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Construction Project Coordinator – Museum Expansion

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Title: Construction Project Coordinator – Museum Expansion

State Role Title: Gen Admin Supv II/Coord II

Hiring Range: $57,000 – $67,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Location: MAIN MUSEUM

Agency Website: recruitment@vmfa.museum

Recruitment Type: General Public – G

Job Duties

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) is seeking a dynamic individual to serve as our Construction Project Coordinator for the Museum’s expansion. The Project Coordinator will assist the Construction Manager in day-to-day coordination of the VMFA’s expansion and renovation project. The project will include a new addition of galleries and event spaces, as well as renovations to our current spaces. This position will coordinate and support all expansion efforts. In addition, this position will coordinate with agency leadership to support the daily management of overlapping and associated expansion and renovation projects-deferred maintenance (if applicable). This includes budget administration, construction meeting coordination, procurement, staff relocation as well as on-site construction scheduling and deliverables.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience with administrating building construction projects and/or high-level administrative project coordinator experience. Procurement experience and/or a willingness to learn is essential. Experience working on a construction project in an operations and administrative capacity. Flexibility in terms of handling multiple tasks; ability to prioritize and work under pressure; willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends as required; ability to work as a team member, occasionally helping other areas of the office; ability to work independently. Requires high level of confidentiality.

Additional Considerations

Experience and skills typically gained from attaining a bachelor’s degree in business or public administration from an accredited college or university. Experience as an Executive Assistant in a fast-paced office environment preferred. A high degree of proficiency in PowerPoint and the Microsoft Office suite is essential. High degree of verbal and written communication skills and abilities. Ability to use discretion and independent decision-making. Commonwealth of Virginia project experience is a plus, but not required.

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.

Curatorial Assistant

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Title:  Curatorial Assistant

State Role Title: Admin and Office Specialist III

Hiring Range: $43,400

Pay Band: 3

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 a Curatorial Assistant. This role provides curatorial and administrative support to the Artistic Director and Chief Curator, assisting them in a full range of capacities.

Position Overview:

Reports directly to the Artistic Director and Chief Curator. The Curatorial Assistant assists the Artistic Director and Chief Curator with quarterly trustee meetings related to acquisitions, including formatting and editing write ups in TMS, preparing agendas and appendices, photography requests, factchecking, provenance research, and filing. This position is also responsible for maintaining the curatorial object files, providing permanent collection support, coordination with Registration, Conservation, and other departments, and other job-relevant tasks, as assigned.

Employee Benefits:

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

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate will be energetic, organized, and detail oriented, with the ability to transition easily between supporting roles and working independently. Strong organizational abilities with an emphasis on process oriented, systematic project work. Skilled in establishing priorities, coordinating multiple projects simultaneously, and meeting tight deadlines while achieving objectives. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing as well as the ability to establish effective professional working relationships with others internally and externally to the museum. Proficient with TMS, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other commonly used software. Strong informational research skills with the ability to collect, analyze, and compile information. Strong proofreading skills. Demonstrated accuracy in creating and keeping records.

Additional Considerations

Experience typically gained through graduation from a college or university with a degree in art history and/or studio art preferred. Administrative assistant support or exhibition research experience with strong emphasis on project work and documentation procedures, preferably in an arts/museum, academic, state, or non-profit organization. Knowledgeable about museum processes and 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.

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.

 

Manager of SCOP Operations (salaried, exempt)

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Manager of SCOP Operations

Title: Manager of SCOP Operations

State Role Title: Law Enforcement Manager I

Hiring Range: $60,000 annually

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Location: MAIN MUSEUM

Agency Website: vmfa.museum

Job Duties

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is seeking a dedicated and security minded leader to join our team as the Manager of SCOP Operations

The Manager of SCOP Operations will contribute to this objective through the efficient and attentive management of Special Conservator of the Peace (SCOP) Officers and Watch Commanders. They will also be expected to fulfill any other duties deemed necessary by the Deputy Chief/Assistant Director of Security Services and/or Chief/Director of Security Services.

