Title: Part-Time Graphic Support Specialist
State Role Title: Media Specialist II
Hiring Range: $20-$25/hour
Pay Band: 3
Agency: The Science Museum of Virginia
Location: Science Museum of Virginia
Agency Website: https://smv.org/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Science Museum of Virginia is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented part-time Graphic Support Specialist to bring bold ideas to life through engaging visual communications.
In this exciting role, you’ll work with the Graphic Designer to support the design and production of print and electronic marketing, promotional, operational, fundraising and educational materials for a wide range of audiences and initiatives. Your creative work will help promote the Science Museum of Virginia, Danville Science Center, Science Museum of Virginia Foundation, Danville Science Center Foundation and Northern Virginia Science Center Foundation.
Please note that this is a part-time, in-person position and will be scheduled for 29 hours a week on average with a maximum of 1500 hours in a 12-month period. No state benefits are provided.
Interested applicants must apply at http://jobs.virginia.gov/
Minimum Qualifications
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, along with formal training or hands-on experience in typography. They excel at managing multiple design projects simultaneously while delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines. Experience and/or training (coursework, workshops, certifications, etc.) in communications, arts, advertising, marketing, publishing and/or design. Candidate must present a strong portfolio showcasing diverse experience across various graphic design projects.
Additional Considerations
Familiarity with content management system (CMS) design 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.
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.
The Science Museum of Virginia will accept ONLY online applications for all Science Museum employment opportunities. To be considered for this position, you must submit a Commonwealth of Virginia application or resume through the on-line “Virginia Jobs” (RMS) employment site no later than 11:55 p.m. on the closing date listed. If the position is an open until filled recruitment; the position will remain open for a minimum of 5 workdays or until the position is filled. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and additional qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application; therefore, it is essential to provide detailed information. Submitting an application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility. The RMS website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Please refer to your RMS account for the status of your application and this position. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days of the closing date. Computers are available for applying for jobs in public libraries and the Virginia Employment Commission offices.
The Science Museum seeks motivated people of all backgrounds. We value diversity of cultures, races and ethnicities, gender expressions, and abilities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer the Science Museum Welcomes Veterans to apply! We provide hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application or resume.
Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. A record of criminal history does not automatically bar an applicant from consideration. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks.
The Science Museum will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: 804.372.3766
Email: hr@smv.org
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.