Careers

Please submit your Resume & Cover Letter utilizing one of the following options:

  • Email in Word or Adobe PDF format only to HR@thevalentine.org.
  • Fax to the Attention of Human Resources at 804.643.3510
  • Mail to Human Resources, 1015 E. Clay Street, Richmond, VA  23219
  • Please include Salary Requirements in Cover Letter when submitting

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Museum Exhibition Preparatory & Fabricator

Status: Part Time/Non-exempt
Reports to: Director of Collections
Job Posting Expires: Until the position is filled

Grant Funded Position: 100%

General Responsibilities: The Museum Exhibition Preparatory & Fabricator will support the museum curators with secondary responsibilities supporting the facilities. This work will involve on-and off-site locations; packing and other duties as assigned. The Museum Exhibition Fabricator’s work is conducted in accordance with the museum’s official Collections Management Policy, adhering to the code of ethics advised by the American Alliance of Museums.

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Museum Technician – Deaccession

Status: Part Time/Non-exempt
Reports to: Director of Collections
Job Posting Expires: Until the position is filled

Grant Funded Position:         100%

General Responsibilities: The Museum Technician will support the Registrar by assisting with the preparation and disposition of items proposed for deaccession from the museum collection, consisting of the General Collection, Archives, Costume and Textile Collections. This work will involve inventory and tracking at both on-and off-site locations; data entry using collections management software; photography of objects; records management; packing and other duties as assigned. The Museum Technician’s work is conducted in accordance with the museum’s official Collections Management Policy, adhering to the code of ethics advised by the American Association of Museums.

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Valentine Educators – Spanish Speaking

Status: Part Time/Non-exempt
Reports to: Student Program & Tours Manager
Job Posting Expires: until position is filled

Valentine Educators conduct educational programs and tours on and off site in accordance with the lesson plans developed by the Valentine using high quality content and delivery. Valentine Educators will work approximately 3-9 hours per week, scheduled as needed for programs.

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Visitor Services Associate (VSA)

Status: Part Time/Non-exempt
Reports to: Visitor Services Manager
Job Posting Expires: Open Ended*

The Visitor Services Associate is the first impression for the museum and the museum store. He/she has responsibility for implementing the daily procedures at the front desk.  He/she is a primary source of access and communication within The Valentine. This person answers and directs phone calls or other inquires, processes admissions fees, takes and processes reservations for the public walking and bus tours, conducts sales in the museum store, helps to provide security for The Valentine by issuing badges and keeping logs for visitors to restricted areas, and provides tours of the 1812 Wickham House.  Weekend availability required.

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Special Events Associate

Status: Part Time/Non-exempt
Reports to: Director of Operations
Job Posting Expires: Open Ended*

Job Summary:

The Special Events Associate has responsibility for monitoring and managing on-site special events. He/she ensures a safe and positive experience for guests attending events. This person also monitors and enforces compliance with the terms of facility rental contracts and Valentine policies by guests and vendors. Security or special event experience desirable but not required. Evening and weekend availability required.

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Valentine Educators

Status: Part Time/Non-exempt
Reports to: Student Program & Tours Manager
Job Posting Expires: until position is filled

Job Objective: Valentine Educators conduct educational programs on and off site in accordance with the programs developed by the Valentine using high quality content and delivery. Valentine Educators will work approximately 3-9 hours per week, scheduled as needed for programs.

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