Responsibilities
• Reports directly to the Assistant Director of Security Services, fostering a collaborative partnership to elevate departmental effectiveness.
• Leads and mentors Watch Commanders and SCOP Officers, cultivating a high-performing security team.
• Oversees the strategic success and operational efficiency of the SCOP program, ensuring it delivers optimal security outcomes.
• Provides comprehensive support to the hiring process, streamlining onboarding for new security personnel and fostering a seamless integration.
• Collaborates in the development and modification of departmental policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with best practices and evolving security needs.
• Demonstrates initiative and independence, effectively managing workload and prioritizing tasks.
• Collaborates seamlessly with the Security Leadership Team, fostering a cohesive approach to security management.
• Provides meticulous documentation of activities to maintain clear communication and SCOP records.
• Engages in administrative processes including budget planning, meeting coordination, and intra-/extra-departmental communications, ensuring smooth departmental operation.
• Maintains on-call availability to address critical or emergent security situations, demonstrating dedication to the organization’s safety and security.

In addition to the generous Commonwealth of Virginia benefits package, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts provide the following benefits:

• Free coffee.
• Free special exhibition tickets.
• Agency employee discount for Best Café, the museum’s casual dining restaurant.
• Agency employee discount for Amuse restaurant, the museum’s fine dining restaurant.
• Agency employee discount for museum programs and art classes.
• Professional development/work-related training or courses.
• Behind the scenes access to view world-class art.

Minimum Qualifications

Strong leadership and managerial skills; ability to build a connected and mission-oriented team. Embraces and understands diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Exceptional communication skills, including strong ability to read, write and comprehend directions and instructions; add, subtract and figure percentages; communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Very strong computer literacy, including demonstrated experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Acrobat, security databases, and Microsoft OneDrive, or equivalent.

Ability to wear a uniform, maintaining a professional demeanor and appearance.

Ability to function efficiently, professionally and graciously in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment providing excellent leadership and crisis response and ability to exercise mature, independent judgment.

Demonstrated strong administrative and organizational skills, including preparing complete and effective reports, developing SOPs, maintaining complete documentation in a well-organized filing system, leading meetings and giving presentations, and effectively disseminating information to staff or stakeholders.

Strong customer service skills; understanding and support of the VMFA mission.

Complete and receive Certification annually through the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Security Threat Assessment.

Complete and receive Certification through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in Bloodborne Pathogens and other relevant topics.

Complete and maintain registration as an armed Special Conservator of the Peace (SCOP) Officer through the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS).

Specified training and Certifications must be obtained within first twelve (12) months of hire date.
Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification required for entry into position:
• High school diploma or GED.
• Education or work experience with knowledge, skills, and abilities specified.
• Demonstrated experience as an effective leader/manager.
• Law enforcement background with a strong understanding of criminal law and procedures.

Additional Considerations

Preferred: BA in law enforcement, criminal justice, private security, or equivalent experience including military experience.

Preferred: CPR/AED/First Aid Certified, Registered Special Conservator of the Peace (SCOP) Officer through the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS)

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 online application. Posting will close at 11:55pm on July 16, 2024.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resource 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.

HVAC Installation and Repair Technician/Boiler Plant Operator (Classified; Non-exempt)

At the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA), we value our employees.


The Building and Grounds team is relentlessly passionate about their work. Every day we come to work and support the needs of the museum by completing the necessary work to ensure that operations run smoothly.


We welcome applications of skilled service professionals who are team-centric and positively energetic to join the museum as the HVAC Installation and Repair Technician/Boiler Plant Operator.


This is a non-exempt position which offers Commonwealth of Virginia employee benefits such as 12 paid holidays, health benefits and more.


Why Join the Buildings and Grounds Team?


Inclusive Workplace
We are proud of our diverse workforce and vibrant art-filled surroundings. We value your strengths and experiences. Come be yourself!


Flexible Scheduling
The Building and Grounds team works to offer flexible scheduling for our employees. We also alternate on-call shifts so employees can enjoy their time off when not on call.


