Employment Opportunities

Mobile Museum Specialist

The VA250 Commission is seeking passionate and engaging individuals to join our Mobile Museum Experience team. The VA250 Mobile Museum Experience “Out of Many, One,” is traveling across the Commonwealth sharing the stories of everyday Virginians from 250 years ago, the fundamental role that Virginia played in our nation’s founding, and how that legacy has been passed on to each subsequent generation as we continue to work toward “a more perfect union” together.

This position is part of a team of ambassadors that travel to wherever the Mobile Museum goes to provide a welcoming and hospitable environment and a rewarding learning experience for visitors and the public.

This part-time role requires travel availability, with some weekends and evenings required, and is limited to 1,500 hours a year from April 1^st to March 31^st.

To apply, please submit your resume to Kevin Hampton at khampton@va250.virginia.gov.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a family-friendly, welcoming environment for audiences of all ages and backgrounds
• Interact directly with guests of all ages, orienting them to the exhibition
• Provide VA250 information to visitors, including highlighting nearby places to visit and VA250 events
• Responsible for merchandise sales
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the Commission’s goals

Qualifications:

• Previous experience with providing customer service, historical interpretation/presentation, educational programming, and/or public engagement
• Successful completion of a background check

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer.