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Hampton University

Visitor Service Manager

Hampton, VA · On-site

$31K/yr

University Museum Opening Date: 12/12/2025 Description The Visitor Service Manager will develop and ... Work collaboratively with the Digital Outreach Coordinator and the Administrative/Assistant Editor ...

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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for museum editor in Virginia is $31.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.20 and $39.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a museum editor?

A Museum Editor is responsible for writing, editing, and proofreading content for museums, such as exhibit labels, catalogs, brochures, and online publications. They ensure that all materials are clear, engaging, and accessible to a wide audience while maintaining historical and factual accuracy. Museum Editors collaborate with curators, designers, and educators to create compelling narratives that enhance visitors' understanding of exhibits. They may also oversee style guidelines, manage publication schedules, and work with external contributors. Strong writing, research, and editing skills, along with knowledge of museum studies or a related field, are essential for this role.

What are some core responsibilities I can expect as a museum editor?

As a Museum Editor, you will typically be responsible for editing and producing exhibition labels, catalogues, educational materials, newsletters, and online content. Your day-to-day tasks may involve collaborating closely with curators, educators, designers, and marketing staff to ensure all written materials meet the museum's standards for accuracy and tone. You may also oversee freelance contributors, proofread final layouts, and help shape the museum's public messaging. This role often requires balancing multiple projects on tight deadlines, which can be both challenging and rewarding for those who enjoy variety and teamwork.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a museum editor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Museum Editor, you need strong writing, editing, and research skills, often supported by a degree in museum studies, art history, journalism, or a related field. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), digital asset management tools, and style guides such as the Chicago Manual of Style is important. Attention to detail, collaboration, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly are key soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure that all museum content—from exhibition texts to web articles—is accurate, accessible, and engaging for diverse audiences.

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Infographic showing various Museum Editor job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 65% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,164 per year, or $31.3 per hour.

Senior GEOINT History Program Specialist - Active TS/SCI

ENS Solutions, LLC

Springfield, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

The GEOINT History Program Specialist - Senior, takes direction form the NGA Historian and is responsible for the management and execution of the historical program, from research and writing to curation and operations. This individual leads the support to operate and maintain the material culture aspects of NGA's history, to operate and maintain the archives and all associated material residing in the Historical Research Center, and to preserve and communicate NGA's history to NGA's employees and public affairs mission both internally externally. Duties include content development and execution, Historical Research Center management, museum management, and archiving and curation. As the senior level historian, provide oversight of history services within the contract to include AP Style copy editing.
Duties Include:
• Content Development & Execution: Research, develop, and, execute a high volume of historical content illustrating NGA's history for both internal and external audiences. Products include articles, brochures, social media posts, podcast production, website content, museum exhibits, and museum tour guides.
• Historical Research Center Management: Focus on artifact section, storage, and curation requirements while assisting the NGA Historian in refining internal charge out and external loan procedures for artifacts. This also includes archival management, artifact curation, and preservation. Key duties include processing, inventorying, and organizing all archival records and historical artifacts, ensuring their proper care and accessibility. Locate new materials and advise government customers on acquisition, preservation, and display possibilities. Help identify items for deaccession and work the process for proper removal.
• NGA Museum Management: Work with other museums on loans, exhibits, artifact solicitation, and advise in acquisition decisions. This also includes researching, developing, and producing historical displays, posters, exhibits, museum experiences, conducting guided museum tours and any museum specific communications about NGA history program.
Internal Collaboration & Oversight: Provide copy editing and quality assurance for all history program products. Support the NGA Historian on inventorying and accountability procedures for historical artifacts in NGA custody to include measurement metrics and assisting in history program audits.
Requirements
Required Skills:
• Education: A minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in History, Geography, Library Science, Museum Studies, Museum Science, or a related field.
• Experience: A minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in the career field of history, geography, library science, museum studies, or museum science role. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, the candidate must have 8+ years of direct museum practice, artifact preservation, curation, or history-related positions.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication abilities with an eagerness to draft, edit, and proofread materials.
• Attention to Detail: A high degree of accuracy and thoroughness when completing tasks such as inventorying and entering records metadata, or recording the origins and significance of archival materials.
• Organizational Skills: The ability to assist with multiple tasks and prioritize assignments effectively in a fast-paced support role. Organize archival records and apply the proper classification systems to facilitate access to archival materials.
• Interpersonal Skills: The ability to build effective working relationships with internal colleagues and community partners.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while also functioning as a collaborative and reliable team member.
• Written and Verbal Communication: Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, accessible language.
• Project Coordination: Experience managing smaller projects from start to finish, including coordinating with multiple stakeholders to meet deadlines.
Benefits
Essential Network Security (ENS) Solutions, LLC is a service-disabled veteran owned, highly regarded IT consulting and management firm. ENS consults for the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) providing innovative solutions in the core competency area of Identity, Credential and Access Management (ICAM), Software Development, Cyber and Network Security, System Engineering, Program/Project Management, IT support, Solutions, and Services that yield enduring results. Our strong technical and management experts have been able to maintain a standard of excellence in their relationships while delivering innovative, scalable and collaborative infrastructure to our clients.
Why ENS?
  • Free Platinum-Level Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, 100% paid for by ENS
  • 401k Contribution from Day 1
  • PTO + 11 Paid Federal Holidays
  • Long & Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Group Term Life Insurance
  • Tuition, Certification & Professional Development Assistance
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Relocation Assistance

Candidate AI Usage Policy
AI tools are an important part of daily work at ENS Solutions, and we are committed to their responsible and ethical use. To ensure a fair and equitable candidate evaluation based on individual skills, knowledge, and experience, candidates are not permitted to use artificial intelligence or other assistive tools during interviews, whether in person or virtual, unless explicit permission has been granted in advance.

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