College Model (MA)

Virginia Community Colleges; Virginia; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) seeks skilled art models for ART Studio classes. Positions involve posing nude or clothed as needed to help students learn to visualize form and structure. Models should be able to hold poses ranging from 2-5 minutes to 1-2 hours, stand for up to 20 minutes, and maintain a professional demeanor.

Reliability and the ability to take direction are essential. This opportunity supports NOVA campuses across Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas,

Qualifications

• The ability to hold a pose standing, seated or reclining for extended periods of time.
• Have a professional demeanor and composure.
• Able to accept direction.

Responsibilities

• Modeling in the nude for short (2-5 minutes) and longer (1 or 2 hour poses broken into 20 minute sections) poses.
• Must be capable of standing for 20 minutes. Must be punctual and responsible.

Skills

Pose holding

Professional demeanor

Direction following

Education

Over 18 years old

Physically fit

Some knowledge of art

Job description

Job Description

General Description: Pose, nude or clothed, for ART Studio classes. Fine Art faculty believe the use of models in the art studio class is a classic and necessary procedure in learning to visualize and express form. In the development of visualization it is necessary to sense structure and to perceive form. For this reason the nude is an integral part of learning to perceive form and render it. Being hired here will make it much easier to work at any of the NOVA campuses.

Duties and Tasks:

• Modeling in the nude for short (2-5 minutes) and longer (1 or 2 hour poses broken into 20 minute sections) poses.
• Must be capable of standing for 20 minutes. Must be punctual and responsible.

Essential Functions:

• Modeling in the nude for short (2-5 minutes) and longer (1 or 2 hour poses broken into 20 minute sections) poses. Must be capable of standing for 20 minutes.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Required KSAs

• The ability to hold a pose standing, seated or reclining for extended periods of time.
• Have a professional demeanor and composure.
• Able to accept direction.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Must be somewhat physically fit.
• Some knowledge of art.

Additional Considerations

• Experienced Art model with some knowledge of Art History.
• Modeling experience.

Operation of a State Vehicle

No

Required Travel

N/A

Posting Number

WGE_3538P

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

3

Job Open Date

10/30/2026

Job Close Date

11/15/2026

Agency Website

www.nvcc.edu

Special Instructions to Applicants

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information

Northern Virginia Community College ( NOVA ) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.

At NOVA , we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA . To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College .

NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.

We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at www.nvcc.edu .

Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia.

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.