Join Our Team

The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley offers diverse and unique career opportunities ranging from support or professional, seasonal or year-round, and part-time or full-time. While some departments and positions require highly specialized education and experience, others seek individuals with more broad-based or skills-related backgrounds. An equal opportunity employer, the MSV offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits program. Thank you for your interest in employment at the MSV.

The MSV is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and competence. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions, genetic information of the employee or family member of the employee, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

Education Coordinator

The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley is hiring a full-time Museum Education Coordinator. The Education Coordinator provides outstanding customer service and supports all educational activities within the department.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in museum studies, Education, History or related degree program or equivalent related experience required
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and visitors of all ages at all levels
  • Excellent public speaking skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to collaborate with a strong team of employees and volunteers to achieve visitor service goals
  • Proven interest in and/or knowledge of history, decorative arts, and fine arts
  • Commitment to providing excellence in interpretation of the site to the public is paramount
  • Prior teaching experience in a formal or informal setting preferred
  • Ability to maintain sensitivity to the care necessary for the museum collection, house, and gardens
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Ability to work flexible hours with occasional evenings and weekends required
  • Current certification in First Aid and CPR a plus

The Education Coordinator’s responsibilities include:

  • Manage registrations for youth programs, including correspondence with participants, answering questions, emailing reminders, instructions, and consent forms
  • Manage school tour and field trip inquiries, reservations, invoices, receipts, correspondence, and evaluations
  • Lead student tours for all grade levels
  • Manage Group Tour inquiries, including reservations, invoices, receipts, correspondence, scheduling, leading as necessary or assigning guides
  • Assist with special days, events, and outreach, both on and off campus
  • Assist with youth and adult programs as needed
  • Conduct program evaluations and maintain data
  • Compile data in preparation for the trimester Calendar of Events
  • Maintain Education Programs on the master calendar
  • Maintain program data
  • Collaborate with other museum departments (marketing, security, special events, guest services, etc.) to ensure programs are marketed, staffed, and implemented.
  • Create monthly schedule for Lead Educators; manage scheduling changes and assignments
  • Work as the educator on duty in galleries and Glen Burnie House as needed

The MSV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, generous vacation, holiday and sick leave, parental leave and retirement plan. Starting annual salary is $40,000–$43,000 and is commensurate with experience. To apply, please send cover letter and resume to jhendren@theMSV.org. Priority will be given to candidates who apply by January 24, 2025. Resumes will be accepted until filled.

 

Lead Educator

The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley has a part-time opportunity for a creative, enthusiastic Lead Educator to provide outstanding visitor experiences for guests at the MSV. Through gallery interactions, guided school and adult tours, facilitated discussion, family and adult programs, special events and outreach activities, a Lead Educator engages the public in ongoing learning and exploration. Lead Educators ensure that tours are conducted in a consistent educational and professional manner that reflects the mission of the Museum. Secondary responsibilities include providing guests with directions, information, and assistance regarding the site with exceptional hospitality in a friendly, attentive manner.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and skills:

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and visitors of all ages at all levels
  • Excellent public speaking skills
  • Ability to collaborate with a strong team of employees and volunteers to achieve visitor service goals
  • Proven interest in and/or knowledge of history, decorative arts, and fine arts
  • Commitment to providing excellence in interpretation of the site to the public is paramount
  • Prior teaching experience in a formal or informal setting preferred
  • Ability to maintain sensitivity to the care necessary for the museum collection, house, and gardens
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; familiarity with iPads.
  • Certification in First Aid and CPR a plus

This is a part-time hourly position with flexible work hours including evenings and weekends as needed. Compensation starts at $16.48 per hour. To apply please send cover letter, resume, and three references to jhendren@theMSV.org. Priority will be given to candidates who apply by January 24, 2025. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.

Volunteer

Be part of the MSV team by volunteering at events and programs, or with garden and administrative tasks. Please visit our Volunteer page for information about current volunteer opportunities!

The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley requires selected candidates to be subjected to an investigative background report.