Title: Teen Programs Coordinator

State Role Title: VMFA Assistant

Hiring Range: $50,000 annually

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Location: MAIN MUSEUM

Agency Website: vmfa.museum

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) is seeking a dedicated full-time, exempt Teen Programs Coordinator to lead our dynamic teen programs. In this role, you'll be responsible for the full lifecycle of our teen programming, from concept and development to implementation and evaluation.

The ideal candidate will coordinate and implement multi-part, semester-long programs for teens ages 13–18. You will supervise adjunct faculty, event technicians, and a team of four paid teen summer interns, as well as volunteers. Your responsibilities will also include overseeing daily operations, managing budgets, and preparing reports.

A key part of this position involves collaborating with instructors to develop program content and writing copy for the VMFA website, publications, and grant applications. You will work closely with the Director of Audience Development to recruit diverse participants from high schools and communities across Virginia.

Join our team and help us build a strong, community-centered environment where teens can thrive. We're looking for someone who is committed to the core values of our Education Department: Quality, Collaboration, and Community-Centered. If you're ready to make a significant impact on the lives of young people, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits:
As an Employer of Choice, the Commonwealth of Virginia offers a comprehensive total compensation package to include health benefits, paid leave, and flexible work schedules.

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

Responsibilities:

Manages the Teen Tern program (paid summer internship program)

Coordinates teen schedules and develops daily tasks from selected summer projects.

Evaluates, organizes, and archives materials from past program years.

Oversees upcoming teen intern projects.

At close of program, conducts exit interviews and performance evaluations, drafts and disseminates internship exit letters. Provides oversight and feedback for teens.

Develops and Coordinates Museum Leaders in Training (M.LiT) 12-week course annually (to restart in FY27)

Plans and develops M.Lit program content with VMFA staff.

Facilitates processing of M.Lit adjunct faculty instructor, works with instructor to develop course syllabus and weekly schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of studio art disciplines, of art history, and of art and museum education theories and practices for teen audiences.

Ability to manage, engage, and instruct teens (ages 13 – 18 years).

Must be able to multi-task and problem solve quickly and work effectively in a fast paced environment

Excellent organizational, conceptual, program development and project management skills required. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a wide range of audiences from a variety of background required.

Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings required.

Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Professional and with databases and surveys.

Additional Considerations

Experience working with and supervising instructors, volunteers, groups, and students.

Proven ability to develop and implement programs and events for youth, specifically ages 13-18.

Experience teaching in a classroom and/or museum setting.

Background in a field such as Art Education, Studio Art, or Art History.

Highly organized with strong computer skills, with a preference for experience using Formstack.

Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and a creative thinker.

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.

Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. VMFA participates in E-Verify

All applicants for employment must consent to a criminal background check.

Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources Services

Phone: email only- - no status updates can be given over the phone

Email: recruitment@vmfa.museum

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.