Careers & Internships

Job Summary:
The person in this position manages publication projects for departments across the Museum, ensuring effective communication between contributors and the production team. As a key member of the Exhibitions team, the Publications Manager establishes and manages the schedule of written interpretation from the receipt of manuscript text to its release to production. The position also oversees all phases of production of exhibition catalogues and other museum publications and serves as liaison between the Frist Art Museum and lenders, image suppliers, and rights holders.

The following duties are normal for this classification. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

Attend editorial meetings to discuss issues, prioritize work, and assess necessary support to meet deadlines for a variety of publications projects.

Manage the acquisition of exhibition-related images and multimedia assets on loan to the Frist Art Museum. Work collaboratively with staff to coordinate and/or consolidate reproduction requests with loan forms for artworks as needed. Create, contribute to, and/or edit artist agreements and exhibition contracts as they relate to intellectual property assets, negotiate reproduction permissions and fees, and ensure contractual compliance for exhibition-related intellectual property assets.

Hold primary responsibility for sourcing and licensing images for inclusion in all print and digital museum publications. Traffic image files, compile related paperwork, process invoices, and maintain all documentation.

Review internally produced graphic design projects generated by all museum departments to ensure contractual compliance.

Coordinate in-house exhibition catalogue production. Arrange editor, designer, translator, photographer, and publishing contracts. Gather and organize images, copy for catalogues, and track materials through all stages of production. Obtain Library of Congress Cataloging in Publications data. Receive and distribute catalogues, books, and brochures produced by the Publications department. Assist with customs passage and local delivery of publications, as required. Notify specific departments of impending delivery and track allocations among them once publications have arrived.

Transmit copies of publications to artists, authors, image rights holders, and external vendors as needed. Maintain spreadsheet of publications inventory and archive of backlist titles. Maintain archive of image files and PDFs for each publication.

Manage inventory of exhibition-related digital assets. Ensure security of archives and effective management of digital storage on servers with the support of IT staff.

Work Experience:
Professional publication management and image licensing experience required. Demonstrated history of bringing complex editorial projects to successful completion.

Education: Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience.

Skills and Abilities:
· Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.
· Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop and InDesign) and HTML a plus.
· Ability to set priorities, deal effectively and tactfully with artists and museum staff, maintain accuracy while meeting deadlines, and juggle a variety of projects simultaneously.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Demands may include:

· Lifting materials up to 25 pounds
· Stooping, bending, kneeling
· Standing for long periods of time
· Working at computer for long periods of time

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Interested candidates should send their resume, references, and salary expectations to:
Frist Art Museum
Attn: Sheri Horn, Human Resources Director
919 Broadway
Nashville, Tennessee 37203 Email: shorn@fristartmuseum.org or Fax: (615) 744-3339

The Frist Art Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Job Summary:
This position is responsible for developing and executing the existing plan to manage a company’s online presence across various social media platforms, including creating engaging content, monitoring audience interactions, analyzing data, and running campaigns to build brand awareness and community engagement, all while aligning with the company’s overall marketing goals.

The position creates informative, compelling content to support the efforts of the Frist Art Museum strategic plan and the efforts of the Communications Department which houses marketing, public relations, social media, and select community engagement functions. We refer to our online audience as our online community and work diligently to interact with warmth, sensitivity, care, responsiveness, and sensitivity.

The Communications Department interacts with every area of the museum. A variety of content (including video) is created in a collaborative atmosphere for use in the digital realm including social media platforms, FristArtMuseum.org, e-newsletters and may on occasion be serviced to others (e.g., partner institutions) outside the organization.

The following duties are normal for this classification. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Key responsibilities include:
• Social media strategy:
Creating a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with strategic plan and priorities, including target audience analysis, content calendar planning, and developing campaign ideas.

• Content creation and curation:
Generating, scheduling, and publishing high-quality creative content across different social media platforms, tailoring content to each platform’s audience and format.

• Online community management:
Engaging in a positive way with followers by responding to comments and significant comments/mentions in a timely manner; addressing concerns and questions and immediately alerting department leadership of issues/recurring comments/trends that should be addressed, monitored, or acted on.

• Social media analytics:
Tracking key metrics including reach, impressions, engagement, and conversions to measure campaign performance and create tactics to grow the museum’s online community.

• Social media advertising:
Work with the Marketing Director and outside marketing counsel to assess and measure the success of paid social media campaigns across platforms, assisting, if necessary, with budgets, platforms for specific target audiences, and optimizing ad performance.

• Trend analysis and research:
Keeping informed and current about emerging social media trends (especially among museums and other cultural organizations) to identify opportunities to optimize online efforts.

• Crisis management:
Responding to negative feedback or online crises in a timely and appropriate manner to protect brand reputation. When necessary, collaborate with appropriate museum staff in assessing, addressing, and resolving issues(s).

Required skills:
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of various social media and scheduling platforms, their audiences, and functionalities (including Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads, Pinterest, YouTube, and LinkedIn).
• Creative thinking and ability to quickly create and generate engaging content.
• Data analysis and reporting skills to interpret social media metrics.
• Basic graphic design skills, video shooting/editing experience preferred.
• Digital marketing knowledge.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Education and Experience:
Minimum qualifications: B.A. Degree in Communications or Marketing or at least three years’ equivalent practical experience coordinating and managing successful impact-oriented social media programs for cultural organizations or other dynamic institutions.

Skills and Abilities:
• Excellent written, oral communications skills, including ability to write, speak and communicate clearly for public audiences.
• Ability to activate creative ideas to create social media programs that reflect mission, vision, and values of the institution.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to plan and manage calendar, production scheduling, time, and budget when necessary.
• Ability to work well and closely with people and contribute creatively in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment.
• Experience in public speaking and presentation of programs to the community and colleagues.
• Knowledge of accessibility guided by the Americans with Disabilities Act and ability to work to increase accessibility for visitors and museum’s online community.
• Willingness to learn and master understanding of museum’s mission, vision, and organizational goals.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Demands may include:
• Lifting materials up to 25 pounds
• Stooping, bending, kneeling
• Standing for long periods of time
• Working at a computer for long periods of time

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Frist Art Museum will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Interested candidates should send their resume, references, and salary expectations to:

Frist Art Museum
919 Broadway
Nashville, Tennessee 37203-3822
Email: shorn@fristartmuseum.org or Fax: (615) 744-3339
Attention: Sheri Horn, Human Resources Director

The Frist Art Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Job Summary:
The Maintenance Engineer assists the Facilities Director and Assistant Facilities Manager in the day-to-day maintenance and operation of the building systems including HVAC, plumbing, fire control, electrical, and irrigation. This critical position responds to alarm notifications received from the building automation system (Automated Logic). The position will rotate being on 24-hour call for an emergency. Typical emergencies are weather-related or mechanical failures on the Frist Art Museum site.

Job Requirements:
The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual that understands the importance of being a team player. Able to work well under pressure with short deadlines. They will need to have the ability to exercise sound judgment in handling emergencies. Must be personable, with good customer service skills.

Essential Job Functions:
Performs preventive maintenance under the direction of the Facilities Director.
• Performs “work orders” requested by the Frist Art Museum staff under the direction of the Facilities Director.
• Assists in office moves and relocations.
• Performs and records daily building rounds. This involves regularly inspecting the building, buildings systems, and equipment to determine appropriate required maintenance to correct any unforeseen issues.
• Assists in the custodial care of the facility including parking lots, outdoor walkways, interior and exterior lighting, landscaping, and restrooms.
• Accurately and thoroughly complete paperwork and electronic documentation as assigned including periodic reports and maintenance records.
• Work with volunteers in a positive and constructive manner.
• Utilize third-party apps to streamline workflow processes and enhance productivity in accordance with job requirements.
• Painting of walls and other architectural elements to maintain the museum facility.
• Performs other duties as may be necessary to support the mission and goals of department and the Frist Art Museum.

Education, Minimum Qualifications, and Experience:
• High school diploma (or equivalent)
• Technical knowledge attained at a previous job or through school.
• Must have a basic ability to use a computer, Microsoft Office software, and ability to learn new software.
• Must have basic knowledge of HVAC and preventive maintenance.
• Must be EPA certified or obtain certification within the first 6 months of employment.
• Must have basic knowledge of reading blueprints.
• Must have a basic knowledge of maintaining kitchen equipment.
• Must be self-motivated, a team player, with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to successfully pass a Security Background and DMV check.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Demands may include:

• Able to bend, stoop, kneel, climb, push, or pull objects.
• Able to lift 50–75 lbs.
• Work will be performed in a standing/walking capacity 90% of the time.
• May be exposed to extreme hot and cold weather conditions.
• Operate the following equipment: drills, hand tools, reciprocating saws, mechanical lifts, forklift, dollies, carts, pallet jacks, ladders, shovels, blowers, pressure washers, electrical meters, plumbing snakes, etc.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Frist Art Museum will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, references, and salary expectations to:

Frist Art Museum
919 Broadway
Nashville, Tennessee 37203-3822
Email: shorn@fristartmuseum.org or Fax: (615) 744-3339
Attention: Sheri Horn, Human Resources Director

The Frist Art Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Call 1.800.239.5720 or visit www.dsisecurity.com/careers to learn more about joining our team as a Gallery Attendant.