Title: Education Outreach and Programs Manager

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist I

Hiring Range: Up to $48K

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: Virginia War Memorial

Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia War Memorial has the mission to honor Virginia’s Veterans, preserve their history, educate, and inspire patriotism. The Galanti Education Center and C. Kenneth Wright Pavilion serve as the premiere, most active, state war memorial and museum in the nation.
To assist with the development and presentation of education programs, to act as the Virginia War Memorial’s liaison with the education community, and to manage student programs such as essay contests and scholarship programs. To grow the Virginia War Memorial’s influence within the education community statewide. To contribute to Virginia War Memorial special events and programs as required and to represent the Education team at conferences and seminars as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience with planning and conducting education programming.
Experience with Museum programming and operations preferred.
Experience with public speaking and/or presentations.
Superior organization, planning, decision-making, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to create video and online content for education purposes.
Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
Experience working within a team and interacting with customers and/or visitors.
Problem-solving experience and attention to detail.
Familiarity with our military and veteran communities.

Additional Considerations

Any combination of education and job experience that leads to the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above may be substituted for the education requirement.

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: DVS HR Team

Phone: No Calls

Email:

In support of the Commonwealth’s 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 800-552-5019.

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.