Youth & Family Studio Programs Intern

Title: Youth & Family Studio Programs Intern

State Role Title:Education Support Assistant

Hiring Range: $13.83/hour

Pay Band: 1

Agency: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Location:MAIN MUSEUM

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Youth & Family Studio Programs Intern will spend 12-14 weeks working 15-39 hours/week (hours will increase after the first five weeks to accommodate the summer camp program) in Youth & Family Studio Programs learning about careers in museum and art education gaining hands-on teaching experience with K-12 programs gathering insight into curriculum and program development and collaborating with other VMFA departments. The intern will also present learning and work results to VMFA staff and when appropriate a wider audience and share experiences with peers and community members to promote VMFA and opportunities in museum education.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate should have:
-a background in studio art and/or some experience teaching children;
-strong customer service skills and the ability to communicate with a variety of audiences both orally and in writing;
-experience using Microsoft Office Suite and other computer programs;
-excellent organizational skills; and
-a willingness to learn take initiative and jump in where needed to support team efforts.

Additional Considerations

The selected candidate must pass a criminal history background check.

VMFA is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified Employer.

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.

This position is open to the general public. Candidates need to apply through the Commonwealth of Virginia job website which can be accessed at .

All applications should include a cover letter and résumé that includes a list of three professional or educational references. Candidates are encouraged to include a copy of transcripts (unofficial are fine) and a brief writing sample.

Contact Information

Name: Kim Frola

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths 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 .

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.