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Job Summary: The Martin ArtQuest Facilitator supports learning and engagement in the Martin ArtQuest Gallery, the Frist Art Museum’s interactive gallery. Responsibilities include maintaining the successful daily management of ArtQuest and facilitating the exploration of art stations and artmaking with people of all ages and abilities. The Martin ArtQuest Facilitator uses the highest level of interpersonal skills to work cohesively within a team to provide exceptional guest experiences. Evening and weekend hours are required, as well as administrative holidays.

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:

• Work with co-workers to properly staff Martin ArtQuest Gallery at all times; Maintain regular and harmonious communication regarding daily operations of ArtQuest.
• Monitor, assess, evaluate, and adjust the interactive gallery to provide a positive learning environment for guests of all ages.
• Manage ArtQuest during both slow and peak visitation, utilizing volunteer resources and time management skills to ensure an orderly environment.
• Facilitate positive self-directed learning and art making experiences for intergenerational learners as individuals, in family units, and in large groups. Communicate regularly with Guest Services and the Tour Coordinator.
• Observe and administer all operational procedures cleaning protocols to ensure a healthy and orderly environment for guests, staff, and volunteers. Communicate regularly with maintenance team.
• Ensure the safety of guests, volunteers, and original works of art; Communicate regularly with the Security Team.
• Maintain all technology components in ArtQuest. Communicate regularly with the I.T. Team.
• Supervise volunteers in their support of ArtQuest and their interaction with the public and assist with training and provide daily support to them; participate in volunteer training; Work closely with the ArtQuest Team and communicate needs regularly with Guest Services Supervisor.
• Manage inventory by assisting with receiving orders, organizing supplies, and keeping storage spaces clean and orderly. Communicate inventory needs with the ArtQuest Lead Facilitator.
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of exhibitions, programs, and museum policies.
• Work directly with the Experiential Learning Director to support the implementation of activities and stations in ArtQuest.
• Accept projects as assigned by Experiential Learning Director to support research and implementation of ArtQuest and related programming.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in education, art education, or studio art preferred.

Work Experience: One to two years experience in a school or museum environment or relevant experience.

Skills and Abilities: 

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work directly with casual museum guests, teachers, and students of all ages and great diversity with tact and diplomacy.
• Flexible and adaptable to working in a dynamic and changing work environment.
• Self-starter; Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, make informed decisions, and anticipate and solve challenges in a unique work environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively via verbal and electronic interaction.
• Ability to contribute creatively to a team-oriented workplace.
• Basic knowledge of, or willingness to learn, educational theory, human development, and artmaking processes.

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
• Exposure to crowds

Pay Rate: $18.00/hr

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

Job Summary: This position is responsible for the design and implementation of exhibition-related environmental graphics, as well as a wide range of institutional collateral and print materials. The graphic designer works closely with the exhibition designer and curator to establish the graphic identity of each exhibition, which is translated to the various graphic elements of the exhibition.  This team member plays a vital role in communicating clear and enticing messages to our audience.

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:
• Design graphic elements for exhibitions, which may include banners, text panels, object labels, and photographic murals.
• Design print materials, which may include gallery guides, member invitations, circle-level invites, and educator guide.
• Produce graphics for interactives within the gallery, including screen-based interactives.
• Design digital files for use in promoting exhibitions and events on social media, and various other screen-based platforms.
• Work on environmental graphics for Art Quest, including signage, murals, and interactives.
• Design signage to clearly communicate with museum visitors.
• Participate in collaborative planning and design development processes.
• Solicit and evaluate multiple quotes from outside vendors, contractors and printers.
• Manage project development and production schedules for assigned tasks.
• Participate in departmental budgeting.
• Tracking of project expenses compared to budget.
• Work effectively with volunteers and interns.
• Coordinate projects with outside contract designers when necessary.
• Build consensus across different departments and outside curators for cohesive design programs.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or equivalent. A background in art history is a plus.

Work Experience: The ideal candidate will have one to three years of experience in museum exhibition graphic design and production.

