Employment Opportunties

Science Museum of Virginia

Camp-In Overnight Coordinator
Position #: WE007 & WE011

Tomorrow’s scientists are made at SMV today! Come join us as we embark on our journey into the future. The Education Department at the Science Museum of Virginia is seeking a Camp In Overnight Coordinator to help supervise overnight program, including duties such as: registering participants, answering questions, organizing events, preparing materials. Oversee staff, teachers, volunteers and program participants. Perform inventory, handle materials distribution, supervise program set-up and clean-up. Ensure highest-quality participant experience. Qualifications include experience managing programs or events. Experience handling multiple tasks and problem solving. Has worked with children or teenagers in an instructional or supervisory manner. Experience with customer service. Able to work independently or as a part of a multidiciplinary team. Science background or teaching experience. Must be responsible, organized and detail-oriented. The anticipated pay range is. Approximately 15 – 20 hours per week. Must be available days, nights, and weekends throughout the school year and in the summer. Prefer upper level or graduate student with science or education background. The selected candidates must pass a criminal background check.   This position is open until filled.  The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.  To apply visit https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov/.  SMV is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are afforded equal opportunity without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.

Guest Services Technician
Position #: WGS07

The Science Museum of Virginia seeks a Guest Services Representative. Duties: Selling tickets to groups, members, and the general public; Greeting and orienting groups upon their arrival in the museum; Calculating daily revenues and completing reports accurately and thoroughly; Monitoring exhibits and other public areas, helping to maintain a safe environment conducive to learning; Assisting visitors as they enter and exit the theater; Providing superior customer service at all times. Qualifications: Computer skills; knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel and Word; knowledge of Paciolan ticketing system preferred; knowledge of cash handling procedures; at least 2 years of customer service experience. Hours range from 20 to 25 hours per week. Anticipated pay rate is $9.65 per hour. This is an hourly position that includes a museum membership. The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.   This position is open until filled.  The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.  To apply visit https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov/.  SMV is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are afforded equal opportunity without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.

Cafe Portico & Concessions Clerk
Position #: WF006

The Science Museum of Virginia seeks a part-time sales clerk for the Café Portico and IMAX Dome concessions stand to provide excellent customer service while assisting Museum guests with refreshments in a quick but courteous manner, accurately operate the cash register while performing various sales transactions in a fast-paced environment; stock and keep work area clean and well organized; be responsible for opening and closing procedures. The ideal candidate must enjoy working with the public, be self motivated and work well independently and as a team member. Qualifications: Prior experience in customer service; opening and closing duties and cash register operations are required. Prior experience in a retail food service and/or specialty retail environment. Excellent problem solving and oral communication skills are required. Ability to lift 50 pounds is required. Weekday, weekend, nights and holiday availability is required. Hours range from 15-30 per week. The following qualifications are preferred: barista experience, enjoy working with children, and comfortable working with crowds in a fast-paced environment. This is an hourly position that includes a Museum membership. The anticipated starting rate is $9.65 per hour. The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.   This position is open until filled.  The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.  To apply visit https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov/.  SMV is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are afforded equal opportunity without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.

Group Sales Assistant
Position #: WI002

The Science Museum of Virginia is seeking an individual with strong customer relations skills. Responsibilities include sales, group reservations, and advance film tickets, use of multi-line phone and computerized reservations systems. Prior customer service experience, strong communication skills and problem-solving ability are required. Previous sales and computer experience preferred. This is a part-time position and includes a Museum membership. Weekends required. Hours range from 20 to 35 hours per week. Anticipated pay range is $9.65 to $10.00 per hour. The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.   This position closes at 5:00 PM on Friday, May 23, 2008.  The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.  To apply visit https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov/.  SMV is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are afforded equal opportunity without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.

Virginia Aviation Museum

Weekend Manager
Position #: WVA09

The Virginia Aviation Museum seeks a Weekend Manager to provide superior customer service. Duties: opening and closing the museum, and general operation and security of the facility; selling tickets to groups, members, and the general public; running a gift shop cash register; balancing the tills daily and preparing admissions and gift shop receipts; calculating daily revenues and completing reports accurately and thoroughly; monitoring exhibits and other public areas; responsible for overseeing events and programs scheduled on weekends. Qualifications: computer skills; knowledge of Excel; knowledge of Paciolan ticketing system preferred; knowledge of cash handling procedures; at least 2 years of customer service experience preferred; must be able to work independently. Works rotating schedule with occasional evening hours. Hours range from 20-30 hours per month. Anticipated pay is $11.09 per hour. This is an hourly position that includes a museum membership. The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.   This position is open until filled.  The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.  To apply visit https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov/.  SMV is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are afforded equal opportunity without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.

Danville Science Center

Education Support Specialist I/Education & Guest Services Assistant
Position #: WDS03

The Danville Science Center seeks dependable individual to implement specific Science Center education programs and to support visitor service function of the Science Center. Responsibilities include providing excellent customer service, working with diverse groups in a variety of settings, working with children and their families in an educational setting, insuring security and safety for visitors, and supporting daily operations through tasks such as accurate processing of visitor check-in and store sales as needed. The successful candidate will be able to work independently, operate cash register and personal computer, and maintain a high level of awareness and responsibility in a dynamic environment. This position is approximately 20 hours per week. Schedule may vary week to week depending on Science Center activities. Excellent oral and written communication skills required. High school diploma with two years of post high school study and/or experience in science, math or education required. Experience working in an educational setting with children preferred. You must be able pass a criminal background investigation.  This position closes at 5:00 PM on Friday, May 16, 2008.  The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.  To apply visit https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov/.  SMV is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are afforded equal opportunity without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.