Weekend Manager- Jackson House Museum

DHRM; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Military Institute is seeking a Weekend Manager for the Jackson House Museum to oversee weekend operations, run the store, and guide visitors. The role focuses on friendly, informed visitor experiences on Saturdays and Sundays, with duties including tours, sales, and maintaining a welcoming environment.

The position requires a professional demeanor, reliability, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with museum staff. This is a part-time weekend role at VMI.

Qualifications

• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong communication skills to convey information clearly.
• Customer service mindset with attentiveness to visitor needs.
• Dependability, punctuality, and sound judgment.
• Ability to follow established procedures and enforce museum policies.
• Basic proficiency with point-of-sale systems, computers, and phones.
• Strong multitasking and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the museum, including cash reconciliation and reporting.
• Supervise Visitor Services Technicians and store clerks.
• Provide guided tours and assist with self-guided tours.
• Process ticket and retail sales in the museum store.
• Provide coverage for breaks, including lunch periods.
• Monitor and maintain museum store inventory and restocking.
• Ensure public spaces are clean and visitor-ready.
• Assist with special projects and general museum operations.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Punctuality

POS/computer proficiency

Tools

POS system

Job description

Title: Weekend Manager- Jackson House Museum

Hiring Range: $17.00/ hour

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia Military Institute

Location: Virginia Military Institute

Agency Website: www.vmi.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Military Institute (VMI) is seeking a reliable and customer-focused individual to serve as a part-time Weekend Manager at the Jackson House Museum.

Position Overview:

The Weekend Manager is responsible for overseeing daily museum operations on Saturdays and Sundays, ensuring a welcoming and informative experience for all visitors while maintaining efficient store and site management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Open and close the museum, including completing end-of-day cash reconciliation and reporting
• Supervise Visitor Services Technicians, supporting their work as interpreters in the house and clerks in the museum store
• Provide guided tours and assist visitors with the self-guided tour experience as needed
• Process ticket and retail sales in the museum store as needed
• Provide coverage for Visitor Services Technicians during breaks, including lunch periods
• Monitor and maintain museum store inventory, including restocking merchandise
• Ensure public spaces are clean, orderly, and visitor-ready throughout the day
• Assist with special projects and support overall museum operations as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues in a team-oriented environment while maintaining a high standard of visitor service
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey historical information clearly and accurately
• Customer service mindset with attentiveness to visitor needs
• Dependability, punctuality, and sound judgment
• Ability to follow established procedures and enforce museum policies
• Basic proficiency with point-of-sale systems, computers, and phones
• Strong multitasking and organizational skills
• Availability to work both Saturdays and Sundays

Contact Information

Name: Matthew Hart

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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.

Advertised: 15 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time