Title: Youth & Family Studio Programs Assistant

State Role Title: Education Support Specialist I

Hiring Range: $43,000 annually

Pay Band: 2

Agency: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Agency Website: vmfa.museum

Recruitment Type:  G – General Recruitment

Department: Studio Programs

About Virginia Museum of Fine Arts:

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond is one of the largest comprehensive art museums in the United States. VMFA’s growing encyclopedic collection houses more than 50,000 works of art spanning 6,000 years of world history.

Our holdings include 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, French Impressionism, Postimpressionism, British sporting art, and modern and contemporary art, as well as renowned South Asian, Himalayan, and African art.

Recently named the 11th-best art museum in the United States by The Washington Post, VMFA is the only US art museum open 365 days a year with free general admission.

VMFA is a state-supported, privately endowed educational institution created for the benefit of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Its purpose is to collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret art, to encourage the study of the arts, and thus to enrich the lives of all.

About our Studio Programs Department:

The VMFA Studio Programs offer a wide variety of studio art classes, workshops and camps for all ages and skill levels, taught by professional artists and teachers.  Classes are offered year-round and taught in the Studio School Building for adults, The Smurfit WestRock Art Education Center for kids and the Pauley Center for teens.

General Information:

We are currently seeking applications for organized and enthusiastic individuals to join our Studio Programs Department as a Youth & Family Studio Programs Assistant.

The Youth & Family Studio Programs Assistant position provides essential support for the management and facilitation of Youth and Family Studio Programs, contributing to year-round educational offerings related to the museum’s collections and exhibitions for kids, teens, and families. This position assists with the development and coordination of select family studio programs and supports the facilitation and supervision of classes, camps, and workshops for kids and teen studio programs. In collaboration with the program coordinator, the assistant helps maintain safe, organized, and well-equipped studio environments through oversight of supplies, storage, first aid resources, and general program needs. Additional responsibilities include scheduling interns and volunteers, assisting with task delegation and supervision, supporting student exhibitions, updating website content, managing administrative tasks such as statistics and data collection, and helping oversee daily program operations. The position also works collaboratively with colleagues to develop studio-based art content and activities for select education programs, outreach initiatives, and special exhibitions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Comprehensive knowledge of a broad range of studio art disciplines, materials, and processes, along with art history and effective teaching practices for children, teen, and family audiences.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in computer applications and technology used for communication, scheduling, web updates, and program administration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with youth of varying ages, backgrounds, and abilities, as well as other staff, interns, and volunteers.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings. 

Additional Considerations:

• Experience teaching and working with summer studio art camps.
• Some experience supervising interns and volunteers, as well as working with artists and art teachers.   

Benefits:

The Commonwealth of Virginia offers a comprehensive total compensation package that includes health benefits, paid leave, and flexible work schedules. The following benefits are available to classified employees:

• Vacation and Other Leave
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Health Benefits
• Sickness and Disability Program
• Deferred Compensation with Cash Match
• Group, Optional Life, and Long-term Care Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Retirement Plans
• State Employee Resources

Additional information relating to the benefits available to eligible state employees can be found online at: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits 

Special Instructions:

You will be provided with 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.

All applicants must submit an online application. This position will close at 11:55 pm on the designated closing date listed at the top of this posting on Jobs.Virginia.gov.

Please provide three professional references, including their full name, phone number, and email address. References should be able to speak to your qualifications for the position and may be included in your resume or cover letter or attached separately in the portal’s "other" field.

VMFA is a 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: HR Services

Phone: For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account. We do not provide application status updates via phone.

Email: recruitment@vmfa.museum for recruitment related questions.

 Emailed applications, resumes, or cover letters will not be accepted. For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account. 

Conditions of Employment:  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.