Gallery Operations & Public Engagement Lead

Belmont University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmont University is seeking a Museum Operations and Public Engagement Manager to lead front-line operations for the Gallery of Iconic Guitars and the Frederick Hart Studio Museum. You will manage docents, visitor services, scheduling, and event coordination, working with campus partners and the University Archivist.

Ideal candidates have a background in public history or museum studies, with experience in archival practices and a collaborative, service-oriented mindset in a university setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public history, museum studies, history or equivalent.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience with museum or archival collections and preservation concepts.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates day-to-day operations of the Gallery of Iconic Guitars and Frederick Hart Studio Museum, including docent management and tours.
• Creates staffing schedules for student workers and coordinates gallery events and facility rentals.
• Oversees museum liaison activities with clients and campus partners and assists with registrar duties.
• Supports archival duties in University Archives and Special Collections when possible.
• Collaborates on exhibits and supports collection maintenance under the Gallery Curator.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Critical Thinking

Project/Program/Service Management

Written and Oral Communications

Technical, Computer, and Software

Multitasking

Relationship Building

Thriving in fast-paced environments

Diversity collaboration

Education

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

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Belmont University is seeking a Museum Operations and Public Engagement Manager to lead front-line operations for the Gallery of Iconic Guitars and the Frederick Hart Studio Museum. You will manage docents, visitor services, scheduling, and event coordination, working with campus partners and the University Archivist.

Ideal candidates have a background in public history or museum studies, with experience in archival practices and a collaborative, service-oriented mindset in a university setting.