The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) is seeking a dedicated and innovative individual to join our team as a Teacher and Schools Partnership Coordinator. 

In this role you will:  

• Present and interpret VMFA’s collections through sound scholarship to inform educational programs and services for teachers in Virginia. 
• Establish connections between original works of art and art historical topics, placing them in a larger interdisciplinary context for accessibility and relevance to the educational community. 
• Utilize technology to effectively reach a wide audience both on campus and throughout Virginia. 
• Assist in the planning and development of educational content for students and teachers on VMFA’s educational resource website. 
• Build and foster strategic partnerships with schools and educational organizations. 
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to VMFA Education Department’s core values of Quality, Collaboration, and Community-centered approach. 

In support of VMFA’s commitment to increase the acquisition of works of art by African American artists, VMFA’s Teacher and School Partnership Coordinator will also serve as the Educator for African American Art and will develop interdisciplinary educational resources for K-12 students, educators, and families, supporting this area of focus, as well as all audiences as outlined in VMFA’s 2021-2025 Strategic Plan.    

Additionally, this role will collaborate with team members on the following responsibilities: 

• Develops and presents innovative teacher programs on the VMFA campus, virtually, and statewide, aligned with VMFA’s mission, collections, exhibitions, and Virginia Public Schools’ Standards of Learning. 
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to conceptualize a yearly menu of teacher programs. Ensures workshop topics and content align with school curriculum, emerging pedagogy, and showcase VMFA’s collection, including strategic collection areas.  
• Develops and presents topics for teacher workshops on-campus, virtually, and statewide. 
• Ensures accuracy of all teacher workshop resources and materials and assists guest presenters in integrating art and art history across multiple disciplines. 
• Sets specific requirements and reviews expectations with teacher program presenters/staff, provides administrative support, and oversees one large teacher event annually. 
• Evaluates workshops using data to improve content, delivery, and future program marketing. 
• Stays updated with teacher programs offered by other organizations for competitive pricing, programming, and marketing ideas. 
• Plans, coordinates, and implements summer programs for teachers at VMFA. 
• Chairs and manages the VMFA Teacher Advisory Committee, develops meeting agendas, seeks advice and evaluation on educational initiatives, maintains communication, recruits members, and shows appreciation. 
• Assists in the development of a yearly plan for online resource production and K-12 tour offerings, focusing on African American art and other audiences outlined in VMFA’s strategic plan. 
• Develops online content for teachers, schools, and families, discusses resource needs with the Teacher Advisory Council, and stays current with online resource trends. 
• Works with the Marketing team to strategize the distribution of teacher programs, markets programs through various channels, maintains program offerings on the VMFA website, and actively promotes teacher programming to schools, teachers, and educators. 
• Builds networks with teachers, schools, and administrators in multiple disciplines, attends conferences as permitted, coordinates accurate registration for teacher programs, manages expenses and budget, and follows procurement policies. 
• Effectively supervises volunteers and interns, participates in professional development opportunities, collaborates with Education Programs and Studio Teams for African American Art programs, provides technical assistance to partners, solicits feedback from the Teacher’s Advisory Council, and contributes well-written content for publications and grant reports. 

This is a salaried, faculty exempt 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. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree required. 
• At least four (4) years’ experience in teaching or museum education. 

Experience: 

• In-depth knowledge of art, art history, and museum and educational practices and theories. 
• Demonstrated experience teaching and developing programs and resources for K-12 audiences and educators, with a focus on African American art and/or African American History. 
• Ability to conceptualize, develop, and implement a diverse variety of collection-based educational resources, workshops, lectures, exhibitions, web-based materials, and studio activities for all age groups through research and application of adult and children’s learning theory. 
• Ability to establish and cultivate working relationships with schools and other organizations. 
• Proficiency in using computer applications for word processing, database creation and management, and Internet research. 
• Knowledge of Virginia Standards of Learning. 
• Excellent teaching skills. 
• Strong organizational skills, including scheduling and coordinating workshops and programs. 
• Ability to multitask effectively. 
• Experience supervising volunteers and interns. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree preferred in art education, art history, humanities, or a related field. 

Selected candidates must pass a criminal history background check.

Selected candidate must have a valid Virginia driver’s license.

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. Interested individuals must submit an online application.  Posting may close after five business days of opening. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply before 11:55pm on June 9th.

Apply Here: https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/teacher-and-schools-partnership-coordinator-richmond-virginia-united-states

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts seeks an Studio School Support and Administrative Specialist to provide administrative and teaching support to the Studio School. This individual should have a strong working knowledge of a wide variety of studio art disciplines, excellent organization and office skills, active listening and problem resolution experience and experience teaching adult students in studio arts.

Duties Include:

This position provides full-time administrative and part-time teaching support to the VMFA Studio School. Responsible for reporting, purchasing, answering phone calls and email queries, assisting with art studio set ups, teaching classes as assigned or as a substitute and assisting with the production and display of Studio School art exhibitions.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate will have:
A strong working knowledge of studio art disciplines and practices in studio art instruction.
Excellent organizational and administrative skills
Excellent active listening skills and problem resolution experience
Previous experience teaching adult students in studio arts.
Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, class registration software, proficient math skills and an understanding of statistical reporting.
A BFA in studio art or a BA in art education, with course work in art history or equivalent training/experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

BFA or BA in art education preferred.
Experience with eVA or previous procurement experience.
Demonstrated administrative experience in a school, museum, academic, or nonprofit organization setting is preferable.

Special Instructions: 

Select candidates must pass a criminal history background check

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.

Interested individuals must submit an online application. Posting may close after ten (10) business days. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply by 11:55 pm on 05/29/2023.

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

Diversity and Inclusivity at VMFA
Diverse and inclusive hiring practices are at the heart of what we do at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. As an extension of the museum’s mission to enrich the lives of all, we are passionately committed to opening the museum’s doors to people from all backgrounds, including all races, ethnicities, genders, and abilities.

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The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) seeks a dynamic and energetic Painter in the Department of Exhibition Design & Production. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Applying finishes, including paint, stain, varnish, fabrics, and other wall coverings, to all forms of exhibit construction, including walls, pedestals, and other casework, adhering to the high standard of quality and appearance that the museum requires.
• Performing maintenance painting in the galleries and all other spaces in and around the museum.
• Fabric wrapping Case parts as needed, to apply marvel seals as needed. Training will be provided.
• Removing labels and patch and painting.
• Attaching hanging clips for graphic panels that need to be installed.
• Assisting with fabrication of display casework, pedestals, and architectural elements involved in the installation of the museum’s temporary exhibitions and permanent gallery displays, adhering to the high standards of quality and appearance that the museum requires.
• Ensuring proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promoting continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.

Position Benefits & Details: 

This is an hourly/wage, non-exempt, non-benefited position, eligible to work up to approximately 28 hours per week on average and up to 1,450 hours annually (May 1 – April 30).

VMFA staff also enjoy museum perks 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.

About the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts:

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 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. Through the Office of Statewide Partnerships program, the museum offers curated exhibitions, arts-related audiovisual programs, symposia, lectures, conferences, and workshops by visual and performing artists. In addition to presenting a wide array of special exhibitions, the museum provides visitors with the opportunity to experience a global collection of art that spans more than 6,000 years. VMFA’s permanent holdings encompass nearly 50,000 artworks, including the largest public collection of Fabergé outside of Russia, the finest collection of Art Nouveau outside of Paris, and one of the nation’s finest collections of American art. VMFA is also home to important collections of Chinese art, English silver, and French Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, British sporting and modern and contemporary art, as well as renowned South Asian, Himalayan and African art. In May 2010, VMFA opened its doors to the public after a transformative expansion, the largest in its history.

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts recently began a new expansion and renovation project led by the international architecture firm SmithGroup. Tentatively scheduled for completion in Fall 2027, the project consists of adding a new wing of nearly 170,000 square feet and renovating 45,000 square feet of existing spaces, while maintaining four acres of green space in the Sculpture Garden. Visitors will experience a seamless journey through the collections in the new wing, which will house American and Indigenous American art, African art, 21stcentury art, and a new suite of galleries for rotating special exhibitions and a special events space.

