Title: Costumer/Interpreter

State Role Title: Education Support Specialist II

Hiring Range: $40,000

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Frontier Culture Museum of VA

Location: Frontier Culture Museum of Va

Agency Website: www.frontiermuseum.org

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Costume Shop Coordinator / Interpreter assists the Curator with managing the costume inventory, maintaining and coordinating supply and activity in the Museum’s costume shop, researching and making a variety of historic clothing to include all aspects of the costuming process, and overseeing the staff and volunteers working in the shop. Interacts professionally with internal and external clients. The position also requires occasional interpretation and demonstration of historic handicrafts to the visiting public and school groups and assistance with daily site operations especially during busy days.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of historic clothing and garment construction (sewing, reading and adjusting sewing patterns, cutting, alterations, etc.) and care of costume and textile collections; dependability, flexibility, positive and professional demeanor with outstanding oral and written communication skills; ability to interact effectively with all age groups; strong organizational and time management skills; ability to set and achieve goals; computer skills and familiarity with office software, internet search engines, etc.; basic research skills; ability to work as team leader or team member as assigned; ability to perform repetitive hand movement and fine motor coordination; ability to perform moderate physical labor and to lift up to fifty (40) pounds unassisted; ability to work outdoors in a full range of temperatures and weather conditions, and in smoky and dusty conditions; ability to project a positive, professional image to the public and peers at all times; positive and professional interactions with co-workers and volunteers, knowledge of interpretive principles and methods and cultural and social history a plus.

Additional Considerations

The Museum will initiate a major construction project of a new 40,000 Gallery building in 2025, which will include permanent and temporary galleries, education and program spaces, public spaces and other areas. An adjacent existing building will be renovated as the interpretive staff space and will include also include space for costume storage and workspace. The successful candidate will oversee the move of the costume shop to its new location once the renovated facility is ready.

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.

Only fully complete applications on the Virginia state jobsline will be considered. Full email and telephone contact information for all references required. You may submit a photo portfolio if desired via email to Lydia.Volskis@fcmv.virginia.gov along and submit application via the state jobsline. *Interviews will be scheduled in early to mid January after the holidays.

Contact Information

Name: Lydia Volskis

Phone: 540-332-7850

Email: Lydia.Volskis@fcmv.virginia.gov

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.