la historia del arte, particularmente el modernismo.
• Familiaridad con las tendencias educativas actuales en el ámbito museístico.
• Experiencia en el desarrollo de materiales o programación educativos.
• Excelentes habilidades interpersonales, con un comportamiento amigable y accesible.
• Se requiere flexibilidad para trabajar fines de semana y noches.
• Debe poder trabajar y estudiar de forma independiente.

Consideraciones adicionales:

La experiencia, el conocimiento, las habilidades y las capacidades generalmente se obtienen y demuestran al completar:

• Licenciatura en Arte (BA), Historia del Arte, Educación, Estudios de Museos o un campo relacionado.

Instrucciones especiales:

Para ver y postularse a este puesto, haga clic AQUÍ

Se le proporcionará una confirmación de recibo cuando su solicitud y/o currículum se envíe exitosamente. Consulte “Su solicitud” (“Your application”) en su cuenta para verificar el estado de su solicitud para este puesto. Envíe las solicitudes y los materiales en inglés.

Los candidatos seleccionados deben pasar una verificación de antecedentes penales.

La fecha límite para postular es el 2 de febrero de 2025.

Comuníquese con la oficina de recursos humanos al recruitment@vmfa.museum  si necesite ayuda. El Museo de Bellas Artes de Virginia/Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) es un empleador certificado EEO/AA, Virginia Values ​​Veterans (V3).

Favor de enviar tres (3) referencias. Proporcione nombre completo, número de teléfono y dirección de correo electrónico. Las referencias podrán adjuntarse como documentos separados en el campo “otros” (“other”) del portal; o se puede incluirlas con el currículum o la carta de presentación.

Se prefieren referencias profesionales. También se considerarán otros tipos de referencias. Las referencias deben apoyar sus conocimientos, talentos y capacidades, especialmente las calificaciones relevantes para el puesto que está solicitando.

En apoyo del compromiso del Commonwealth con la inclusión, animamos a las personas con discapacidades a presentar su solicitud a través del Proceso de contratación alternativo del Commonwealth. Para ser considerado para esta oportunidad, los solicitantes deberán proporcionar su Carta AHP (anteriormente COD) proporcionada por el Departamento de Servicios de Envejecimiento  y Rehabilitación (DARS) o el Departamento para Ciegos y Personas con Discapacidades Visuales (DBVI). Se anima a los veteranos conectados al servicio a responder preguntas sobre el estatus de veterano y enviar su documentación de discapacidad, si corresponde, al DARS/DBVI para obtener su carta AHP. Puede solicitar una carta de AHP llamando al DARS al 800-552-5019.

Nota: Los solicitantes que recibieron un Certificado de Discapacidad del DARS o DBVI con fecha entre el 1 de abril de 2022 y el 29 de febrero de 2024, todavía pueden usar ese COD como documentación aplicable para el Proceso de Contratación Alternativo.

Información del contacto

Nombre: Servicios de Recursos Humanos

Teléfono: por favor envíe un correo electrónico

Correo electrónico:  recruitment@vmfa.museum

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Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) Gallery Educator

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Title: Special Assistant, Office of the Director
State Role Title: VMFA Senior
Hiring Range: $120,000
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Location: MAIN MUSEUM
Agency Website: https://vmfa.museum/
Recruitment Type: General Public – G

Job Duties
This role is designed to provide high-level project and professional level administrative support, necessitating independent work and significant decision-making authority. The focus of this position includes key strategic projects such as development initiatives, strategic planning, reaccreditation, compliance, and managing special projects for the Executive Deputy Director and Chief Administrative Officer.

As a state agency, the VMFA provides a generous benefits package that has pro-rated aspects for part-time classified staff. All VMFA staff also enjoy museum benefits like free admission to special exhibitions, previews of special exhibitions, employee pricing for select museum programs and classes, and discounts at Amuse Restaurant, Best Cafe, and VMFA Shop.

Minimum Qualifications
Ability to handle and assist with high profile/EDD-CAO multiple projects; flexibility to prioritize and work under pressure; willingness and ability to collaborate as a team member to successfully complete projects; work independently; develop and continually update knowledge of state and museum policies, regulations, and operations; willingness and ability to work evenings occasionally. Requires high level of confidentiality.

Additional Considerations
Experience in a fast-paced professional services, law, consulting, accounting services environment or similar preferred. A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office and PowerPoint is essential. Exceptional verbal and written skills, professionalism and ability to use discretion and independent decision-making.

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.
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.

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.

Selected candidates must pass a criminal history background check.

Interested individuals must submit an online application. This posting will close at 11:55 p.m. on the designated closing date.

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

VMFA is an EEO/AA and Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified Employer. Diverse and inclusive hiring practices are at the heart of what we do at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
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.

