The Hermitage is a wonderful place to work. Whether you're looking for a full or part-time job, want to further your education with an internship position, or want to volunteer in The Core, the Hermitage is always looking for new team members.

Opportunities are listed below.

 






Employment Opportunities

Position: Membership Coordinator
Department: Development
Position Supervisor: Development Manager

Hermitage Museum & Gardens seeks Membership Coordinator to work with Development Manager to strengthen and organize Museum membership program, organize efforts of Museum’s associate board, and schedule membership event volunteers. Part-time position; work includes Sunday afternoons (1 to 5) and some evenings. Submit resume and cover letter to Melanie Mathewes, Executive Director, at mm@thfm.org. No phone calls please.

Position: Public Programs Coordinator
Department: Public Programs
Position Supervisor: Public Programs Manager

Hermitage Museum & Gardens seeks Public Programs Coordinator to work closely with Public Programs Manager to provide support to the Visual Arts School by managing class registrations, processing payments, handling supply inventory, and maintaining classroom facilities.  Public Programs Coordinator will manage environmental education school tours program, assist with Art Camp and support exhibition preparation for six exhibitions per year.

Public Programs Coordinator must be comfortable speaking to groups and should enjoy working with children. This position requires an organized, detail-oriented individual with a self-motivated attitude and flexible schedule.  Computer skills, strong writing abilities and use of simple hand tools are essential skills. Part-time position includes rotating weekend schedule and some evenings. Submit resume and cover letter to Melanie Mathewes, Executive Director, at mm@thfm.org. No phone calls please.

Position: Art Instructors
Department: Public Programs
Position Supervisor: Public Programs Manager

The Hermitage Visual Arts School (VAS) is inviting community artists to submit proposals to teach workshops and 9-week class sessions on a variety of art subjects at the VAS located next to the Hermitage Foundation Museum at 7701 North Shore Road in Norfolk, Virginia. The VAS will accept and consider proposals for classes and/or workshops geared toward adults and children. Artists are not limited in their proposals; the VAS is equipped with a full darkroom, multi-media room, and ceramics studio with seven Brent pottery wheels.

All submissions should include the following information:
• applicant’s name, address, and telephone number (e-mail address if available)
• title and description of the workshop, class, or camp
• supply list and approximate cost of supplies
• resume including previous teaching experience
• preferred dates and times of session

Submission deadline: ongoing

Contact: Kate Gebler at 757.423.2052 x207, kg@thfm.org

Call for Artists

Exhibition: Spiritual Visions: Crossing Boundaries, Making Connections

Theme: The concept of this exhibition begins with the museum’s permanent collection. Truly a celebration of the arts, the Sloane Collection features significant artwork with religious and spiritual iconography ranging from Asian to Russian to Spanish; and from ancient to 20th century. The Hermitage Museum and Gardens invites emerging and professional artists to explore the concept of giving a contemporary voice to expressions of spiritual iconography. All of us are influenced by religion, spirituality or mysticism in some way; how does it affect your work? What are your spiritual visions?

Details and submission guidelines

Volunteer Opportunities

Join The CORE, volunteer program.
We have many opportunities available in the areas of Tours and Events, Curatorial Sciences, Marketing, Public Programming, and in the Gardens. All we need is you.

There are many opportunities to make a difference! You can donate your time and talents to the Hermitage in many different ways. Presently, Volunteers are needed in the following areas: Collections, Promotions, Special Events, Gardens & Grounds, and our Visual Arts School. Of course if you have another talent that we haven't listed, we are always open to new ideas.

While the Hermitage welcomes volunteers to fill all positions, the need for Museum and Garden Docents is highest at this time.

How do I become a docent?

Anyone can become a docent. There are no educational prerequisites, just an interest in and passion for the arts and a desire to share these with the public. Community members wishing to become docents must complete the Core’s Docent Training Program.

What are the benefits of becoming a Hermitage docent?

  • Opportunities to gain and share information about art and art history
  • Meet others interested in art
  • Meet and work with museum professionals and artists
  • Free admission to the Museum
  • Museum Newsletter and other mailings
  • Training materials, articles on art history and teaching tips
  • Advance notice of Museum programs, workshops and classes
  • Free admission for one to Museum-sponsored lectures/programs
  • Annual volunteer appreciation event

Hear what our current docents have to say:
Docent Interview with Sheila Jamison-Schwartz
Docent Interview with Anne Mann

Current Available Volunteer Opportunities:

Tours and Events
  • Docent
  • Greeter and Reception Attendant

Gardens and Grounds

  • Garden Team

Submission deadline: ongoing

Contact: Colin Brady 757.423.2052 x 300, cb@thfm.org

 

Internship Opportunities

The Hermitage offers internships throughout the year in several exciting areas. Currently, the following departments are accepting applications for internships:

Curatorial
Event Planning
Education
Marketing
Tours & Guest Relations
History/Research (Sloane Collection, Gardens & Architecture)

The Hermitage Museum Internship is an unpaid, volunteer position. Students are responsible for contacting their respective school for all academic and funding requirements. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age, having completed two years of high school to apply, although internships are generally awarded to college and graduate students.

Submission deadline: ongoing

Fill out an Online Application and e-mail to ln@thfm.org

Contact: Lauren Northup 757.423.2052 x204, ln@thfm.org

 

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7637 North Shore Road
Norfolk VA 23505





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