Title: Stockroom Coordinator

State Role Title: Store and Warehouse Specialist II

Hiring Range: $39,000 annually

Pay Band: 2

Agency: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Agency Website: vmfa.museum

Recruitment Type: Agency Only

Department: Museum Shop

**Please note that this position is open to current VMFA employees only.**

General Information:

We are currently seeking applications for organized, detail-oriented individuals to join our Museum Shop Department as a Stockroom Coordinator.

The Stockroom Coordinator oversees day-to-day stockroom and warehouse operations and supports e-commerce and store operations. As the primary point of contact for merchandise processing, receiving, transfers, and data entry, the Coordinator keeps the stockroom and warehouse clean, safe, and organized and moves merchandise and fixtures between the shop and warehouse. The role assists the Online Sales and Marketing Manager by picking, packing, and shipping online orders and managing inventory in Magento, helps with shop and event setups and deinstallations, and is trained on all Counterpoint POS functions, supporting both front-of-house and back-of-house teams. This is a salaried, non-exempt position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Prior experience in merchandise processing, stockroom or warehouse management, data entry, shipping and receiving (including UPS, FedEx, and freight deliveries), and order fulfillment.
• Experience with inventory management procedures, Counterpoint, and Magento.
• Ability to operate a hand truck, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment, including on loading docks.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to transport merchandise and fixtures to and from offsite facilities.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work efficiently and professionally in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time (with scheduled breaks) and to lift and transport merchandise over 50 lbs.

About the Museum Shop Department:

As an extension of the museum, the Museum Shop is committed to offering high-end, unique products that complement the museum’s collection and providing consistent, exceptional service to all of our guests.

The Museum Shop is committed to fostering an inclusive, accommodating, and positive environment for all guests and team members. We encourage and enforce respectful communication and interactions, and employees are expected to exhibit a high degree of personal integrity, civility, and professionalism during every shift.

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.

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 

VMFA employees also enjoy free admission to special exhibitions, previews of special exhibitions, employee pricing for select museum programs and classes, and discounts at Amuse, Best Café, and the VMFA Shop.

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 (3) professional references in the Reference section of the application, including their full name, phone number, and email address. Please provide your references in the Reference section of the application, 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 the additional document section of the application.

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.