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is the only art museum in the United States open 365 days a year with free general admission.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of painting and other finishing techniques related to museum exhibit and display work.
• Considerable skill in the use of brushes, rollers, spraying and related tools and equipment.
• Ability to apply a variety of finishes to meet high museum quality standards.
• Skill in selecting and applying paint and associated products.
• Skill in applying coatings and/or caulking and completing repairs to exterior and interior surfaces.
• Skill in wood surface preparation, staining, and/or sealing techniques.
• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.
• Ability to select, mix, and apply surface coatings which successfully match and/or restore historic interior or exterior surfaces.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to estimate basic project time and material quantity requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work on installations with a wide range of staff members.
• Flexible approach to work, but highly committed to overall project.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high quality output.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Prior experience in a cultural arts or museum setting, highly preferred.

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.

Selected candidates must pass a criminal history background check.

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.

Interested individuals must submit an on online application.  Posting has been reopened and is open until filled.  

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.

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The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) seeks a dynamic and energetic Design Studio Coordinator in the Department of Exhibition Design & Production. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintaining Design Studio equipment and facility.
• Keeping the studio clean and organized for optimal use by the Design team at all times.
• Procuring and managing inventory of industry-specific media and tools to support studio function.
• Preparing assets (e.g., images) and communications pieces (e.g. scale models) for larger design projects.
• Helping foster a dynamic, high-performing Design Studio environment by participating in a collaborative exchange of ideas with other Design team members.
• Learning exhibition design and graphic design skills on the job and applies them to real projects.
• Coordinating the design and production of projects requested by client partners throughout the museum.
• Coordinating all internal department projects between Design team, Production team, and outside vendors / contractors.
• Providing design assets (project archives, logos, lock-ups, etc.) to internal partners on request.

Position Benefits & Details: 

This is a classified salaried, non-exempt 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.

About the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts:

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 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. Through the Office of Statewide Partnerships program, the museum offers curated exhibitions, arts-related audiovisual programs, symposia, lectures, conferences, and workshops by visual and performing artists. In addition to presenting a wide array of special exhibitions, the museum provides visitors with the opportunity to experience a global collection of art that spans more than 6,000 years. VMFA’s permanent holdings encompass nearly 50,000 artworks, including the largest public collection of Fabergé outside of Russia, the finest collection of Art Nouveau outside of Paris, and one of the nation’s finest collections of American art. VMFA is also home to important collections of Chinese art, English silver, and French Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, British sporting and modern and contemporary art, as well as renowned South Asian, Himalayan and African art. In May 2010, VMFA opened its doors to the public after a transformative expansion, the largest in its history.

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts recently began a new expansion and renovation project led by the international architecture firm SmithGroup. Tentatively scheduled for completion in Fall 2027, the project consists of adding a new wing of nearly 170,000 square feet and renovating 45,000 square feet of existing spaces, while maintaining four acres of green space in the Sculpture Garden. Visitors will experience a seamless journey through the collections in the new wing, which will house American and Indigenous American art, African art, 21stcentury art, and a new suite of galleries for rotating special exhibitions and a special events space.

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is the only art museum in the United States open 365 days a year with free general admission.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to do hands-on work safely, efficiently, and precisely.
• Ability to learn new skills on-the-job and to apply those new skills to real design projects.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong interest in and curiosity about the field of design.
• Some experience using design software (e.g., Vectorworks, SketchUp, Adobe CC applications).
• Ability to give and receive constructive peer feedback.
• Ability to organize (and maintain organization of) both physical environments and digital information.
• Ability to accurately interpret scale drawings.
• Must have formal training (beyond high school level) or professional experience in visual arts or design.
• Flexible approach to work, but highly committed to overall project.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high quality output and coordination support.
• Minimum qualifications (listed above) have been applied in a museum, creative, or design/build field setting.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Familiarity with Commonwealth of Virginia (COV) procurement procedures.

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 candidates must provide examples of their previous design work. Please either attach a pdf or provide a link to your portfolio website on your resume or cover letter.

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 are encouraged to submit an online application.  This posting is scheduled to close on May 16, 2023, at 11:55 pm.

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.

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The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) is seeking a dynamic and driven individual to join the Conservation and Collections Division as the Director of Collections Management, in the Department of Collections.    

