Title: Assistant Director of Education

State Role Title: Education Support Spec III

Hiring Range: $58,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: Virginia War Memorial

Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia War Memorial has the mission to honor Virginia’s Veterans, preserve their history, educate, and inspire patriotism. The Galanti Education Center and C. Kenneth Wright Pavilion serve as the premiere, most active, state war memorial and museum in the nation. To support the Director of Education in planning, resourcing, and executing all education programs for the Virginia War Memorial. Will oversee the VWM’s livestream programs and maintain the veteran database. Conducts research to answer War Memorial-related public inquiries. Serves as schools field trip coordinator as well as develops the Summer Teacher Institute program for educators. Works closely with the Education Director to plan program goals and initiatives both short-range and long-range. Coordinates interns for education. Support VWM Special Initiatives as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience with planning and conducting education programming. Experience with museum programming and operations preferred.

Experience with presenting and public speaking, particularly in an academic environment.

Superior organization, planning, decision-making, and interpersonal skills.

Experience with communications operations, outreach, and social media.

Experience with livestream platforms such as Zoom and Google Meet.

Experience working within a team and interacting with customers and/or visitors.

Problem-solving experience and attention to detail.

Familiarity with our military and veteran communities.

Additional Considerations

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in history or related field 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.

Contact Information

Name: DVS HR Team

Phone: No Calls

Email: recruitment@dvs.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.