Careers
The Virginia Arts Festival has the following positions currently available:
Staff Accountant
We are seeking a highly organized, full-time Staff Accountant who enjoys supporting a small group with a big mission. Primary responsibilities include payroll, reconciliations, reporting, registration and tax filings, and insurance processing. The ideal candidate has a degree in accounting or related field or equivalent experience. The position reports directly to the CFO.
To apply, send a cover letter and resume to Maggie Libby, mlibby@vafest.org. Please include Staff Accountant in subject line. No phone calls.
Bookkeeper
We are seeking a full-time Bookkeeper who is able to work both independently and with a team. Primary responsibilities include accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger entries and reconciliations, and office file maintenance. The ideal candidate is a highly organized individual with a positive attitude who is excited to support our mission. The position reports directly to the CFO.
To apply, send a cover letter and resume to Maggie Libby, mlibby@vafest.org. Please include Bookkeeper in subject line. No phone calls.
Box Office Associate
We are seeking a Box Office Associate to join our team. A Box Office Associate will be a friendly, organized, and adaptable member of the Virginia Arts Festival Ticketing/Marketing team. They will be providing sales and clerical support for the Box Office including answering phones & email, selling, printing & mailing tickets, creating and maintaining database information, and working the Will Call booth at the performance venues located throughout the Hampton Roads area.
Full description here.
To apply, send a cover letter and resume to James Manno, jmanno@vafest.org. Please include Box Office Associate in subject line. No phone calls.
Norfolk NATO Festival Parade and Warehouse Associate
We are seeking an hourly/seasonal part-time Parade and Warehouse Associate to assist the Norfolk NATO Festival team at the warehouse and building of the floats leading up to events on Saturday, April 26. 2025.
Full description here.
To apply, send a cover letter and resume to Malia Diaz, mdiaz@vafest.org. Please include NNF Parade and Warehouse Associate in subject line. No phone calls.
Seasonal Production Positions Available
The Virginia Arts Festival, entering its 27th season, is a 10 week festival with a 75-plus performance schedule. We are currently seeking experienced individuals for our Seasonal Production Staff. Experience in one or some of the following areas preferred: Stage Management, Lighting/Electrics, Sound, General Run Crew, Event Management, and Operations. Employment dates vary according to position and event and staff are typically scheduled on an as needed basis. There is some pre-season work available, but most work opportunities can begin late March and continue through the beginning of July.
Local applicants preferred but open to all to apply. Visit www.vafest.org for more information on the Festival performance schedule and locations. To apply, email resume and cover letter to Brittany Sandford, bsandford@vafest.org. Please include Seasonal Production in subject line. No phone calls.