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Careers at LVA
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Employment
The Library of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the Commonwealth of Virginia. In addition to meeting qualifications listed for open positions, you will need to value working for an agency that fosters a diverse, open, inclusive, and team-oriented work environment. All qualified applicants are afforded equal opportunities without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability (except where physical requirements are a bona fide occupational qualification). Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply.
The Library of Virginia is a state agency under Virginia’s Secretary of Education. All full and part-time (wage/hourly) positions are posted at Virginia Jobs.
Current openings
- Director of Leadership and Planned Giving (Open Until Filled)
Volunteer
Interested in sharing your time and talent? Consider volunteering at the Library of Virginia. The Library of Virginia hosts various events and programs throughout the year and welcomes community support. Your support and service help ensure the success of our events and programs. Volunteer opportunities are managed in conjunction with the Library’s Foundation Office.
Student Opportunities
Are you looking to extend your learning outside of the classroom? The Library of Virginia encourages learning and offers paid and unpaid internship opportunities. Unpaid internships are available for academic credit. Internship positions will be available on a less than 180-day period to students 18 years of age or older and enrolled at an accredited college or university.
The opportunities are designed for eligible students in good standing majoring in library science, history, museum studies, archives, marketing/communications, human resources, information technology, and finance. Opportunities are open based on the availability in the following departments.
- Collections Access & Management Services
- Government Records Services
- Human Resources
- Information Technology Services
- Digital Initiatives & Web Presence
- Information Security & Risk Management
- Financial Services
- Library Development & Networking
- Marketing & Communications
- Public Services & Outreach
- Unpaid Internship Opportunities
- Summer Paid Internship Opportunities
- Shadowing Opportunities
Unpaid internships are available for academic credit for the Spring, Summer and Fall semesters. Interested candidates must complete the application form below to be considered for an available opportunity.
Summer 2025 application process has closed.
Application Process
Complete Unpaid Internship Form
Upload resume via application process
Upload cover letter via application process stating your interest in the opportunity along with information about your background, relevant skills and/or experience
Upload unofficial transcript via application process
Summer 2025 application process has closed.
Application Process
Complete Unpaid Internship Form
Upload resume via application process
Upload cover letter via application process stating your interest in the opportunity along with information about your background, relevant skills and/or experience
Upload unofficial transcript via application process
Paid internships are available for Summer periods June - August. Applications will be available February – March and will be posted at the following link: Virginia Jobs.
College students requesting a Shadowing Opportunity must submit an official request. The Office of Human Resources will confirm the availability of the shadowing opportunity based on the student’s area of interest.
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