Title: Part-Time Community Engagement Generalist

State Role Title: Education Support Spec I

Hiring Range: $17.00/Hour

Pay Band: 2

Agency: The Science Museum of Virginia

Location: Broad Street Station

Agency Website: https://smv.org/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Science Museum of Virginia is seeking a dynamic educator and events facilitator to serve as our Part-time Community Engagement Generalist. In this newly established, collaborative position, you will work closely with the Community Engagement Coordinator in the Education Department to assist with the activity development and staffing of several Museum events, such as Minds of All Kinds, Senior Science, Science After Dark, Since on Tap, Model Railroad, among others. Duties will also include reaching out to potential partners that align with our events; attending outreach programs within the surrounding community; and auditing the Science Museum’s accessibility information on a regular basis to identify potential barriers to our guests, coordinating the implementation of our accessibility enhancements, and evaluating their effectiveness.

Underscoring all the duties of the Community Engagement Generalist is quality service to our guests and community members to demonstrate the highest standards of friendly, knowledgeable, and courteous interactions at all times.

Please note that this is a part-time position and scheduled hours will vary each week based on operations, but be no more than up to 29 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 at https://jobs.virginia.gov/.

Minimum Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the ability to engage others with enthusiasm, energy, and a positive attitude. It is essential that they enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds, including those with disabilities, and demonstrate a desire to make informal education accessible to all in a professional and positive way. Must have prior involvement in building relationships with community members as well as previous experience delivering science or environmental education programs in either informal or formal settings. Effective written and verbal communication skills are essential with an ability to effectively present programming in both one-on-one and group situations. Must demonstrate effective problem-solving skills, patience, and flexibility as well as the ability to work both independently and with a team in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment. A valid driver’s license is required. Must be available to regularly work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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.

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.