Careers & Internships

Careers

Valentine Richmond History Center is now accepting resumes for the positions listed below.

Please submit your Resume & Cover Letter utilizing one of the following options:

• Email in Word or Adobe PDF format only to HR@richmondhistorycenter.com
• Fax to the Attention of Human Resources at (804) 643-3510
• Mail to Human Resources, 1015 E. Clay Street, Richmond, VA  23219
  

Assistant Director of Education

Status:  Full-Time/Exempt
Reports to:  Director of Education
Job Posting Expires:  May 26, 2013

Job Summary:  The Assistant Director of Education has primary responsibility for handling adult programs and group visits, school programs, and special programs.  S/he serves as a backup for Historic Richmond Tours reservations; supports the Director of Education; coordinates and recruits for the volunteer and internship programs; and actively supports the History Center’s marketing plan. 

Full Job Description

Duties described have been identified as essential functions as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

History Center Teacher (HCT)

Status: Part-Time/Non-Exempt
Reports to: Director of Education
Job Posting Expires: Open Ended*

Job Summary: History Center teachers conduct educational programs on and off site in accordance with the lesson plans developed by the History Center using high quality content and delivery.  

Full Job Description

Duties described have been identified as essential functions as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

Visitor Services Liasion (VSL)

Status: Part-Time/Non-Exempt
Reports to: Director of Visitor Services
Job Posting Expires: Open Ended*

Job Summary: The Visitor Services Liaison has responsibility for implementing the daily procedures at the front desk.  He/she is a primary source of access and communication within the History Center. This person answers and directs phone calls or other inquires, processes admissions fees, takes and processes reservations for the public walking and bus tours, assists the gift shop with sales, helps to provide security for the History Center by issuing badges and keeping logs for visitors to restricted areas, and provides Wickham House tours when necessary in the absence of a volunteer.  Weekend availability required.

Full Job Description

Duties described have been identified as essential functions as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

*Currently accepting resumes from interested candidates for VSL & HCT positions. Please note that the staffing needs for both positions are flexible. Candidates will be contacted only in the event we have a staffing need and their qualifications are comparable to the position requirements.

Internships

Whether completing an inventory of an important collection, teaching a hands-on educational program to school children or helping to plan a development event, interns promote the Valentine Richmond History Center’s mission to collect, preserve and interpret our region’s rich history.

The History Center offers year-round undergraduate and graduate level internships in the museum field, with projects designed to benefit both the intern and the History Center.

Departments

• Internships are available in following departments: Archives/Photograph Collection, Development, Finance, General Collections, Tours, Education, Public Relations & Marketing, and Registrar.
• Download (pdf) our complete list of internship opportunities.

General Internships

• General internships are non-paid, however, it may be possible to receive college credit depending on your school's requirements. General internships are offered year-round.

Funded Internships

• Funded internships are offered during the summer months on a competitive basis.
• Several of our funded internships are made possible through the Bobby Chandler Internship program, which is generously funded by the Kip Kephart Foundation. These internships are awarded through a competitive application process to four interns each summer.
• A minimum commitment of 150 hours is required. An honorarium will be provided upon completion.
• To apply for a funded internship, send a completed internship application (pdf), a copy of your resume, cover letter, official college transcripts and one letter of recommendation from a college professor to the Assistant Director of Education at the Valentine Richmond History Center. Deadline is March 1st.

Internship Schedules

• Interns work during the business week, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:30 pm.
• Schedules are arranged between the intern and their supervisor.

Benefits

• Benefits include: 10% discounts in the Gift Shop and Sally Bell's Kitchen and free admission to the History Center Galleries during the internship period.

Applications for General (unfunded) Internships

• Send a completed internship application (pdf) along with your resume and cover letter to the Assistant Director of Education. Applications are accepted at any time.
• See "Funded Internships" above for funded internship application requirements.

Parking

• Intern parking is not fully covered by the History Center, although discounted rates are available in neighborhood parking decks. The History Center's small lot is reserved for visitors, members and appointments.