Title: DSC PT- Museum Generalist

State Role Title: Education Support Specialist I

Hiring Range: $15.00/hour

Pay Band: 2

Agency: The Science Museum of Virginia

Location: Danville Science Center

Agency Website: https://dsc.smv.org/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Danville Science Center seeks a dynamic and energetic Museum Generalist who will provide quality customer service and brand presentation to our Museum guests; present and interpret museum exhibits, assist in the delivery of educational programs to include STEM Programs, Outreach, Special Events, Birthday parties, as well as provide guest services and gift shop coverage, operate the Dome console, maintain the museum’s Butterfly Station as needed, and other duties as necessary that align with the Museum’s strategic plan and mission.

Please note that this is a part-time position and will be scheduled for 20-25 hours a week on average with a maximum of 1500 hours in a 12-month period. No state benefits are provided. Interested candidates must apply on-line “Virginia Jobs” (RMS) employment site at https://jobs.virginia.gov/.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to implement STEM education in an informal setting or equivalent training and experience; customer service experience; excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Word and Excel; the ability to be a self-starter and work successfully with little supervision; the ability to successfully work with people of all ages and backgrounds; and the ability to effectively present content in both one-on-one and group situations in an engaging, compelling and energetic manner in front of a live audience of varying ages. Additional qualifications include excellent organizational skills, and the ability to handle money and inventory with accuracy and accountability. Must be able to work the weekend (Sunday shifts required), holidays and occasional evenings depending on museum programming and events.

Additional Considerations

Museum experience and an interest in science and/or experience in K-12 science education is a plus. Experience working with children of various ages. ASL or Spanish language competencies 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.