Skills and Abilities:
• Excellent skill in developing, planning, and implementing high quality graphics.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating design work in a variety of areas.
• Strong page layout and typographical skill.
• Knowledge of printing techniques, including offset, digital, and large-scale output and on-press supervision.
• Be versed in both digital and photographic techniques and their utilization in printing production.
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (In Design, Illustrator, and Photoshop).
• 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.
• Excellent work-flow organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• 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:

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

Interested candidates should send their portfolio, 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

Job Summary: This position is responsible for the design and implementation of a wide-range of institutional print materials and signage. The graphic designer works closely with the design and publications team to develop the quarterly member newsletter and other design elements that promote the center’s exhibitions and programs.  This team member plays a vital role in communicating clear and enticing messages to our audience.

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:
• Design print materials, which may include member newsletters, invitations, educational brochures, fundraising materials, catalogs, flyers, print ads, and posters.
• Design digital files for use in promoting exhibitions and events on social media and various other screen-based platforms.
• Design signage to clearly communicate with museum visitors, including, but not limited to, wayfinding signage, digital screens, and donor recognition.
• Participate in collaborative planning and design development processes.
• Solicit and evaluate multiple quotes from outside vendors, contractors and printers.
• Manage project development and production schedules for assigned tasks.
• Participate in departmental budgeting.
• Tracking of project expenses compared to budget.
• Work effectively with volunteers and interns.
• Coordinate projects with outside contract designers when necessary.
• Build consensus across different departments for cohesive design programs.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or equivalent. A background in art history is a plus.

Work Experience: The ideal candidate will have one to three years of experience in print-based graphic design and production.

Skills and Abilities:
• Excellent skill in developing, planning, and implementing high-quality graphics.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating design work in a variety of areas.
• Strong page layout and typographical skills.
• Knowledge of printing techniques, including offset, digital, and large-scale output and on-press supervision.
• Be versed in both digital and photographic techniques and their utilization in printing production.
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (In Design, Illustrator, and Photoshop).
• 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.
• Excellent work-flow organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• 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:

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

Interested candidates should send their resume, references, portfolio, 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

Job Summary: The Public Program Coordinator is an important member of the education and engagement department providing support to various public performances, programs, and events organized by the community engagement, experiential learning, and interpretation teams. The successful candidate is comfortable with a fast-paced working environment, is adept at managing multiple projects at various stages of implementation, thrives on organization and structure, is at ease with technology, is adaptable to changing priorities, is a team player, has excellent customer service skills, and has experience planning and implementing music or performing arts programs such as concerts, dance or theatrical performances, and films.  Weekends and evenings required, likely work schedule is Wednesday–Sunday.

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: 
• Supports the community engagement, experiential learning, and interpretation teams with the planning, execution, and evaluation of fee-based and free, on-site and off-site programs for audiences of all ages including lectures, performances, films, special events, and more;
• Leads logistical planning for Frist Arts Fest, including organizing interdepartmental planning meetings;
• Writes program descriptions; collaborates with communications and publications staff to ensure programs are promoted and have appropriate signage;
• Attends and facilitates programs with day-of logistics, including greeting presenters, welcoming and checking-in guests, set up, and clean up;
• Coordinates program and event set up with Special Events Director, Security, IT, and other staff; attends weekly Events Meeting to communicate program needs; creates room diagrams
• Oversees and implements all program requirements, including audio visual production in collaboration with IT staff;
• Answers and appropriately directs e-mails and general telephone calls regarding education department programs. Provides information about education and community engagement programs to the public, members, volunteers, and staff;
• Communicates with outside presenters to ensure deliverables, such as contracts, liability forms, background screenings, biographies and headshots, and presentations are sent and received in a timely manner;
• Coordinates contracts, payments, travel arrangements and itineraries for outside presenters in collaboration with Education Coordinator;
• Ensures accurate and up-to-date program information is provided to Engagement Coordinator for scheduling software program and updates departmental program calendar;
• Ensures events have staff and/or volunteer support by coordinating with guest services and education staff;
• Assist with tracking budget expenses and assists with monthly forecasting;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and at ease learning new software programs, i.e. for scheduling and registration programs;
• Works with staff and volunteers in a positive and constructive manner;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

Work Experience: 2-5 years’ experience working in museums, cultural institutions, or event spaces; experience in musical, theatrical, film, or other performing arts public programming required.

