Employment
Have a passion for inspiring children to become lifelong learners? The Virginia Discovery Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer looking for enthusiastic, skilled individuals to join our team and help foster intellectual curiosity and development for all children in our community. VDM welcomes more than 70,000 visitors annually, and for more than 40 years, the Museum has provided hands-on educational play opportunities for infants to children age 8 in a safe environment where families can explore, imagine, and discover together. Founded in 1981, VDM is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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The Virginia Discovery Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No telephone inquiries.
Gallery Manager & Program Assistant
Full-Time: Variable 40-Hour Week (Tue-Sun, 9:15 a.m.-5:15 p.m.)*
The Gallery Manager & Program Assistant reports to the Director of Operations and helps provide a best-in-class experience by supporting the Museum’s Visitor Services, Education, and Marketing functions in various capacities. Click “Responsibilities & Qualifications” to learn more.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
*Work week will vary between Tue-Sat and Wed-Sun depending on weekend party bookings. Salary range commensurate with experience. Employer-funded health insurance provided after 90 days.
To Apply: Mail a cover letter and résumé to Lindsay Jones, Director of Operations, Virginia Discovery Museum, P.O. Box 1128, Charlottesville, VA 22902 or email them to operationsdirector@vadm.org. No telephone inquiries.
Contact Us
Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Contact Director of Operations Lindsay Jones at (434) 977-1025 x102 or operationsdirector@vadm.org, or visit the Contact Us page to find out how to best direct your inquiry.