Team-centric
Work with people whose unique perspectives and talents are appreciated. Our Building and Grounds staff work together as a team to accomplish the work needed and everyone’s unique talents and contributions are valued.


Mission-Driven
The work completed by the Building and Grounds team supports museum operations. VMFA is the only art museum in the United States open 365 days a year with free general admission. Our purpose is to collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret art and to encourage the study of the arts.


Professional Environment
Professionalism is a key tenet in our workplace. Come create career-supportive relationships with some of the best professionals in the industry. Learn and grow with us.


Perks
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. Employee uniforms are provided.


About the Work
The HVAC Installation and Repair Technician/Boiler Plant Operators purpose is to develop, maintain and secure the Museum’s buildings and grounds to support its collections, education and research functions.


The HVAC Installation and Repair Technician/Boiler Plant Operator is responsible for:


• Maintaining continuous, 24-hour operation of the buildings located on the Museum’s campus by providing troubleshooting and maintenance skills for a wide variety of air conditioning, refrigeration, heating, and ventilation equipment.
• Provides a stable museum environment with strict parameters of temperature and humidity levels through the use of specialized skills and computer based Building Automation System, with “On Call” responsibilities for first response to problems or emergencies that occur after normal business hours that could disrupt or endanger the Museum’s operation, patrons, staff, or the art collections.
• When necessary, acts as Museum’s on-site coordinator with contractors to correct problems and make emergency repairs after normal working hours.
• When needed, test and maintain Life Safety Systems at the Museum consisting of Fire Suppression and Emergency Generator.

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of steam boiler plants and associated equipment.
• Knowledge of various types of heating, air conditioning and ventilation equipment, centrifugal chillers, low pressure steam boilers, and support equipment.
• Knowledge of temperature and humidity control and computerized building automation systems.
• Working skill in the use of HVAC diagnostic equipment and tools.
• Considerable experience in the field of commercial/industrial heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration.
• Journeyman level card in either electrical or mechanical field.
• Valid Virginia Driver’s License.

Additional Considerations

• High school graduate.
• Certificate of completion from accredited mechanical trades school.
• Certification from an EPA approved school for refrigerant handling (preferred).

Special Instructions

The selected candidate must pass a criminal history background check.

All applicants must submit an online application. This posting will close at 11:55 pm on Sunday, July 21, 2024.

To apply, click on this link: HVAC Installation and Repair Technician/Boiler Plant Operator – Richmond, Virginia, United States

HVAC Installation and Repair Technician (Classified; Non-exempt)

VMFA welcomes applications of skilled service professionals who are team-centric and positively energetic to join the museum as the HVAC Installation and Repair Technician.

This is a non-exempt position which offers Commonwealth of Virginia employee benefits such as 12 paid holidays, health benefits and more.

Why Join the Buildings and Grounds Team?

Inclusive Workplace

We are proud of our diverse workforce and vibrant art-filled surroundings. We value your strengths and experiences. Come be yourself!

Team-centric

Work with people whose unique perspectives and talents are appreciated. Our Building and Grounds staff work together as a team to accomplish the work needed and everyone’s unique talents and contributions are valued.

Mission-Driven

The work completed by the Building and Grounds team supports museum operations. VMFA is the only art museum in the United States open 365 days a year with free general admission. Our purpose is to collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret art and to encourage the study of the arts.

Professional Environment

Professionalism is a key tenet in our workplace. Come create career-supportive relationships with some of the best professionals in the industry. Learn and grow with us.

Perks

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. Employee uniforms are provided.

About the Work

The HVAC Installation and Repair Technician is responsible for developing, maintaining and securing the Museum’s buildings and grounds so as to support its collections, education, and research functions.

The HVAC Installation and Repair Technician will have:

• Knowledge of various types of heating, air conditioning and ventilation equipment, centrifugal chillers, low pressure steam boilers, and support equipment.
• Knowledge of temperature and humidity control and computerized building automation systems.
• Working skill in the use of HVAC diagnostic equipment and tools.
• The ability to be on-call on a rotating schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable experience at mechanic level in the field of commercial/industrial heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration.
• Must have a valid Virginia Driver’s License.
• HVAC Journeymans or Master HVAC license.

