Weekend Manager-Jackson House Museum

Title: Weekend Manager-Jackson House Museum

State Role Title:

Hiring Range: $17.00

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia Military Institute

Location:Virginia Military Institute

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

he Weekend Manager is responsible for overseeing daily museum operations on Saturdays and Sundays ensuring a welcoming and informative experience for all visitors while maintaining efficient store and site management.

Job Duties:

Open and close the museum including completing end-of-day cash reconciliation and reporting
Supervise Visitor Services Technicians supporting their work as interpreters in the house and clerks in the museum store
Provide guided tours and assist visitors with the self-guided tour experience as needed
Process ticket and retail sales in the museum store as needed
Provide coverage for Visitor Services Technicians during breaks including lunch periods
Monitor and maintain museum store inventory including restocking merchandise
Ensure public spaces are clean orderly and visitor-ready throughout the day
Assist with special projects and support overall museum operations as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Professional appearance and demeanor
Ability to collaborate with colleagues in a team-oriented environment while maintaining a high standard of visitor service
Strong communication skills with the ability to convey historical information clearly and accurately
Customer service mindset with attentiveness to visitor needs
Dependability punctuality and sound judgment
Ability to follow established procedures and enforce museum policies
Basic proficiency with point-of-sale systems computers and phones
Strong multitasking and organizational skills
Availability to work both Saturdays and Sundays

Additional Considerations

Starting pay rate is $17.00/hour.

Please include a resume cover letter and contact information for 3 professional references.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Kristen Pace

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.