The successful individual will provide management of the Collections Management department responsible for the safety, preservation, care, and documentation of collections as well as the installation of exhibitions and the permanent collection. Through demonstrated leadership, The Director of Collection Management will ensure the stewardship and long-term preservation of collections; including direct care, handling, packing, storage, housing, documentation, information management, and all activities related to collections of various types and sizes. This position will lead key collection moves, coordination and communication for the forthcoming expansion and new storage facility. The Director of Collection Manage will also work in close partnership with the Deputy Director for Conservation and Collections and other key department directors to provide leadership, vision strategic direction, management to accomplish the museum’s goals and objectives.  

This is a salaried, faculty, exempt 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. 

About the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts: 

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 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. Through the Office of Statewide Partnerships program, the museum offers curated exhibitions, arts-related audiovisual programs, symposia, lectures, conferences, and workshops by visual and performing artists. In addition to presenting a wide array of special exhibitions, the museum provides visitors with the opportunity to experience a global collection of art that spans more than 6,000 years. VMFA’s permanent holdings encompass nearly 50,000 artworks, including the largest public collection of Fabergé outside of Russia, the finest collection of Art Nouveau outside of Paris, and one of the nation’s finest collections of American art. VMFA is also home to important collections of Chinese art, English silver, and French Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, British sporting and modern and contemporary art, as well as renowned South Asian, Himalayan and African art. In May 2010, VMFA opened its doors to the public after a transformative expansion, the largest in its history.

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts recently began a new expansion and renovation project led by the international architecture firm SmithGroup. Tentatively scheduled for completion in Fall 2027, the project consists of adding a new wing of nearly 170,000 square feet and renovating 45,000 square feet of existing spaces, while maintaining four acres of green space in the Sculpture Garden. Visitors will experience a seamless journey through the collections in the new wing, which will house American and Indigenous American art, African art, 21stcentury art, and a new suite of galleries for rotating special exhibitions and a special events space.

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is the only art museum in the United States open 365 days a year with free general admission. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Graduation from an accredited college or university in with major coursework in Conservation, Collections Management, Art History, Art Administration or Museum Studies. 
• Several years of senior level experience working in a museum.   
• Demonstrated experience with increasing responsibility in positions related to collections management, registration, or conservation. 
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and experience with TMS, project management, considerable knowledge of art handling practices, application of security related practices, handling packing, and storage practices related to exhibition transportation, and preservation of art objects. 

Preferred Qualifications:   

• MA in Art History, Museum studies or equivalent preferred.   

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.

Selected candidates must pass a criminal history background check. 

Position requires employee to file a Statement of Economic Interests form annually.   

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an on online application no later than March 31, 2023.  However, this posting will remain open until filled.

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. 

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 https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/director-of-collections-management-richmond-virginia-united-states

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) seeks a dynamic and energetic museum curator to become the inaugural Schiller Family Assistant Curator of Indigenous American Art at one of the world’s finest museums.

VMFA has a longstanding commitment to Virginia’s Indigenous American communities, and recently unveiled signage in the building and on our website acknowledging the presence of indigenous peoples on the land where the museum stands. The Schiller Family Assistant Curator of Indigenous American Art will help shape the museum’s commitment to Indigenous American art and will be responsible for gallery displays, exhibitions, publications, public programs, and research related to VMFA’s growing collection of more than 800 works of art. Reporting to the Curator of American art, this position will also play a key role in the reinstallation of Indigenous American art in the new wing as part of the museum’s upcoming expansion and renovation project.

This is a restricted position gift funded by the Schiller Family.

The anticipated hire date for this position is July 2023.

This is a salaried, faculty exempt 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.

Specific responsibilities include: organize exhibitions with catalogues; build Indigenous American collection through purchases and donor stewardship; maintain regular art rotations; contribute scholarship to the field in the form of publications and presentations at national conferences; work across departments to achieve museum’s strategic plan; develop and update area collection plan; engage with local and regional tribes for acquisitions and educational programming; update records in TMS; work with public, volunteers, and staff in program and educational training; work with American art curators on installations, exhibitions, and programs; and facilitate advancement initiatives, patron development, and grant-writing.

