Special Assistant, Office of the Director

Title: Special Assistant, Office of the Director

State Role Title: VMFA Senior

Hiring Range: $120,000

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Location: MAIN MUSEUM

Agency Website: https://vmfa.museum/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This role is designed to provide high-level project and professional level administrative support, necessitating independent work and significant decision-making authority. The focus of this position includes key strategic projects such as development initiatives, strategic planning, reaccreditation, compliance, and managing special projects for the Executive Deputy Director and Chief Administrative Officer.

As a state agency, the VMFA provides a generous benefits package that has pro-rated aspects for part-time classified staff. All VMFA staff also enjoy museum benefits like free admission to special exhibitions, previews of special exhibitions, employee pricing for select museum programs and classes, and discounts at Amuse Restaurant, Best Cafe, and VMFA Shop.

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to handle and assist with high profile/EDD-CAO multiple projects; flexibility to prioritize and work under pressure; willingness and ability to collaborate as a team member to successfully complete projects; work independently; develop and continually update knowledge of state and museum policies, regulations, and operations; willingness and ability to work evenings occasionally. Requires high level of confidentiality.

Additional Considerations

Experience in a fast-paced professional services, law, consulting, accounting services environment or similar preferred. A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office and PowerPoint is essential. Exceptional verbal and written skills, professionalism and ability to use discretion and independent decision-making.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Please submit three (3) references. Provide full name, phone number, and email address. References may be attached in a separate document in the “other” field in the portal; or they may be included with the resume or cover letter.

Professional references are preferred. Other reference types will also receive consideration. References should be able to attest to your knowledge, skills, and abilities, especially qualifications relevant to the position for which you are applying.

Selected candidates must pass a criminal history background check.

Interested individuals must submit an online application. This posting will close at 11:55 p.m. on the designated closing date.

Please contact the HR office at recruitment@vmfa.museum if you need assistance.

VMFA is an EEO/AA and Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified Employer. Diverse and inclusive hiring practices are at the heart of what we do at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources Services

Phone: Please email

Email: recruitment@vmfa.museum

 

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29