Fine Metals Studio Manager — Metal Museum

American Craft Council; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

IRA match

Job summary

The Metal Museum is seeking a Fine Metal Studio Manager to oversee the daily operation and educational use of the Fine Metal and Enameling Studios. You will plan, lead, and evaluate classes and workshops, and coordinate across the Museum's metal studios.

You will teach adult and youth programming, lead tours, engage with the community, and support workforce development initiatives. The role requires flexibility, with occasional evenings and weekends, and a commitment to inclusive programming.

Qualifications

• Manages classes and workshops from planning through evaluation.
• Coordinates administration of classes offered in collaboration with Metal Studios staff.
• Provides instruction for adult and youth programming, including classes, workshops, hands-on activities, and workforce development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Leads tours and supports community engagement efforts.
• Oversees daily operation of the Fine Metal Studio and Enameling Studios.
• Plans, delivers and evaluates education programs for diverse audiences.

Skills

Studio management

Program development

Instruction

Community engagement

Team coordination

Job description

The Fine Metal Studio Manager oversees the daily operation and educational use of the Museum’s Fine Metal and Enameling Studios. This position manages classes and workshops from planning through evaluation. The Manager also coordinates the administration of classes offered in the Museum’s other Metal Studios in collaboration with Metal Studios staff. This Manager provides instruction for adult and youth programming, including classes, workshops, hands-on activities, and workforce development initiatives. The Fine Metal Studio Manager also leads tours and supports community engagement efforts.

The work week for this position is Tuesday – Saturday, 9:00 AM – 5:00PM. Additional hours (nights and weekends) may be required. All full-time staff are expected to be available to assist with Museum events. All Museum staff must be available the week before, during and after Repair Days, which is held annually in the fall.

Salary starts at $50,000. Salary is contingent on experience and ability. Benefits include health and dental insurance and a 3% Simple IRA employer match after 2 years of employment.

The Metal Museum is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourage all qualified professionals to apply