Title: Exhibit Projects Manager
State Role Title: PR & Mktg Spec II
Hiring Range: $55,000
Pay Band: 4
Agency: VA Museum of Natural History
Location: HEADQUARTERS
Agency Website: www.vmnh.net.
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Oversee VMNH exhibits program
• Effectively manage all exhibit projects
• Develop new exhibits in partnership with key stakeholders, including VMNH scientists and educators, as well as outside collaborators
• Coordinate rental of outside exhibits by VMNH
• Coordinate rental of VMNH exhibits by other museums and organizations
• Coordinate offside displays and visitation data collection/reporting
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Project management experience
Museum experience and graphic design experience desirable
Additional Considerations
Graphic design
• Provide graphic design services for print and electronic materials to include advertisements, flyers, rack cards, special publications, posters and exhibit materials.
• Coordinate with outside vendors as appropriate
Overall marketing support
• Provide support for initiatives led by the Marketing & Public Relations Manager and Deputy Director.
• Duties to include photography, videography and general marketing support.
• Represent VMNH at offsite events to include festivals, trade shows and other events.
Event support
• Provide exhibits, graphic design and general support for festivals, science talks, receptions and other events in coordination with the Visitor Services & Events Manager.
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.
Application Process
Only online applications are accepted. A resume and cover letter are required. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The Commonwealth of Virginia online employment application is available at:
https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home.
If you have questions about the position or the application process, please contact Lynette Perkins, Human Resources Manager at 276-403-8522 or email lynette.perkins@vmnh.virginia.gov.
The Virginia Museum of Natural History complies with E-Verify which is an internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are afforded equal opportunities without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. The successful applicant must furnish proof of identity and employment eligibility and is subject to a background check.
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.