Adult Programs Coordinator (Faculty, Salaried)

Title: Adult Programs Coordinator

State Role Title: VMFA Assistant

Hiring Range: $46,000 – $48,200

Pay Band: UG

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 seeks a detail-oriented and adaptable Adult Programs Coordinator to join our dynamic Education team. As a key member of our team, you will develop, implement, and oversee a diverse and robust program schedule that engages adult audiences (college through older adults) with our permanent collections and special exhibitions. Your experience in logistics, contract administration, and event coordination, a passion for lifelong learning and a strong understanding of the visual arts, will be essential in creating enriching and inspiring experiences for our visitors.

Core Job Responsibilities:

Program Development and Implementation: Assists with development and implementation of an innovative roster of adult programs aligned with VMFA’s mission, strategic plan, and goals, as well as the Education Department’s objectives related to the VMFA permanent collections and special exhibitions. This includes art history classes, public lectures such as the Annual Paul Mellon Lecture, Artist Talks with leading national and local artists such as Sally Mann, gallery programs including the annual African American Read-In and other supplemental programming in both virtual and in-person modalities such as multi-day symposia like “Picturing the Black Imaginary.”

Program Management: Effectively coordinate and communicate scheduling, logistics, budgets, billing and speaker agreements/contracts/travel and lodging for all adult programs.

Audience Engagement: Cultivate and nurture diverse adult audiences both on campus and across Virginia, ensuring a competitive, innovative, and high-caliber slate of programming.

Collaboration: Work collaboratively with and across Curatorial, Audience Development, Special Events and other departments in the museum to meet programmatic goals. Work with the Marketing and PR department to advertise Adult Programs to both traditional and new constituencies, and brainstorm Education/Marketing practices.

Teamwork: Effectively communicate and work collaboratively to provide support for the Art and Education Division.

Minimum Qualifications

Proven experience in program and event planning, development, and implementation.

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Experience in event logistics, administration and hospitality.

Budgetary experience and proficiency in computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, databases, email).

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work effectively and diplomatically with diverse audiences.

Demonstrated passion for adult education, life-long learning and a deep appreciation for the visual arts.

Ability to review and administer contracts as needed.

Expertise in working with diverse audiences.

Additional Considerations

Broad-based knowledge of art history, art education, museum education.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies typically obtained through the completion of an academic curriculum or program in Education or equivalent level of practical experience.

Advanced degree preferred in art history, arts administration museum studies, or a comparable related field.

Minimum 3 years of demonstrated successful experience in managing multiple projects, public or private events and programs in a fast-paced environment.

Public presentation/speaking experience.

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.

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. Posting closes at 11:59pm 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: VMFA Human Resources

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.