Job Listing: Costumer/Interpreter

Name of Organization – Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia

Job Title – Costumer/Interpreter

Compensation - $40,000 plus access to state health benefits, membership in Virginia Retirement System, paid leave, etc.

Type -  Full-time

Apply -  https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/ 

Summary – The Costume Shop Coordinator / Interpreter assists the Curator with managing the costume inventory, maintaining and coordinating supply and activity in the Museum’s costume shop, researching and making a variety of historic clothing to include all aspects of the costuming process, and overseeing the staff and volunteers working in the shop. Interacts professionally with internal and external clients. The position also requires occasional interpretation and demonstration of historic handicrafts to the visiting public and school groups and assistance with daily site operations especially during busy days.

Responsibilities – Knowledge of historic clothing and garment construction (sewing, reading and adjusting sewing patterns, cutting, alterations, etc.) and care of costume and textile collections; dependability, flexibility, positive and professional demeanor with outstanding oral and written communication skills; ability to interact effectively with all age groups; strong organizational and time management skills; ability to set and achieve goals; computer skills and familiarity with office software, internet search engines, etc.; basic research skills; ability to work as team leader or team member as assigned; ability to perform repetitive hand movement and fine motor coordination; ability to perform moderate physical labor and to lift up to fifty (40) pounds unassisted; ability to work outdoors in a full range of temperatures and weather conditions, and in smoky and dusty conditions; ability to project a positive, professional image to the public and peers at all times; positive and professional interactions with co-workers and volunteers, knowledge of interpretive principles and methods and cultural and social history a plus.

Additional Info – Only fully complete applications submitted on the Virginia state jobsline will be considered. Full email and telephone contact information for all references required.

*Interviews will be scheduled in early to mid -January after the holidays.

Submit an application either online at  https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/  or contact Lydia.Volskis@fcmv.virginia.gov for alternate application options (see special requirements for alternate applications below).

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. FCMV encourages minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: 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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx