Careers
The Virginia Arts Festival has the following positions currently available:
Front Desk Receptionist
We are seeking a part-time Front Desk Receptionist to join our team. A Front Desk Receptionist will be a friendly, organized, and adaptable member of the Virginia Arts Festival administrative team, providing administrative and clerical support for the office, and will be responsible for any additional tasks created or delegated by the Office Manager.
Full description here.
To apply, send a cover letter and resume to Mary Station, mstaton@vafest.org. No phone calls. Position open until filled.
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.
Full description here.
To apply, send a cover letter and resume to jmanno@vafest.org. No phone calls. Position open until filled.
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 18, 2026.
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 29th 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 bsandford@vafest.org please include Seasonal Production in subject line; no phone calls please.