About the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts:

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 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. Through the Office of Statewide Partnerships program, the museum offers curated exhibitions, arts-related audiovisual programs, symposia, lectures, conferences, and workshops by visual and performing artists. In addition to presenting a wide array of special exhibitions, the museum provides visitors with the opportunity to experience a global collection of art that spans more than 6,000 years. VMFA’s permanent holdings encompass nearly 50,000 artworks, including the largest public collection of Fabergé outside of Russia, the finest collection of Art Nouveau outside of Paris, and one of the nation’s finest collections of American art. VMFA is also home to important collections of Chinese art, English silver, and French Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, British sporting and modern and contemporary art, as well as renowned South Asian, Himalayan and African art. In May 2010, VMFA opened its doors to the public after a transformative expansion, the largest in its history.

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts recently began a new expansion and renovation project led by the international architecture firm SmithGroup. Tentatively scheduled for completion in Fall 2027, the project consists of adding a new wing of nearly 170,000 square feet and renovating 45,000 square feet of existing spaces, while maintaining four acres of green space in the Sculpture Garden. Visitors will experience a seamless journey through the collections in the new wing, which will house American and Indigenous American art, African art, 21^stcentury art, and a new suite of galleries for rotating special exhibitions and a special events space.

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is the only art museum in the United States open 365 days a year with free general admission.

Minimum Qualifications

Good communication and organizational skills are necessary for this position, as is the ability to work in a highly collaborative, team-based environment.

Candidates should be able to multitask and work well under pressure to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects concurrently.

Candidates should also have strong public speaking skills and engage with the community, donors, and supporters of the museum.

 Preferred Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Art History or a related discipline is preferred, but not required.

Museum experience is preferred, but not required.

 Special Requirements

Selected candidates must pass a criminal history background check.

Position requires employee to file a Statement of Economic Interests form annually.

 Special Instructions to Applicants

Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply by March 30, 2023. However, this posting will remain open until filled. 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.

Apply here: Schiller Family Assistant Curator of Indigenous American Art

• Prepare food to the executive chef’s specifications as well as assisting kitchen staff with daily tasks
• Working independently to help support the Amuse kitchen team with prep and line cook duties, as instructed by the chefs
• Cooking menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff as well as making sure menu items are served in a timely manner
• Supporting chefs and kitchen staff with projects, inventories, deliveries, kitchen maintenance and cleanings
• Working to maintain a clean, sanitary and safe working environment
• Reporting accidents, issues or policy violations to kitchen leadership
• Supporting the museum’s commitment to provide quality customer service and quality products to our visitors and guests
• Flexibility to move from working on Amuse menu preparations to helping prepare other foods or undertaking other kitchen tasks, as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Food service experience in BOH/kitchen
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and comprehend complex recipes
• Strong communication skills (written/reading/verbal); ability to take feedback well
• Ability to use weights, measures and comprehend recipes
• Knowledge of basic knife skills, chopping, and sautéing, grilling and food prep.
• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Ability to handle fast paced, high volume situations in a kitchen
• Good knife skills and knowledge about kitchen equipment
• Ability to independently solve routine problems
• Flexible availability that includes weekends, evenings and holidays
• Ability to work as part of a diverse team; flexible when given different assignments and directions
• Ability to lift or move up to 50 lbs; stand or walk up to 10 hours
• Ability to bend, point, stand, twist, climb, and have dexterity of fingers
• GED or High School Education
• Motivated with strong work ethic; highly organized

Preferred Qualifications:

• Has familiarity with a wide range of global cuisine and embraces creating multicultural offerings
• Experience with seasonal menus and farm to table ethos
• Experience working with professional kitchen equipment
• Prior line cook experience in a fast-paced, fine dining restaurant or hotel
• ServSafe Food Handler Certification or equivalent
• Knowledge and experience with menu preparation and implementation
• Culinary degree

Special Instructions for Applicants:

Apply here: 

Amuse Line Cook Application

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https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/food-and-beverage-supervisor-richmond-virginia-united-states

This is an internal posting only.

