CAREERS AT THE PORTSMOUTH MUSEUMS
Turn your passion for knowledge into a rewarding career!
It takes great people to run the City of Portsmouth’s museums, and you’re invited to become a part of it. We’re hiring for a range of entry level and professional positions to make our museums the region’s finest. If you’re passionate about providing our thousands of annual visitors with a museum experience they’ll remember for a lifetime, we’d love to hear from you. Scroll through our open positions and apply today!
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Museums Gift Shop ManagerFull-Time Regular · $49,952.00 - $71,931.00 AnnuallyThe Museums Gift Shop Manager is vital in energizing and driving the success of the gift shops for the Portsmouth Museums and Welcome Center. Based at the Children's Museum of Virginia, this position blends strategic sales goals with creative product curation, collaborating closely with museum staff to align merchandise with exhibitions and programs. The role involves managing inventory, building relationships with vendors, and leading a team to ensure efficient operations. It combines retail management with a passion for culture, contributing to the museum’s mission and enhancing visitor engagement.
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