Skills and Abilities:
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public speaking;
• Excellent organizational, time management, and analytical skills;  
• Ability to handle events of large and small scale;
• Ability to take initiative and prioritize tasks; investigates and solves problems;
• Ability to handle multiple tasks;  
• Ability to work with close attention to detail;   
• Ability to contribute creatively in a team-oriented workplace;   
• Ability to work effectively with people on a personal level, 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. 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

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

Employer of Record: Nashville Talent Payment
Location: Frist Art Museum
Supervised by: Experiential Learning Director
Hours: 5 to 25 hours per month based on need
Pay: $16.00 per hour

Work Details: The On-Call Martin ArtQuest Facilitator supports learning and engagement in the Martin ArtQuest Gallery, the Frist Art Museum’s interactive gallery. Responsibilities include maintaining the successful daily management of ArtQuest and facilitating the exploration of art stations and artmaking with people of all ages and abilities. The Martin ArtQuest Facilitator uses the highest level of interpersonal skills to work cohesively within a team to provide exceptional guest experiences. Evening and weekend hours are required, as well as administrative holidays.

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:
• Work with co-workers to properly staff Martin ArtQuest Gallery at all times; Maintain regular and harmonious communication regarding daily operations of ArtQuest.
• Monitor, assess, evaluate, and adjust the interactive gallery to provide a positive learning environment for guests of all ages.
• Manage ArtQuest during both slow and peak visitation, utilizing volunteer resources and time management skills to ensure an orderly environment.
• Facilitate positive self-directed learning and art making experiences for intergenerational learners as individuals, in family units, and in large groups.
• Observe and administer all operational procedures cleaning protocols to ensure a healthy and orderly environment for guests, staff, and volunteers.
• Ensure the safety of guests, volunteers, and original works of art.
• Maintain all technology components in ArtQuest.
• Supervise volunteers in their support of ArtQuest and their interaction with the public and assist with training and provide daily support to them.
• Manage inventory by assisting with receiving orders, organizing supplies, and keeping storage spaces clean and orderly.
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of exhibitions, programs, and museum policies.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in education, art education, or studio art preferred. Applicants currently enrolled in a relevant degreed program may also apply.

Work Experience: One to two years experience in an educational or museum environment preferred. Relevant experience will also be considered.

Skills and Abilities:
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work directly with casual museum guests, teachers, and students of all ages and great diversity with tact and diplomacy.
• Flexible and adaptable to working in a dynamic and changing work environment.
• Self-starter; Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, make informed decisions, and anticipate and solve challenges in a unique work environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively via verbal and electronic interaction.
• Ability to contribute creatively to a team-oriented workplace.
• Basic knowledge of, or willingness to learn, educational theory, human development, and artmaking processes.

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
• Exposure to crowds

Pay rate: $16.00/hr

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

Job Summary: Provide the very best customer service. All workers must be multi-task oriented, flexible, even keeled and have the ability to interact easily with the Frist’s diverse client base. 

Specific Job Functions:    
• Be familiar with and sell the many, oft-changing array of merchandise in the Frist Gift Shop;       
• Assist with visual displays as requested;
• Serve customers and members in a manner that helps ensure an excellent Frist experience.

General Job Functions:
• Familiar with computer software applications as applies to retail operation;
• Create and follow through on sales transactions to assure customer’s complete satisfaction;
• Wrap or bag merchandise for customers for carry-out and/or shipment.

Skills and Abilities:
• Must have cash handling experience;
• Multi-task oriented and willing to do whatever the retail day demands;
• Must have a demeanor to remain calm in all situations.

Education and/or Experience: College degree or high school diploma with 2-3 years of retail experience. 

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:

• Ability to bend, climb, stoop to assist customers and with staging of the store;
• Ability to lift 25 pounds;
• Ability to stand for long periods of time to assist visitors with merchandise.

Pay rate: $16.00/hr

Interested candidates, please contact:
Sheri Horn, Human Resources Director
Email: shorn@fristartmuseum.org or 615.744-3320

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