• Selling tickets for exhibitions and programs, registering students for classes, selling memberships, assisting with coat check, taking tickets, distributing mobile devices for tours, welcoming visitors to the museum, gathering visitor feedback, and responding to inquiries in person, over the telephone or via email.
• Assist members with joins, renewals, card requests, and account updates; share issues and requests with Membership and Advancement Services.
• Answer Visitor Services and Membership phone lines and complete transactions, answer questions, and direct calls as needed. Sell tickets, memberships and class registrations over the phone.
• Assist with training of new associates by participating in training and orientation sessions and shadowing with new associates at the desk.
• Serve as team lead at the desks by: Scheduling and providing breaks for associates, monitoring staffing and visitor levels and adjusting or requesting assistance as needed, assisting associates with troubleshooting any technology problems, and assisting associates with customer service issues. Assist with training of new associates by participating in training and orientation sessions and by shadowing with new associates in the galleries.
• Open and close shifts as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Outstanding interpersonal and oral communication skills, and the ability to handle a wide range of customer service issues and work courteously with museum staff and the general public.  
• Strong leadership and organization skills, and the ability to resolve problems in a timely manner. 
• Experience in point of sale systems, including processing transactions in Outbound and Counterpoint software. 
• Associates must be able to do moderate lifting (under 10 lbs); traverse the museum; operate a computer with mouse, keyboard, and barcode scanner; and communicate with staff and visitors in person and via telephone with reasonable accommodations.  

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience in a team lead or supervisory capacity in a museum, retail, or hospitality environment.

Special Requirements:

Selected candidates must pass a criminal history background check.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/lead-visitor-services-associate-richmond-virginia-united-states

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) is seeking a reliable, experienced individual to join the Visitor Services Department as a Visitor Services Shift Supervisor.  

VMFA is an inclusive workplace that values teamwork and professionalism. We offer flexible scheduling with operating hours during the daytime, evenings, and on weekends. All VMFA staff enjoy free admission to special exhibitions, previews of special exhibitions, employee pricing for select museum programs and classes, and discounts at Amuse, Best Café and the VMFA Shop. 

This is a part time, non-exempt position with no benefits. This position works varied shifts during VMFA’s public hours. VMFA is open 7 days a week from 10 am-5 pm with evening hours until 9 pm on Wednesday through Friday. Evening and weekend availability is required.  

Duties include: 

The Visitor Services Shift Supervisor serves as a leader on the Visitor Services team and is responsible for overseeing shifts in the absence of a manager. This position fulfills all duties at the Visitor Services and Membership Desk including selling tickets and memberships in person and over the phone; answering inquiries in person, over the phone and via email; and general customer service; plus additional supervisory duties: 

• Complete shift opening and closing procedures and reports 
• Assist with training new staff 

• Assist with any customer service issues and identify areas where customer service can be improved 
• Create and distribute the weekly events calendar 
• Troubleshoot system issues at Visitor Services and the Parking Deck 
• Assure that VS handbook, phone lists and informational materials are up to date 

• Review event sheets and update staff as needed 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in cash and credit card processing, and daily sales reconciliation.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of customer service.  
• Prior experience as a supervisor, preferably in a museum, hospitality, or retail environment.
  
• Ability to handle a wide range of customer service issues and work courteously with museum staff and the general public. 
• Outstanding interpersonal and oral communication skills and the ability to resolve problems in a timely manner.  
• Ability to work effectively in both fast-paced and slow-paced environments. 
• Ability to communicate with the public in person, by telephone, and by email; to use a computer with mouse and keyboard; to do moderate lifting (under 10 lbs); to stand or sit at a workstation; and to traverse the museum and parking deck, with reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced skills in Outbound and Counterpoint, as well as basic skills in Raiser’s Edge, Piction, Sharepoint and any data collection apps. 
• Demonstrated ability to conduct training for staff; to follow and give oral and written instructions; to react appropriately in routine and emergency situations; to communicate tactfully with a diverse population; and to gather information and write factual reports.

Special Requirements: 

Selected candidates must pass a criminal history background check.

Special Instructions for Applicants:

Online applications will be accepted until 11:55 PM on May 18, 2023.

Please contact the HR office at (804) 340-1485 if you need assistance. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is an EEO/AA, Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified Employer.

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