Gallery Operations & Public Engagement Lead

Association of Academic Museums & Galleries.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmont University invites applications for a Museum Operations and Public Engagement Manager who will oversee the Gallery of Iconic Guitars and the Frederick Hart Studio Museum. The role supports the University Archivist and Gallery Curator in daily operations, staff scheduling, tours, and events.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in public history or museum studies, experience with museum/archival collections, and strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public history, museum studies, history or other equivalent major.
• Demonstrated knowledge of archival and preservation concepts, methodology, and techniques.
• Experience working with museum or archival collections.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the day-to-day operations of the Gallery of Iconic Guitars and the Frederick Hart Studio Museum including docent management and training, visitor services, administrative duties, data management, and tours as assigned.
• Creates the schedule for student staffing of gallery spaces
• Creates and assists with special events and rentals in the galleries
• Collaborates on the curation of special exhibits
• Assists the Gallery Curator with registrar duties and collection maintenance
• Assists with archival duties in the University Archives and Special Collections when gallery operations allow

Skills

Multitasking

Oral & written communication

Relationship building

Data management

Visitor services

Education

Bachelor's degree in public history/museum studies/history

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

online databases

Job description

Belmont University invites applications for a Museum Operations and Public Engagement Manager who will oversee the Gallery of Iconic Guitars and the Frederick Hart Studio Museum. The role supports the University Archivist and Gallery Curator in daily operations, staff scheduling, tours, and events.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in public history or museum studies, experience with museum/archival collections, and strong communication and organizational skills.