Mobile Museum Education Specialist at Virginia Economic Development Partnership

The Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) is seeking a Mobile Museum Education Specialist to assist in managing a hands-on, interactive, and immersive museum on wheels, the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience titled Out of Many, One. It will be housed in a quad-expandable tractor trailer that will travel throughout Virginia and beyond, beginning in late 2024. The mobile museum will bring key stories of Virginias rich history to schools, museums, local events, fairs, and more, highlighting every region of the state.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with design of appropriate educational materials regarding the American Revolution for use at schools and other deployments
• Coordinate visits of school groups to the Mobile Museum with the Virginia Department of Education and local school divisions with final approval by VA250 Commission
• Provide primary support to the VA250 Mobile Museum Project Manager
• Supervise VA250 Mobile Museum part-time staff in absence of Project Manager
• Collaborate with Project Manager, VA250 Commission, and VTC staff to develop an operations and logistics manual for the Mobile Museum Tour program
• Assist in development of an advance packet to send to localities that specifies requirements for hosting the Mobile Museum Tour and ensure compliance of requirements during deployment at a site
• Assist in development of preliminary schedules and venue selections for Mobile Museum Tour visits and submit to Commission for final approval
• Assist with administering any retail operations/donation collections associated with Mobile Museum Tour
• Assist with preparation of monthly reports tracking event results and overall program progress
• Assist with scheduling of repairs and maintenance of support vehicles when required
• Considerable travel within Virginia and surrounding states, up to 40 weeks per year

Skills:

• Exceptional oral and written communications skills with individuals of all levels
• Excellent organizational and management skills
• Exhibit sound judgment in making decisions
• Ability to manage large groups
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects
• Ability to deliver presentations
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and work collaboratively within a team environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Proficiency using multiple software packages including Microsoft Office Suite

Experience:

• Creating and implementing educational programs to engage visitors; experience with student and/or childrens programming is a plus
• At least 2 years experience in marketing, hospitality, event management, or related field preferred
• Awareness of sociological and political aspects of the American Revolution and founding of our nation
• Valid Virginia drivers license and clean driving record required
• Experience driving a ¾ ton truck or greater with trailer is a plus

Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. VEDP uses the E-Verify system and does not provide sponsorship.

All candidates must apply through our website

VTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or against otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities. It is VTCs intent that its employment and personnel policies and practices conform to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applicants requiring more information or requiring assistance may contact VTC Human Resources at

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