Special Events Coordinator (State Employees Only)

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Richmond, VA

8d • $47,000 - $55,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Science Museum of Virginia is seeking a motivated, highly organized Special Events Coordinator to plan and execute museum events, programs, tours, and facility rentals, including birthday parties, weddings, and corporate events. The position works closely with internal teams, vendors, and clients to ensure events run smoothly while maintaining high standards of creativity, service, and professionalism. This recruitment is open only to employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with people of all ages and backgrounds in an educational environment.
• Ability to understand and support the Science Museum’s mission, activities, services, and programs, and to interpret and apply museum policies and procedures appropriately.
• Reliable, honest, and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, contractors, and the public while exercising professionalism, tact, and diplomacy.
• Ability to plan, schedule, and execute facility setups according to instructions and communicate effectively with diverse clients.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage responsibilities independently.
• Proven experience providing outstanding customer service.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Ability to handle cash and credit card transactions and follow established cash control procedures.
• Valid Virginia driver’s license.
• First Aid/CPR Certification, or willingness to obtain it upon hire.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Applicants must be employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Nice To Haves

• Basic working knowledge of audio-visual and lighting equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute a variety of museum events, programs, tours, and facility rentals.
• Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and clients to ensure events run smoothly.
• Plan, schedule, and execute facility setups according to instructions.
• Communicate with diverse clients and interpret and apply museum policies and procedures for guests and clients.
• Handle cash and credit card transactions and follow established cash control procedures.
• Support the Science Museum’s mission, activities, services, and programs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending account (FSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), and health savings account (HSA).
• Life insurance.
• 457 plan and pension plan.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid vacation leave, four days of family and personal leave, eight sick days per year, and 12 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed