Careers & Internships

The Environment:
The Frist Art Museum is a non-collecting institution committed to presenting temporary exhibitions of the world’s art from all cultures, periods, and in all mediums, offering art-related programs onsite and in the community the institution was created to serve. The Frist Art Museum opened in April 2001 in Nashville’s historic downtown post office building. Its development was the result of community involvement and cooperation from the public and private sectors which developed this institution that now serves as a hub of Nashville’s flourishing arts community.

We believe in the power of art for feeding the soul, addressing social ills, giving voice to the disenfranchised, and breaking down the barriers of ignorance, misunderstanding, and all forms of discrimination.

It is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Members of the Board of Trustees are broadly varied, comprised of corporate leaders of national renown, educators, artists, community activists, and collectors.

The city of Nashville is steadfast in its commitment to the arts, as evidenced by the explosion of new galleries, important art exhibitions at the city’s existing institutions, and the formation of new visual and performing arts organizations. This growth is raising awareness of the arts to new and exciting levels in the city.

Job Summary:
The Major Gifts Officer is an experienced frontline fundraiser responsible for expanding the Frist Art Museum’s pipeline of leadership and major gift supporters through the identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individuals and families.

With a particular emphasis on new relationship development, the Major Gifts Officer will build and manage a portfolio of prospective donors with the capacity and interest to make significant philanthropic investments in the Frist. The Officer will develop individualized strategies that connect donor interests with the Museum’s mission and priorities and move relationships toward leadership, transformational, and future campaign-level giving.

The Major Gifts Officer works closely with the Chief Development Officer, Development colleagues, Museum leadership, trustees, and volunteer leaders to continually expand and strengthen the Frist’s philanthropic community.

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.

Major Gift Fundraising & Portfolio Management
Build and manage an active portfolio of major gift prospects and donors.
· Develop individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies with clear next steps, ask amounts, and timelines.
· Conduct meaningful donor visits focused on understanding interests, motivations, and philanthropic priorities.
· Solicit and close significant philanthropic gifts, including five- and six-figure commitments.
· Develop compelling proposals and gift opportunities aligned with donor interests and Museum priorities.
· Provide thoughtful stewardship that strengthens long-term relationships and creates opportunities for future investment.

Prospect Discovery & Qualification
· Identify and qualify new major gift prospects through research, referrals, membership, events, wealth screening, community networks, and other sources.
· Proactively develop relationships with individuals and families who have not yet established a significant philanthropic relationship with the Museum.
· Engage new Nashville residents, community leaders, and other prospective supporters with significant philanthropic capacity.
· Work with trustees, Development Council members, donors, and volunteer ambassadors to generate introductions and referrals.
· Partner with Membership & Development colleagues to prioritize and evaluate prospective donors.

Moves Management & Pipeline Development
Move prospects intentionally through discovery, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
· Maintain accurate and timely relationship plans, contact reports, proposals, and prospect information in Tessitura.
· Regularly review portfolio progress, major gift pipeline, and solicitation strategies with the Chief Development Officer.
· Evaluate and qualify prospects consistently so that time and resources remain focused on the strongest opportunities.
· Contribute to the continued development of a healthy pipeline of leadership, transformational, and future campaign-level donors.

Institutional & Volunteer Partnership
· Collaborate with Development colleagues to coordinate prospect strategy and relationship ownership.
· Engage the Executive Director & CEO, curators, educators, trustees, donors, and other institutional leaders strategically in cultivation and solicitation.
· Work with volunteer ambassadors and other Museum supporters to identify prospects, open doors, and advance relationships.
· Use exhibitions, programs, events, and other Museum experiences intentionally as opportunities for donor cultivation and stewardship.
· Develop a strong understanding of the Frist’s exhibitions, education programs, access and community engagement initiatives, and institutional priorities in order to articulate compelling opportunities for philanthropic investment.

Education: Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.

Work Experience: Minimum 7 years progressively responsible fundraising experience, including experience in major gifts and individual giving.

Skills and Abilities:
· Demonstrated success cultivating, soliciting, and closing five- and six-figure gifts from individuals and families.
· Experience managing an active portfolio through the full donor cycle.
· Demonstrated ability to identify and develop new philanthropic relationships in addition to managing established donors.
· Strong understanding of moves management, prospect strategy, and major gift pipeline development.
· Exceptional interpersonal skills and genuine curiosity about donors, their interests, and philanthropic motivations.
· Confidence initiating relationships with high-capacity individuals and moving relationships toward solicitation.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience developing donor proposals and gift opportunities.
· Strong judgment, discretion, organization, and follow-through.
· Experience using a CRM to manage portfolios, document activity, and track pipeline progress.
· Ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership, trustees, volunteers, colleagues, and donors.
· Availability for occasional evening and weekend donor and Museum events.

Measures of Success
Success will be measured through:
· New qualified major gift prospects.
· Meaningful donor and prospect visits.
· Portfolio movement from discovery through solicitation.
· Major gift proposals and solicitations.
· New five- and six-figure philanthropic commitments.
· Growth in leadership and major gift donors.
· Growth and health of the future major gift pipeline.
· Effective use of trustees and volunteer leaders to generate introductions and advance relationships.

What Success Looks Like: The Frist continually expands its community of significant philanthropic supporters, with a healthy pipeline of new relationships progressing toward leadership, transformational, and future campaign-level investment.

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.

Hours: 12-20 hours per week
Pay: $20.00 per hour

Job Summary:
The Museum Art Teacher assists the Education and Community Engagement team in the implementation of PreK–12 school programs and tours. The Museum Art Teacher will lead interactive, curriculum-connected gallery lessons in connection with museum exhibitions and will serve as an ambassador of the Frist Art Museum. The Museum Art Teacher will primarily work onsite at the Frist Art Museum for approximately 12–20 hours a week. Ideal candidates should be fluent Spanish speakers able to teach limited English proficient Spanish-speaking audiences.

Schedules will vary, but applicants should generally be available Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays between 9 a.m.–1 p.m. This is a temporary position to begin in September 2026 and continue through May 2027 with the option to recommit for future terms.

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:
• Learn about upcoming exhibitions by attending related meetings and trainings, as well as independently studying, researching, and completing assignments.
• Collaborate with staff to develop lessons which meet the diverse needs of students.
• Implement gallery lessons for PreK-12 school groups.
• Review lesson plans before each program.
• Communicate with fellow Museum Art Teachers to plan tour stops and timing.
• Prepare hands-on materials for your programs.
• Greet PreK-12 school groups and review museum guidelines.
• Submit program reflections and feedback regularly.
• Facilitate occasional virtual tours for school groups on request.
• Facilitate occasional special gallery teaching programs for non-school audiences on request.
• Accept projects as assigned by supervisor.
• Ensure the safety of the public is provided for at all Frist Art Museum programs.

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

Work Experience: Three or more years of experience teaching in a classroom, museum, cultural organization, or community setting preferred.

Skills and Abilities:
• Deep knowledge of the visual arts.
• Ability to adapt lessons and present to learners of various ages (PreK-12) and experience.
• Strong classroom/group management
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal qualities such as positive attitude, organized, open and receptive, thoughtful, flexible, responsive, patient, and empathetic.
• Multilingual ability is preferred, especially in Spanish and/or Arabic.

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.

Job Summary
The Gallery Attendant is a temporary contract position employed through Nashville Talent Payment, Inc. This position requires weekday, evening, weekend, and holiday availability. The weekly schedule will be Thursday through Monday. The museum is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and staff will be scheduled off on those days. The Frist Art Museum is also closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. See daily museum hours below.

Reporting to the Visitor Services Assistant Director, the Gallery Attendant is responsible for facilitating visitors’ use of virtual reality (VR) equipment featured in Shimmer: Dreaming the Posthuman exhibition. The installation showcases the work of two artists and will be on view from September 24, 2026, through January 3, 2027. Responsibilities include welcoming visitors, providing orientation to the VR experience, assisting with the safe operation and maintenance of the equipment, and sharing information about the artists and exhibition. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Essential Job Functions
· Welcome visitors and provide a friendly, engaging introduction to the Frist Art Museum.
· Orient visitors to the VR experience, including proper use of the headset and safety guidelines.
· Discuss the featured artists and their work within the context of the exhibition.
· Monitor the VR installation, ensuring safe and appropriate use, including informing visitors that the experience is recommended for ages 13 and older.
· Clean and sanitize VR headsets and accessories between uses, and recharge equipment as needed.
· Monitor the condition and functionality of VR equipment and promptly report technical issues to the Visitor Services Assistant Director.
· Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience
· High school diploma or equivalent required.
· Bachelor’s degree in art, art history, museum studies, or a related field preferred.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
· Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
· Ability to interact with visitors of all ages and abilities in a welcoming, informative, and respectful manner.
· Interest in contemporary art and willingness to learn about the exhibition and feature artists.
· Comfortable using or learning virtual reality technology.
· Ability to stand for extended periods and perform light physical tasks, including cleaning and handling VR equipment.

Compensation for this position is $18.00 per hour.

Candidates for employment must have reached at least their eighteenth birthday and must successfully pass a background check.

Interested candidates may download the application on the Frist website or send their résumé and references to:

Sheri Horn, Human Resources Director
Frist Art Museum
919 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37203
shorn@fristartmuseum.org
Fax: 615.744-3339

Current museum hours:
· Monday: 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
· Tuesday: Closed
· Wednesday: Closed
· Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
· Friday: 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
· Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
· Sunday: 1:00–5:30 p.m.

Open hours and days of the Frist Art Museum are subject to change.

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.

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