Careers & Internships

Job Summary:
The Martin ArtQuest (MAQ) Manager supports and facilitates engaging, self-directed learning and art-making experiences for visitors of all ages within the MAQ Gallery, the Frist Art Museum’s interactive learning space. This role is responsible for the daily operations, staffing, and overall successful functionality of the gallery, including the management of art-making activities, supplies, technology, staff, and volunteers.

The MAQ Manager ensures consistent, high-quality visitor engagement through effective scheduling, communication, and team leadership. The position also supports the development and evaluation of interactive activities that encourage creativity and imagination in collaboration with the Assistant Educator for Family Programs.

Additionally, the MAQ Manager facilitates occasional intergenerational public programs, such as the Drop-in Drawing, or other public programs to be developed, and contributes to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all visitors. This role requires strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills to foster excellent customer service and positive staff and volunteer relations.

Schedule: Thursday-Monday, including administrative holidays. Occasional evenings are required based on scheduling, program, and event needs.

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:

Program Facilitation and Visitor Experience
• Facilitate engaging, self-directed learning and art-making experiences for intergenerational audiences of all abilities within the Martin ArtQuest (MAQ).
• Ensure a welcoming, inclusive, and safe environment within MAQ by actively monitoring visitor interactions and gallery conditions and demonstrating excellent customer service.
• Facilitate intergenerational public programs, such as Drop-in-Drawing, ensuring a high-quality and engaging participant experience.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with the Assistant Educator for Family Programs and MAQ staff regarding daily operations and program needs.
• Maintain regular communication with the Engagement Administrator regarding group visits and visitor experience needs.
• Collaborate with internal teams across the organization to develop positive working relationships in support of MAQ operation.

Program Development
• Collaborate with appropriate staff, to support the development and enhancement of MAQ activities and interactive stations on a rotating basis during the year with creativity and imagination.
• Assist with activity development including material ordering, prototyping, field testing, and gathering feedback from staff, facilitators, volunteers, and visitors.
• Continuously assess and refine learning experiences to ensure activities are engaging, developmentally appropriate, and aligned with exhibition content.
• Attend exhibition meetings to integrate upcoming exhibition themes into MAQ programming.

Operations and Resource Management
• Responsible for the purchasing, shipping, receiving, and organization of MAQ supplies, ensuring materials are well-stocked and maintained, and the ongoing organization and repurposing of materials.
• Coordinate regular cleaning and upkeep of MAQ spaces, including galleries, storage areas, and shared resources, in collaboration with Operations staff.
• Oversee and maintain all technology components within MAQ, coordinating with IT staff to address maintenance and functionality needs.

Staffing and Supervision
• Coordinate, schedule, and supervise MAQ part-time and on-call facilitators, and volunteers, to ensure consistent coverage during all operating hours.
• Manage onboarding process for part-time and on-call facilitators and volunteers and provide daily guidance, support, and performance feedback.
• Collaborate with the Visitor Services Director to monitor volunteer schedules, attendance, and staffing needs.
• Foster a positive, collaborative team environment and support strong volunteer engagement.

General Responsibilities
• Utilize Microsoft Office Suites and other program-related systems effectively and adapt to new technologies as needed.
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness in accepting additional projects and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
• Support overall departmental goals and contribute to a collaborative and mission-driven work environment.

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

Work Experience: At least one to three years’ experience in a public-facing position in a school, museum, or similar organization. Management experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities:
• Demonstrate leadership for MAQ staff, on-call facilitators, and volunteers.
• Excellent communication skills using verbal, written, and electronic communication, and comfortable with public speaking.
• Excellent organizational, time management, analytical skills, can investigate and solve problems.
• Strong people skills and ability to work directly with casual museum visitors and staff.
• Ability to contribute creatively to a team-oriented workplace.
• Flexible and adaptable to working in a dynamic and changing work environment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, make informed decisions, and trouble-shoot in a dynamic environment with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to maintain discretion with personal, privileged, or confidential information.
• Well versed and at ease in current computer applications; comfortable learning new software and scheduling applications.

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. 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 extended periods of time
• Working at computer for extended 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: The Exhibition Designer collaborates in exhibition development with many other members of the Design and Exhibitions Departments. Responsibilities include translating concepts into detailed 3D layout and 2D installation plan drawings, bidding fabrication of exhibition components, and supervising all phases of exhibition installation in collaboration with the Registrars and Curators.

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:

The ideal candidate:
· Participates in crafting the vision of an exhibition and collaborates with the team on aligning the interpretation with the institutional mission.
· Works closely with curators, graphic designers, interpretation specialists, registrars, and preparators to bring the exhibit to life.
· Design layouts, showcase furniture, and preliminary lighting plans for exhibitions.
· Understands ADA compliance, methods of maintaining the security of the objects, maintaining exhibition flow, and the materials necessary to meet the conservation requirements of the objects.
· Prepares detailed working drawings and instructions for the production of exhibition design elements.
· Contracts with fabricators, vendors, and others involved in exhibition production and supervises the execution of contracted services.
· Collaborates on exhibition graphics with the Graphic Designer.
· Supervises gallery construction and other pre-installation site activities.
· Together with the Registrar(s) and Curator(s), supervises the installation of the exhibition artwork.
· Oversees the final lighting of the exhibition.
· Participates in departmental budgeting.
· Tracks project expenses compared to the budget.
· Works effectively with interns.
· Other responsibilities as required.

Education and Work Experience: Preferred B.A, B.F.A., or B.S. in a field related to the museum profession, such as Industrial Design, Architecture, or Interior Design. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of experience in museum exhibition design and production. An interest in working with new media and technology, with strong organizational skills.

Skills and Abilities:
· Proficiency in computer-aided design programs; Vectorworks is a plus.
· Experience in designing art exhibitions with both two-dimensional and three-dimensional works from a wide range of time periods.
· Experience in creating detailed drawings for production.
· Able to meet deadlines and budgets efficiently.
· Experience selecting and supervising contractors for exhibition materials, developing contracts, and managing their execution.
· Experience in safe art handling and mounting techniques and standards.
· Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
· Ability to contribute creatively in a team-oriented workplace.
· Ability to comfortably manage a broad array of projects simultaneously.
· Detail and precision oriented.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Demands may include:

· Climb ladders and stairs.
· Work in hydraulic lifts and on scaffolding at up to 16’ from the ground.
· Work extensively at a computer station (up to 6 hours per day).
· Clearly distinguish subtle gradations of color and shading.
· Stooping, kneeling, bending.
· Work around paints, solvents, and other similar products in a workshop environment and around historic and art artifacts that may give off dust or off-gassing smells (taking all due precautions prescribed by OSHA regulations; the Center is equipped for safe handling of such materials).

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

Frist Art Museum
919 Broadway
Nashville, Tennessee 37203 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 Assistant aids 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 (WebCTRL by Automated Logic). The position will rotate being on 24-hour call to respond in 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 is eager to learn and understands the importance of being a team player. Able to work well under pressure with short deadlines. They must have the ability to exercise sound judgment in handling emergencies. Must be personable, with good customer service skills.

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:
Performs preventive maintenance under the direction of the Facilities Manager.
• Performs “work orders” requested by the Frist Art Museum staff under the direction of the Facilities Manager.
• 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 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 the 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 or be trained to build knowledge in this area.
• Must be EPA certified or take courses to obtain certification within the first 6 months of employment.
• Must have basic knowledge of reading blueprint drawings.
• Must have basic knowledge of maintaining kitchen equipment or be trained to build knowledge in this area.
• Must be self-motivated, a team player, with good 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.

Hours: 20 hours per week
Pay: $20.00 per hour

Job Summary: The Community Art Teacher assists the Education and Community Engagement team in the implementation of various outreach programs to participants of all ages from pre-school to older adults (55+) and represents the Frist Art Museum to various community partner organizations. The Community Art Teacher will primarily travel offsite to lead hands-on workshops and art activities in connection with museum exhibitions and serve as an ambassador of the Frist Art Museum.

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:
• Gain familiarity with upcoming exhibitions that will relate to community engagement programs.
• Assist in implementing and teaching multiple-visit lesson plans for community audiences.
• Provide instruction as a teaching artist for art activities.
• Implement the ArtTrunk, a mobile hands-on art making program, including packing, teaching, delivery, and maintaining inventory of ArtTrunks and supplies.
• Maintain community engagement storage area by ensuring that supplies are organized and well stocked.
• Collaborate with staff to develop activities which meet the diverse needs of community partner organizations.
• Collaborate to sustain inclusive engagement with multi-cultural community audiences over time and beyond specific exhibitions.
• Assist in planning, coordination, and leading community engagement activities at events such as festivals and community exhibitions (on-site and off-site).
• Attend required trainings and meetings scheduled throughout the year.
• Support staffing in ArtQuest, education, and community engagement programs as needed.
• Accept projects as assigned by supervisor.
• Ensure the safety of the public is provided for at all on-site and off-site Frist Art Museum programs and events.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in education, art education, or studio art preferred, or actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree.

Work Experience: Minimum three years’ experience teaching visual arts in a classroom, studio, or workshop.

Skills and Abilities:
• Deep knowledge and practice in the visual arts.
• Knowledge of the artistic process.
• Ability to adapt and present visual arts concepts to learners of various ages and experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal qualities such as positive attitude, organized, open and receptive, thoughtful, flexible, responsive, patient, empathetic.
• Multilingual ability is preferred.

Must possess a vehicle and valid driver’s license.
Mileage is reimbursed.

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. 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 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 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.