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Title: E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Curator of East Asian Art

State Role Title: VMFA Senior

Hiring Range: $100,000 – $110,000

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Location: MAIN MUSEUM

Agency Website: https://vmfa.museum/

Recruitment Type: General Public – G

Job Duties

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts invites applications for the position of E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Curator of East Asian Art. This is a senior-level position at one of the world’s finest museums. We seek an accomplished curator with an international reputation in the field of East Asian Art to advance the curatorial vision for a collection of more than 2,500 works of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean art. Candidates will apply their significant experience working at an art museum as well as their proven record of successfully developing and implementing major exhibitions and permanent collection installations, as well as a history of publishing accompanying catalogues and new scholarship. The successful candidate will work through their own established international network of relationships in the art world, including museums and galleries, to achieve curatorial goals while managing a substantial acquisitions budget.

This is an appointed, exempt-level faculty position that offers Commonwealth of Virginia employee benefits such as 12 paid holidays, health benefits and more. VMFA staff also enjoy museum benefits like free admission to special exhibitions, previews of special exhibitions, employee pricing for select museum programs and classes, and discounts at Amuse Restaurant, Best Café, and VMFA Shop. Join our team at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and contribute to our mission of providing exceptional cultural experiences!

Minimum Qualifications

Significant experience in curatorial work focusing on East Asian art with a distinguished track record in acquisitions, exhibitions, scholarly publications, public speaking, and research. Strong knowledge of best practices of collection stewardship, as well as organizational and interpersonal skills. Excellent writing, communication, and public speaking skills are required and the ability to work in a highly collaborative, team-based environment is essential.

Additional Considerations

Extensive experience typically gained through a Ph.D. program in Art History. Demonstrated experience with acquisitions, exhibitions, publications, collections management, and scholarly research; expertise in all periods and areas of East Asian art, as well as proficiency in languages, especially Chinese or Japanese.

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.

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.

Selected candidates must pass a criminal history background check.

Position will be open until filled, but priority will be given to applications submitted in the first two weeks. Please contact the HR office at recruitment@vmfa.museum if you need assistance. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is an EEO/AA, Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified Employer.

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.

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.

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.

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Title: Chief Conservator

State Role Title: VMFA Senior

Hiring Range: $150,000

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Location: MAIN MUSEUM

Agency Website: https://vmfa.museum/

Recruitment Type: General Public – G

Job Duties

The Chief Conservator position leads the Susan and David Goode Center for Advanced Study in Art Conservation. Opened in 2010, the Goode Center is dedicated to the care and treatment of the museum’s collection of more than 50,000 works of art. With almost 10,000 square feet of lab space, it is one of the largest art conservation facilities in the southeast and is outfitted with advanced analytical and examination capabilities including hyperspectral imaging, infrared and multiband imaging, scanning and portable x-ray fluorescence, FT-IR and FT-Raman spectroscopy, polarized light microscopy, microfade testing, and computed x-radiography. The Goode Center’s staff includes conservators, conservation technicians, and mount makers specializing in paintings, objects, paper, and photographs. With the generous support from the Carpenter Foundation, the Goode Center will also be expanding its areas of specialization to include Chinese and Japanese paintings, making it one of only seven institutions in the United States with this focus. The Goode Center aspires to be a leader in the field of art conservation and technical art history through collaborative research and scholarship with conservators, curators, researchers, scientists, and students around the globe. Conservators within the Goode Center share research findings through engagement with the public on-site and online, lecturing nationally and internationally, in peer-reviewed publications, and through the museum’s exhibitions and statewide programs. The Goode Center is also dedicated to promoting diversity in the field and training the next generation of conservators through outreach, workshops, paid internships, and fellowships.

The Chief Conservator has primary responsibility for the conservation of works of art in the museum’s collection and for overseeing all aspects of the Goode Center, including treatment of objects, technical analysis, scientific research, and the supervision of departmental staff and contract employees. This position oversees the operation of three conservation teams – Sculpture and Decorative Arts, Paintings, and Works on Paper – and ensures that the highest conservation standards and protocols are utilized for the care and maintenance of the museum’s collection. The Chief Conservator is also responsible for developing and maintaining the Conservation budget and establishing priorities and strategic direction for the Goode Center in support of the museum’s objectives and Strategic Plan.

As a state agency, the VMFA provides a generous benefits package to all full-time classified staff. All VMFA staff also enjoy museum benefits like free admission to special exhibitions, previews of special exhibitions, employee pricing for select museum programs and classes, and discounts at Amuse Restaurant, Best Cafe, and VMFA Shop.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years at levels of increasing responsibility in positions related to the management of a multidisciplinary art conservation program.
• Direct, hands-on experience encompassing all aspects of conservation, including treatment of works of art.
• Demonstrates leadership experience at a senior level with high responsibility and accountability.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and work successfully with others, including museum staff, students, donors, volunteers, and diverse public constituencies.
• Advanced comprehensive knowledge of art conservation methods and materials and the resources needed to support the care and treatment of the collection.
• Demonstrated experience of motivating and leading experienced conservators and mentoring entry-and mid-level professionals in the field.
• Proven supervisory, planning, organization, budget, and project management skills.
• Capacity to prioritize and deal with many projects and assignments at once.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and make recommendations and decisions based upon a sophisticated understanding of art museum practices.
• Ability to work with collection management databases.
• Excellent ability to write reports and effectively present information, including responding to inquiries and requests from the museum staff, outside organizations and the general public.

Additional Considerations

Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities typically gained and demonstrated through completion of:

• B.A. from a four-year college or university with a major in Chemistry, Art History, or a related major course of study.
• M.A. from an accredited conservation training program or equivalent training.

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.

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.

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.

Selected candidates must pass a criminal history background check.

The selected candidate must complete the Statement of Economic Interest form and associated Conflict of Interest training as a condition of employment.

Interested individuals must submit an online application. This posting will close at 11:55 p.m. on the designated closing date.

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

VMFA is an EEO/AA and Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified Employer. Diverse and inclusive hiring practices are at the heart of what we do at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

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.

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The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is looking for a qualified applicant to fill the position of Information Security Officer.

Job Duties

• Provides timely and effective customer service to staff.
• Provides staff with suggestions about technology products and service alternatives that best support business strategies.
• Ensures end users receive adequate notice about change management activities.
• Seeks input from staff on a periodic basis as a means of evaluating and improving customer service.
• Advocates IT issues and concerns to the VITA SAIC IT Partnership.
• Supports VMFA’s and DHR’s commitment to provide quality customer service to visitors throughout Virginia and beyond by applying professional talents, knowledge and skill to the museum & DHR campuses and statewide partnership network, as appropriate and on location as needed.
• Create and provide training sessions as needed for IT applications and hardware.
• Perform the responsibilities of ISO in accordance with COV ITRM Standard SEC530.
• Ensure compliance with all appropriate requirements of the Commonwealth of Virginia, such as ITRM Policy SEC519, ITRM Standard SEC530.
• Continuously review and update permissions for all agency applications, security groups, and distribution lists.
• Develop and update all agency IT policies and procedures.
• Plan and manage IT Audits and risk assessments.
• Monitors and promptly reports to VITA any security intrusions.
• Administer annual IT Security Awareness training to staff.
• Work with HR to ensure 100% of staff have completed the annual IT Security Awareness training annually.
• Act as Backup AITR when the agencies AITR is unavailable.
• Performs roles as primary Cardinal and eVA Security Officer
• Analyze, evaluate, and purchase necessary equipment (hardware and software) for agency needs.
• Employ use of eVA for technology procurement. Track purchases and handle returns/exchanges. Interface with vendors, IT Partnership staff, VITA, and users as necessary.
• Coordinate controlled asset tagging and surplus with agency Purchasing Officer in accordance with established IT Partnership and Finance Division procedures.
• Provide system and software administration of applications & IT hardware.
• Ensure efficient operation and integration of all desktop and server applications.
• Provide desktop, network, security, and
application support.
• Ensure agency applications and IT hardware are properly safeguarded.
• Work effectively with staff, VITA, and its contractors to resolve IT support issues.
• Promptly advises AITR of inadequate resources or inability to complete work on timely basis. Seeks clarification and asks questions when unsure of direction.
• Occasional project management of IT projects.
• Setup and installation of computers, network equipment, security hardware, and applications.
• Troubleshoot issues with computer, network hardware, security hardware, and applications.

Minimum Qualifications

Extensive knowledge in Information Technology to include a variety of software and hardware technologies. Excellent oral and written communication skills. The ability to translate computer user requirements into technical language. Strong problem-solving skills. The ability to manage overlapping, complicated projects; work independently; and learn new tasks. Knowledge of state procurement procedures, contract administration and IT policies and procedures.

Additional Considerations

Undergraduate degree in computer science, information management or related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Special Instructions

Selected candidate must pass a criminal history background check.

All candidates must submit an online application. This posting will close at 11:55 p.m. on January 27, 2025.

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Information Security Officer – Richmond, Virginia, United States

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is seeking attentive, flexible and energetic individuals for the position of Facility Services Associate.

Job Duties

Empties trash containers daily and washes them monthly.
Vacuums carpets in public areas daily; non-public areas semi-weekly; remove stains when needed.
Dust/mop, clean and restock restrooms daily using proper chemicals to clean and sanitize.
Stock closets weekly.
Assists with set-up and break-down for special events. This involves moving furniture as needed.
Clean housekeeping equipment daily and perform minor repairs.
Repairs furniture as needed.
Coordinates special events as needed.
Performs a variety of cleaning tasks as assigned, such as dusting and polishing furniture, organizing and stocking closets and cleaning and maintaining equipment.
Maintain housekeeping records and forms.

Minimum Qualifications

Working knowledge of cleaning methods and the use of cleaning chemicals and supplies.
Some knowledge of safety practices in using chemicals and cleaning equipment.
Working skill in the operation of power cleaning equipment such as buffers and vacuum cleaners.
Ability to perform a variety of cleaning tasks.
Ability to lift and move heavy objects.
Ability to provide and receive instructions.
Possess good written and oral communication skills.

Special Instructions

Selected candidate must pass a criminal history background check.

All candidates must complete an online application. This position will close at 11:55 p.m. on February 6, 2025.

VMFA is an EEO/AA and Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified Employer. Diverse and inclusive hiring practices are at the heart of what we do at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

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Facility Services Associate – Richmond, Virginia, United States