Blacksmithing & Fabrication Manager

Choose901; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

3% Simple IRA employer match after 2 y

Paid time off (vacation/sick holidays)

Museum-observed holidays

Job summary

The Metal Museum in Memphis seeks a Blacksmithing & Fabrication Manager to assist the Director in overseeing the Windgate Metal Studios operations. You will supervise apprentices, interns, and staff, teach classes, and provide public demonstrations while managing commissions and daily studio operations.

Full-time, salaried role with 40 hour weeks, expected weekend work, and occasional evenings. Benefits include health insurance, PTO, and a 3% Simple IRA after two years; salary is contingent on

Qualifications

• This role oversees the Blacksmithing & Fabrication Studios operations.
• Supervises apprentices and interns and supports teaching classes.
• Prepares and demonstrates public demonstrations; manages commissions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Blacksmithing & Fabrication Studios operations.
• Supervise apprentices and interns; teach classes and demonstrations.
• Manage commissions and ensure smooth daily studio operations.

Job description

Assist the Director of the Windgate Metal Studios in all aspects of overseeing the operations of the Blacksmithing & Fabrication Studios, including overseeing the apprentice(s) and interns, teaching classes, providing public demonstrations, overseeing commissions, and maintaining studio operations.

The employee is required to stand, walk and/or sit for long periods of time. They must have physical dexterity and the ability to carefully handle objects, as well as the ability to lift and move items of various weights and sizes. Position includes lifting and/or moving objects of 20+ lbs.

This is a full-time, salaried position with a minimum expectation of 40 hours per week. The current schedule includes one weekend day each week. Additional hours (nights and weekends) may be required. All full-time staff are expected to be available to assist with Museum events as requested. All Museum staff are required to be available the week before, during, and after Repair Days, which is held annually in the fall.

The Blacksmithing & Fabrication Manager will have access to the Blacksmithing & Fabrication Studios for personal projects as outlined in the Metal Studios Usage Policy. Access to the Foundry, Repairs & Restoration Lab and the Fine Metal Studio for personal projects will be granted by special permission and may incur shop and material charges as outlined in the Metal Studios Usage Policy and is subject to availability.

This is a salaried position that includes PTO (vacation days, sick leave and Museum observed holidays). Salary is contingent on experience and ability. Benefits include health insurance and a 3% Simple IRA employer match after 2 years of employment.