Additional Considerations

• Certificate of completion from an accredited school in A/C and Refrigeration.

Special Instructions

Selected candidates must pass a criminal history background check.

Designated / Essential Staff – May be required to perform other duties related to security, safety and health as assigned (i.e. training). May be required to assist the museum or state government during inclement weather or in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor or the Director of the Museum.

This posting will close at 11:55 pm on July 14, 2024.

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HVAC Installation and Repair Technician – Richmond, Virginia, United States

Executive Administrator to the Artistic Director and Chief Curator

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** This is a reposting. Previous applicants need not apply.**

Title: Executive Administrator

State Role Title: Gen Admin Supv I/Coord I

Hiring Range: $63,000 annually

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Location: MAIN MUSEUM

Agency Website: https://vmfa.museum/

Recruitment Type: General Public – G

Job Duties

Are you a dynamic, energetic, multi-tasking executive administrator ready for the next chapter of your career? Do you seek out challenges and want to be surrounded by art and culture and the people who make it happen? If so, we hope you will consider applying to become the VMFA’s Executive Administrator to the Artistic Director and Chief Curator.

Working in a high pressure, fast-paced environment, you will serve as the Executive Assistant to the Artistic Director and Chief Curator at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Responsibilities include coordinating internal and external meetings, making travel arrangements, creating PowerPoint presentations, executive briefings, managing projects, producing reports, and answering correspondence and phone calls. This position will also assist on special projects for staff members that report to the Chief Curator and Deputy Director for Art and Education.

Minimum Qualifications

Flexibility in terms of handling multiple tasks; ability to prioritize and work under pressure; willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends as required; ability to work as a team member, occasionally helping other areas of the office; ability to work independently. Requires high level of confidentiality and discretion. A high degree of proficiency in PowerPoint and the Microsoft Office suite is essential, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills and abilities.

Additional Considerations

Experience and/or training typically gained from graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree. Experience as an Executive Assistant in a fast-paced office environment 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.

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.

 

Sydney and Frances Lewis Family Curator of Decorative Arts, 1890 to the Present

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Title: Sydney and Frances Lewis Family Curator of Decorative Arts, 1890 to the Present

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 Sydney and Frances Lewis Family Curator of Decorative Arts, 1890 to the Present. 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 Decorative Arts to advance the curatorial vision for a collection of more than 2,700 works of art, including the finest holdings of Art Nouveau and Art Deco outside of France. 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Significant experience in curatorial work focusing on Decorative Arts with a distinguished track record in acquisitions, exhibitions, scholarly publications, public speaking, and research. Strong knowledge of best practices of collection stewardship. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Ability to multi-task. Excellent writing, communication and public speaking skills. Excellent communication and organizational 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 exhibitions, publications, collections management, and scholarly research; expertise in all periods and areas of Decorative Arts from 1890 to the present, especially Art Nouveau and Art Deco.

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

Email: recruitment@vmfa.museum

Line Cook (Wage, Non – Exempt)

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Line Cook

Title: Line Cook

State Role Title: Food Services Technician I

Hiring Range: $17.00 per hour

Pay Band: 1

Agency: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Location: MAIN MUSEUM

Agency Website: https://vmfa.museum/

Recruitment Type: General Public – G

Job Duties

At the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA), we create unique dining experiences.

Amuse Restaurant is a contemporary fine dining restaurant overlooking the Robins Sculpture Garden, featuring an innovative menu and fresh, local ingredients. Just like the works of art in the museum and on the walls of Amuse, visitors delight in new masterpiece dishes and cocktails.

Floris, located in the Pauley Center Parlor, is a unique and inclusive culinary experience based on the traditions and habits of tea culture and service around the world. The seasonal rotating menu is inspired by various tea-centric regions and features expertly curated teas from minority and women-owned Virginia tea vendors.

