Careers

Please submit a resume and cover letter using 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 your cover letter.

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DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY)

Status: Full Time
Reports to: Director of Advancement
Job Posting Expires: Until Position is Filled

The Development & Marketing Administrative Assistant is responsible for daily administrative activities in support of the Valentine’s development programs, Capital Campaign and marketing initiatives. This position maintains donor records, acknowledges donations, maintains files (digital and hard copy), makes deposits and prepares correspondence regarding the organization and its programs. The person in this position will be responsible for scheduling and managing daily donor lunches for the museum Director and development team. Appointment scheduling and management of the institutional calendar are also key roles.

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Middle and High School Programs Coordinator

Status: Part Time/Non-exempt
Reports to: Student Programs & Tours Manager
Job Posting Expires: Until Position is Filled

Middle and High School Programs Coordinator is a temporary (one year), 10-15 hour/week part-time position that will develop, coordinate and lead museum programming for Middle and High School students. This position’s major duties also includes outreach to Greater Richmond school communities to build relationships with teachers and administrators as part of program planning and development.

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City Historian

Status: Full Time
Reports to: Executive Director
Job Posting Expires: Until Position is Filled

The City Historian shall be a resident of the Richmond region, possess enthusiasm for the community, have a strong public service orientation and demonstrate knowledge and a desire to share and promote local history. The City Historian shall also have knowledge of the skills and techniques necessary to perform historical research and possess good written and oral communication skills. The City Historian will initially support the reinterpretation of the Valentine Studio as well as the Wickham House, both on the Valentine’s campus.

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Museum Store Manager

Status: Part Time/Non-exempt
Reports to: Director of Finance & Human Resources
Job Posting Expires: Until Position is Filled

The Museum Store Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day functions of the Valentine museum store and First Freedom Center store. Museum Store Manager will oversee the planning and operation of the Museum Store(s) in an efficient and effect manner with attention to maximizing profitability while furthering the Museum’s mission and will be responsible for assisting with the processing of financial transactions.

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Tour Guide

Status: Part Time/Non-exempt
Reports to: Adult Programs and Tours Manager
Job Posting Expires: Until Position is Filled

Valentine Tour Guides conduct Richmond History Tours that engage a diverse audience in learning about Richmond’s history on walking and bus tours. As ambassadors for the city and the Valentine Museum, Tour Guides are responsible for interpreting Richmond’s history for residents, visitors, students, and private groups, encouraging them to make new discoveries and historical connections through tours of the city’s sites and neighborhoods. Tour Guides work approximately 6-15 hours per month, scheduled as needed, including weekend and evening hours

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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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Valentine Educator

Status: Part Time/Non-exempt
Reports to: Student Programs and Tours Manager
Job Posting Expires: Open Ended Position

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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Valentine Educator / Spanish Speaking

Status: Part Time/Non-exempt
Reports to: Student Program & Tours Manager
Job Posting Expires: Open Ended Position

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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