What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mobile Museum Specialist position at VA250 Commission?
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 1st to March 31st.
To apply, please submit your resume to Jeremy Martin at jmartin@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