Careers & Internships

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

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

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 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. 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 January 2026 and continue through May 2026 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

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

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.

Employer of Record: Nashville Talent Payment
Location: Frist Art Museum
Supervised by: ArtQuest Manager
Hours: 5 to 25 hours per month based on need
Pay: $17.00 per hour

Work Details: The On-Call Martin ArtQuest Worker 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 Worker uses the highest level of interpersonal skills to work cohesively within a team to provide exceptional guest experiences. Weekly availability on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m.-5:45 p.m. and Thursday afternoons and evenings from 5:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. are required. Evening and weekend hours are preferred, 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 Frist Art Museum staff to properly staff Martin ArtQuest Gallery at all times.
• Maintain regular and harmonious communication regarding daily operations of ArtQuest.
• Facilitate, assess, evaluate, and adjust the interactive gallery to provide a positive learning environment for guests of all ages, including staffing various artmaking stations.
• Support 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 implement 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 knowledge and understanding of exhibitions, programs, and museum policies.

Education: High School degree required. Bachelor’s degree in education, art education, or studio art preferred. Applicants currently enrolled in a relevant degreed program will also be considered.

Work Experience: Customer service required. 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.
• Strong team member with ability to support colleagues and assess team needs.
• 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.
• 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

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 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.