The Virginia Quilt Museum is hiring an Assistant Director
Date Posted: February 9, 2026
Salary Range: $40,000 – $42,000
Employee Classification:
Full-Time, exempt
Reports to:
Executive Director
Location:
On-site at The Virginia Quilt Museum in Dayton, Virginia
Travel:
0–10%, primarily in Virginia, occasional regional travel required
Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm are the expected work hours, some flexibility for evening events is needed. Evening events are planned well in advance.
About The Virginia Quilt Museum The Virginia Quilt Museum (VQM) is the only museum dedicated to quilting in the Mid-Atlantic region. The museum’s mission is to cultivate and preserve the quilting arts in Virginia. The Virginia Quilt Museum’s goal is to inspire and engage a diverse community by building and preserving quilt collections, sharing historical and contemporary exhibitions, and providing education opportunities for all ages. VQM has a permanent collection of 300 plus quilts, over 60 sewing machines, and welcomes over 6,000 visitors each year. The museum has two floors of exhibition space and rotates exhibitions three to four times a year. Along with exhibitions the museum hosts both in-person and virtual programs and events. In 2026 the museum will participate in the semiquincentennial of the American Revolution with a six month exhibition
Stitching Together History: 250 Quilts Commemorating the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Position Summary The Virginia Quilt Museum is seeking an Assistant Director to manage day‑to‑day running of the Museum. This position will manage the museum’s gift shop, manage programs and events, run the volunteer program, coordinate group tours, and assist with development activities. This role requires a creative and strategic thinker with outstanding organizational skills, strong interpersonal instincts, and an ability to thrive in a small but very active working environment.
The ideal candidate is tech‑savvy, detail‑oriented, excels at customer service, and is comfortable working with little supervision. This person must be comfortable interacting with visitors of all ages along with working with staff, volunteers, and Board members. The successful candidate is able to think critically and must be approachable, enthusiastic, and able to multitask and prioritize effectively.
Key Responsibilities Program & Event Management – 25%
Works closely with the Executive Director and Board members to select and develop programs for the museum
Handles all administrative aspects of programs including creating registration forms, adding programs to VQM website, and coordinating advertising with VQM’s marketing firm
Communicates with speakers and teachers to schedule programs
Is the point of contact for visitors with questions about programs
Tracks programs registration
Ensures that classroom is set up and ready for programs and events
Gift Shop Management – 20%
Places orders for inventory from vendors and consignors
Researches new inventory and evaluates sales trends
Prices items and stocks gift shop
Seasonally changes gift shop displays
Packages and ships all online shop ordersCommunicates with consignment artists on a routine basis
Recruits and supervises volunteers, work study students, and community service volunteers
Schedules volunteers and fills in at front desk or gift shop when volunteers are not available
Trains volunteers and keeps volunteers up-to-date on museum happenings
Maintains and updates written training materials as necessary including monthly docent notes
Development – 15%
Enters memberships and gifts into Little Green Light database
Prints and mails acknowledgement letters and membership cards weekly
Assists Executive Director with writing and updating appeal and acknowledgment letters
Responds to all requests for group tours and presentations
Schedules staff and/or volunteers for tours and presentations
Completes contracts with group and ensures payment is completed
Administrative and Miscellaneous Tasks – 10%
Keep museum stocked with all supplies including office supplies, exhibition items, paper products, and cleaning supplies
Update museum website with new programs, exhibitions, and events
Assists with exhibition changes
Qualifications
2–3 years experience working in a museum, historical site, library, or other related field
College degree preferred, preferably in history, textiles, women’s studies, or other related fields
Comfortable with Microsoft Office products, Google workspace, project management platforms, and fundraising databases
Outstanding communication and public speaking skills
Excellent organizational skills and aptitude in problem-solving
Interest in quilting, fiber arts, and women’s history
The physical demands of this position include being able to lift 40 pounds, climb ladders, climb stairs, and stand for up to one hour at a time.
A reimbursable $300 a month stipend for qualified medical expenses
Week between Christmas and New Years off as paid time off
3 additional weeks of paid time off
2 weeks of sick time
Apply To apply please send a resume and cover letter to director@vaquiltmuseum.org with the
subject line Assistant Director . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with an anticipated start date of March or April of 2026.
Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for this role. If you have customer service experience, an interest in quilts or textiles, and much of this job description intrigues you, then please apply for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Date Posted: February 9, 2026
Salary Range: $40,000 – $42,000
Employee Classification:
Full-Time, exempt
Reports to:
Executive Director
Location:
On-site at The Virginia Quilt Museum in Dayton, Virginia
Travel:
0–10%, primarily in Virginia, occasional regional travel required
Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm are the expected work hours, some flexibility for evening events is needed. Evening events are planned well in advance.
About The Virginia Quilt Museum The Virginia Quilt Museum (VQM) is the only museum dedicated to quilting in the Mid-Atlantic region. The museum’s mission is to cultivate and preserve the quilting arts in Virginia. The Virginia Quilt Museum’s goal is to inspire and engage a diverse community by building and preserving quilt collections, sharing historical and contemporary exhibitions, and providing education opportunities for all ages. VQM has a permanent collection of 300 plus quilts, over 60 sewing machines, and welcomes over 6,000 visitors each year. The museum has two floors of exhibition space and rotates exhibitions three to four times a year. Along with exhibitions the museum hosts both in-person and virtual programs and events. In 2026 the museum will participate in the semiquincentennial of the American Revolution with a six month exhibition
Stitching Together History: 250 Quilts Commemorating the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Position Summary The Virginia Quilt Museum is seeking an Assistant Director to manage day‑to‑day running of the Museum. This position will manage the museum’s gift shop, manage programs and events, run the volunteer program, coordinate group tours, and assist with development activities. This role requires a creative and strategic thinker with outstanding organizational skills, strong interpersonal instincts, and an ability to thrive in a small but very active working environment.
The ideal candidate is tech‑savvy, detail‑oriented, excels at customer service, and is comfortable working with little supervision. This person must be comfortable interacting with visitors of all ages along with working with staff, volunteers, and Board members. The successful candidate is able to think critically and must be approachable, enthusiastic, and able to multitask and prioritize effectively.
Key Responsibilities Program & Event Management – 25%
Works closely with the Executive Director and Board members to select and develop programs for the museum
Handles all administrative aspects of programs including creating registration forms, adding programs to VQM website, and coordinating advertising with VQM’s marketing firm
Communicates with speakers and teachers to schedule programs
Is the point of contact for visitors with questions about programs
Tracks programs registration
Ensures that classroom is set up and ready for programs and events
Gift Shop Management – 20%
Places orders for inventory from vendors and consignors
Researches new inventory and evaluates sales trends
Prices items and stocks gift shop
Seasonally changes gift shop displays
Packages and ships all online shop ordersCommunicates with consignment artists on a routine basis
Recruits and supervises volunteers, work study students, and community service volunteers
Schedules volunteers and fills in at front desk or gift shop when volunteers are not available
Trains volunteers and keeps volunteers up-to-date on museum happenings
Maintains and updates written training materials as necessary including monthly docent notes
Development – 15%
Enters memberships and gifts into Little Green Light database
Prints and mails acknowledgement letters and membership cards weekly
Assists Executive Director with writing and updating appeal and acknowledgment letters
Responds to all requests for group tours and presentations
Schedules staff and/or volunteers for tours and presentations
Completes contracts with group and ensures payment is completed
Administrative and Miscellaneous Tasks – 10%
Keep museum stocked with all supplies including office supplies, exhibition items, paper products, and cleaning supplies
Update museum website with new programs, exhibitions, and events
Assists with exhibition changes
Qualifications
2–3 years experience working in a museum, historical site, library, or other related field
College degree preferred, preferably in history, textiles, women’s studies, or other related fields
Comfortable with Microsoft Office products, Google workspace, project management platforms, and fundraising databases
Outstanding communication and public speaking skills
Excellent organizational skills and aptitude in problem-solving
Interest in quilting, fiber arts, and women’s history
The physical demands of this position include being able to lift 40 pounds, climb ladders, climb stairs, and stand for up to one hour at a time.
A reimbursable $300 a month stipend for qualified medical expenses
Week between Christmas and New Years off as paid time off
3 additional weeks of paid time off
2 weeks of sick time
Apply To apply please send a resume and cover letter to director@vaquiltmuseum.org with the
subject line Assistant Director . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with an anticipated start date of March or April of 2026.
Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for this role. If you have customer service experience, an interest in quilts or textiles, and much of this job description intrigues you, then please apply for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr