Youth & Family Events Senior Coordinator

 

Title: Youth & Family Events Senior Coordinator

State Role Title: VMFA Assistant

Hiring Range: $53,200 annually

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Location: MAIN MUSEUM

Agency Website: vmfa.museum

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Are you passionate about connecting youth and families with enriching museum experiences and engaging the community? Do you excel in collaborative environments, possess strong organizational and leadership skills, and thrive on bringing creative ideas to life? If so, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts invites you to apply for the position of Youth and Family Programs Events Senior Coordinator!

We are seeking a creative, detail-oriented, and proactive individual to develop, coordinate, and execute engaging family-focused programs and events that connect with our collections, exhibitions, and the local community. This role also involves significant project and event coordination, community outreach, curriculum development for diverse learning environments, the supervision of staff, interns, and volunteers, and managing the administrative and budgetary aspects of family and outreach programming.

As the Youth and Family Programs Events Senior Coordinator, you will play a vital role in fostering meaningful learning experiences for visitors of all ages and extending the museum's reach into the community. Reporting to the Education Programs Manager, you will work collaboratively across departments and with community partners to create memorable and impactful Family Day events and outreach initiatives, while also leading and supporting a dedicated team and contributing to the broader educational mission of the museum.

VMFA’s Education Department centers on the core values of Quality, Collaboration, and being Community-centered. Through art and shared experiences, we invite an exchange of diverse perspectives to uncover layers of meaning and in turn, support discovery, learning, and deeper connections.

This is a salaried, exempt position offering $53,200 annually and Commonwealth of Virginia employee benefits, such as 12 paid holidays, healthcare and more. VMFA staff also enjoy agency benefits like free admission to special exhibitions, previews of special exhibitions, employee pricing for selection museum programs and classes, and discounts at Amuse Restaurant, Best Café, and VMFA Shop.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Development & Project Coordination: Conceptualize, plan, and execute 4 VMFA Family Day events and oversee the planning of 15-20 outreach events annually and attending outreach events as a museum representative.,

Community Engagement: Securing and nurturing community partnerships and building relationships with diverse audience groups (African American, Latin American, Chinese American, Indigenous American) to inform and enhance programming.

Team Leadership & Operational Oversight: Supervise the Family Day Assistant, interns, and volunteers, providing guidance and ensuring efficient task completion. Manage daily administrative tasks, maintain organized records, and ensure a safe environment for programs.

Educational Alignment & Resource Development: Ensure programs connect with museum collections, exhibitions, and Virginia Standards of Learning. Develop engaging educational materials for outreach events and hands-on activities for exhibitions.

Program Effectiveness & Budget Management: Utilize evaluation tools to assess program success and provide comprehensive reports. Oversee assigned budgets, ensuring responsible spending and adherence to museum policies.

Minimum Qualifications

Excellent organizational and project management skills.

Experience supervising instructors and volunteers.

Experience in developing and implementing educational programs and materials for children ages 5-17 and their families in a museum or educational setting.

Demonstrated ability to relate museum collections and exhibitions to educational curricula (specifically mentioning Virginia Standards of Learning is a strong indicator).

Experience in the planning, promotion, implementation, and evaluation of educational events.

Experience in the recruitment, training, and supervision of program staff (including contract performers, teachers, speakers, interns, an