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    Visitor Services Specialist

    • 5074192
    • Martinsville, Virginia, United States
    • VA Museum of Natural History
    • Administrative Services
    • Wage (Hourly)
    • VA Museum of Natural History

    Title: Visitor Services Specialist

    State Role Title: PR & Mktg Spec I

    Hiring Range: 12.41/hourly

    Pay Band: 2

    Agency: VA Museum of Natural History

    Location: Va Museum of Natural History

    Agency Website: www.vmnh.net

    Recruitment Type: General Public - G

    Job Duties

    Job Description:
    An exceptional job opportunity for a Visitor Service Specialist at the Virginia Museum of Natural History (VMNH) is now available. This is a part-time hourly position (weekend only).

    • Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    • Sundays (from Memorial Day through Labor Day only) from 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    • Special Event Days


    As Visitor Services Specialist, the successful candidate will work inside the Museum Box Office and Museum Store selling admissions, memberships, and merchandise. Additionally, the successful candidate will disseminate information to visitors and provide appropriate directions to both visitors and guests. The successful candidate will also:

    • Proactively stay informed of museum events and exhibits
    • Answer the main museum phone line and direct calls appropriately
    • Open the Museum Box Office and Museum Store, and close out at the end of the day (balancing and filling out all revenue sheets and necessary paperwork, ensuring the gift shop is clean and tidy for the next day)
    • Work museum festivals and other events, as needed, based on availability and number of hours worked
    • Assist museum technicians, as needed
    • Maintain a positive and upbeat attitude at all times
    • Keep clear communication with supervisor, including proper notification of absence or lateness
    • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

    Qualifications:

    • Understanding of state accounting principles
    • Excellent office equipment skills, including strong proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and database software. (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
    • Excellent customer service skills
    • Commitment to maintaining a clean and tidy appearance, including proper dress and hygiene
    • Must be comfortable working in a sometimes fast paced environment

    Currently accepting resumes and three references.

    The Virginia Museum of Natural History complies with E-Verify which is an internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees.

    We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are afforded equal opportunities without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. The successful applicant must furnish proof of identity and employment eligibility and is subject to a background check.

    Minimum Qualifications

    N/A

    Additional Considerations

    N/A

    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.

     

    Contact Information

    Name: Lynette Perkins

    Phone: 276-403-8522

    Email: lynette.perkins@vmnh.virginia.gov

     

    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, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

     

    Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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    Administrative Services
    Wage (Hourly)
    Martinsville, Virginia, United States
    VA Museum of Natural History

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