What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Director-Hampton History Museum position at City of Hampton, VA?
Salary : $65,466.00 - $117,838.00 Annually
Location : Hampton, VA
Job Type : Full-Time Permanent
Job Number : 08482
Department : HAMPTON HISTORY MUSEUM
Opening Date : 01 / 17 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 28 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Function
The City of Hampton is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to serve as the Deputy Director of the Hampton History Museum. This key leadership position is responsible for overseeing the curatorial and interpretive work of the museum, ensuring the preservation, collection, and documentation of artifacts and historical materials significant to Hampton's rich heritage. The Deputy Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the museum's exhibitions and programs, fostering community engagement, and advancing the museum's mission to preserve and share the diverse history of the City of Hampton.
This position manages the general operations of facilities within historic assets division for the Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services (PRLS) Department and supports education, design, research and marketing efforts. This class works under the supervision of the Executive Director of Hampton's Historic Assets, PRLS, and develops and implement programs within organizational policies, and report major activities to senior level administrators through conferences and reports. Provides supervision to facilities, collections and exhibits staff.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Museum Studies, History, Anthropology, Archeology, or related field of study.
- Requires a minimum of ten (10) years of full-time equivalent progressively responsible experience in in museum curating and administration.
- Master's Degree and experience curating in a municipal setting is preferred.
- A combination of education and experience may be considered for this position.
Additional Requirements
Benefits Overview
The following plans are available the first of the month following one full calendar month of employment :
Health insurance offered through Optima Health (1-800-229-1199). For more information on the provider network and pharmacies, see the
The vision plan is offered through EyeMed Vision Care. For more information, see the
Three dental plans are offered through Delta Dental (Delta Care, Delta Dental PPO, and Delta Dental PPO Plus) 1-800-237-6060. For more information, see the
Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
Other forms of leave include :
Maternity Leave
Parental Bonding Leave
Care for Sick Parent Leave
Birthday Leave
Personal day (available every quarter)
The ten paid holidays each year include :
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
President's Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
Employee's birthday
A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the
Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.
Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the
Training and Career Development : The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government / business knowledge and skill development.
Medical / Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family (757-363-6777, 1-800-899-8174 or
Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.
Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce.
Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.
Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Museum, History, Anthropology, Archeology, or related field of study? Please list degree and field of study
Do you have experience working in a municipal, state or federal agency?
Please select your full-time experience in museum curating and administration
I understand that if selected for employment in this position, I must successfully pass a background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
This position requires that you possess a valid driver's license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria. Failure to provide your driver's license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your driver's license number by entering it below :
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Salary : $65,466 - $117,838