When dining at Amuse and Floris, every aspect of the meal is a touchpoint, a foundational pinning, evoking the right ambiance, feeling, and desired energy. Our dedicated service professionals bear witness and make possible some of the best days ever for our guests

“…people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou

We welcome applications to skilled service professionals who are team-centric and positively energetic to join the museum as a Line Cook.

This is a non-exempt position without benefits, eligible to work up to approximately 28 hours per week on average and up to 1,450 hours annually (May 1 – April 30).

Why join our team?

Inclusive Workplace

We are proud of our diverse workforce and vibrant art-filled surroundings. We value your strengths and experiences. Come be yourself!

Flexible Scheduling

The team works to provide reasonable and advanced-scheduling notice to staff within the agreed upon availability. We are open 365 days a year, therefore there are a variety of shifts to work. We are open for lunch service 7 days a week, and offer dinner service on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Team-centric

Work with people whose talents shine not only at work but also beyond work hours. Many of our staff are creatives who find an ease in serving others, have an eye for the details, and enjoy the flexibility this position offers.

Mission-Driven

Revenue from Amuse and other Enterprise operations directly supports museum operations. VMFA is the only art museum in the United States open 365 days a year with free general admission. Our purpose is to collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret art and to encourage the study of the arts.

Professional Environment

Professionalism is a key tenet in our workplace. We treat each other no less than how we treat our guests. Come create career-supportive relationships with some of the best service professionals in the industry. Learn and grow with us.

Perks

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.

About the Work

The work is straightforward, working together to offer an elevated dining experience.

The Line Cook assists the kitchen management of Amuse and Floris at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Reporting to the Amuse Executive Chef, this position prepares food to the chef’s specification as well as assisting kitchen staff with daily operations.

Here is how the Line Cook accomplishes this as part of a team:

• Prepare food to the executive chef’s specifications as well as assisting kitchen staff with daily tasks
• Working independently to help support the Amuse and Floris kitchen teams 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 and Floris menu preparations to helping prepare other foods or undertaking other kitchen tasks, as needed
• Helping prepare foods for Best Cafe, VMFA2GO, and Special Events when directed

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
• Motivated with strong

Additional Considerations

• 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

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.

Interested individuals must submit an online application. Posting will close at 11:55 pm on July 28th, 2024.

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.

 

Development Officer (Full-time, Exempt)

Development Officer

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Foundation seeks a motivated and collaborative individual for the role of Development Officer. The selected candidate will manage the identification, cultivation, and successful solicitation of a pool of donors, inspiring them to contribute towards the museum’s mission to share great art with people throughout the Commonwealth. The selected candidate will join an enthusiastic team of fundraising professionals in the formative stage of a comprehensive campaign poised to transform a beloved institution.

 

Responsibilities include the following as well as other related duties:

  • Develop a deep knowledge of the museum’s many programs, collecting areas, and fundraising priorities.
  • Maintain a portfolio of 125 – 150 prospects and donors, developing and executing comprehensive strategies for major gifts, both outright and planned;
  • Execute at least 10 significant contacts to donors and prospects per month reflecting significant prospect movement from identification to cultivation to solicitation to stewardship;
  • Develop 20-25 individualized proposals annually, and creating giving opportunities for planned and outright major gift prospects
  • Assist in setting and then achieving annual goals for major gifts;
  • Solicit annual/membership gift renewals and upgrades on an ongoing basis
  • Play a key role in project planning and implementation of the annual fundraising plan
  • Contribute significantly to major gifts team including collaborative gift and cultivation strategies, pipeline updates, tax law changes and stewardship opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Proven success in fundraising and relationship-building
  • Track record of securing gifts that align with donor interests and the organization’s priorities through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors.
  • Strong knowledge of fundraising best practices and experience with creating and writing multifaceted proposals.
  • Demonstrated ability to present compelling cases for support to high-net-worth prospects.
  • Significant experience with collaborating proactively, strategically, and positively with diverse constituencies within a fundraising team, senior leadership, board members, colleagues throughout the museum, as well as major gift prospects and donors.
  • High level of personal motivation, positivity, and a sense of urgency.
  • Exceptional authentic, engaging, and persuasive communication and interpersonal skills that display tact and discretion.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Previous experience in a museum, educational, or other nonprofit fundraising setting
  • Experience working with volunteer leaders in an organization
  • Experience with Raiser’s Edge or similar database

Salary Range: $80,000 – $90,000 annually

This salaried, exempt position offers competitive employee benefits, including 14 paid holidays, a comprehensive health benefits package, and more!

Special Requirement:

  • Selected candidates must pass a criminal history background check.

Applications will be accepted until 11:55 pm on August 11th, 2024. 

To apply, please submit the following to recruitment@vmfa.museum:

  • Brief cover letter
  • Resumé
  • Names and contact information for three professional references

Diverse and inclusive hiring practices are at the heart of what we do at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Read more. 

Kitchen Services Associate (Wage, Non-Exempt)

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Kitchen Services Associate

Title: Kitchen Services Associates

State Role Title: Food Service Technician I

Hiring Range: $15.00 per hour

Pay Band: 1

Recruitment Type: General Public – G

Job Duties

At the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA), we facilitate beautiful memories.

Our Food Service & Events Team is relentlessly passionate about their work. Every event detail is a touchpoint, a foundational pinning, evoking the right ambiance, feeling, and desired energy. Our dedicated service professionals bear witness and make possible some of the best days ever for our guests.

“…people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou

We welcome applications from skilled service professionals who are team-centric and positively energetic to join the museum as Kitchen Services Associates.

This is a non-exempt position without benefits, eligible to work up to approximately 28 hours per week on average and up to 1,450 hours annually (May 1 – April 30).

Why Join the Kitchen Services Team?

Inclusive Workplace

We are proud of our diverse workforce and vibrant art-filled surroundings. We value your strengths and experiences. Come be yourself!

Flexible Scheduling

The team works to provide reasonable and advanced-scheduling notice to staff within the agreed upon availability. We are open 365 days a year, therefore there are a number of event opportunities to work.

Team-centric

Work with people whose talents shine not only at work but also beyond work hours. Many of our staff are creatives who find an ease in serving others, have an eye for the details, and enjoy the flexibility this position offers.

Mission-Driven

Revenue from events and other Enterprise operations directly supports museum operations. VMFA is the only art museum in the United States open 365 days a year with free general admission. Our purpose is to collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret art and to encourage the study of the arts.

Professional Environment

Professionalism is a key tenet in our workplace. We treat each other no less than how we treat our guests. Come create career-supportive relationships with some of the best service professionals in the industry. Learn and grow with us.

Perks

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.

About the Work

The work is straightforward, helping each other out and working as a team to get the job done.

Here is how Kitchen Services Associates accomplish this as a team:

Maintain a clean and organized dish area.
Ensure trash and recycling are taken out.
Help assist other dish areas in Best Cafe and Amuse restaurants when needed.
Work on various cleaning tasks during down time.
Organize dishes, silverware, platters, cups, plates, etc.
Sweep and mop floors as needed (to include work areas, cafe, kitchen floors).
Keep cleaning chemicals stocked and alert manager to equipment or product needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to demonstrate a professional demeanor with guests and other employees.
Ability to read, comprehend and follow basic direction and instruction.
Ability to remain calm, professional and gracious in a fast paced, high-pressure environment.
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and appearance during events.
Ability to be prompt and punctual to scheduled shifts.
Ability to stand or walk for up to 10 hours.
Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Additional Considerations

Prior general cleaning experience or hospitality related experience.
General experience with cleaning chemicals and dish machines.
Ability to work independently and effectively without direct supervision.
ServSafe Food Handler’s certification is a plus.

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.

Special Instructions for Applicants:

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. This posting is open until filled.  Posting may close after five business days.  Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply before 11:55pm on July 28th, 2024.

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.