Museum Operations and Public Engagement Manager

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

Museum Operations and Public Engagement Manager

Museum Operations and Public Engagement Manager

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Museum Operations and Public Engagement Manager at Belmont University.

Employment Type

Staff

Internal Job Category

Exempt (Staff)
Full-Time

Department

Library Services

Hours

37.5

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the University Archivist and Gallery Curator, the Museum Operations and Public Engagement Manger will provide front-line management and curatorial support for the Gallery of Iconic Guitars and the Frederick Hart Studio Museum.

Primary position 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.
• Plans, coordinates, and oversees gallery events and facility rentals, serving as the primary museum liaison for clients and campus partners.
• 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.

The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

This position is funded through a limited discretionary funding source. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of funding. The University reserves the right to modify or discontinue the position based on funding availability.

Required Qualifications

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:

• Form diverse leaders of character;
• Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service;
• And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to identify issues, obtain relevant information, relate and compare data from different sources, and identify alternative solutions.
• Critical Thinking: Interprets and seeks information, uses independent reasoning to diagnose the root cause of situations or issues, identifies and tests solutions and thinks beyond what is typical or customary. Uses information to determine benefits and impact in making decision and/or recommendations.
• Project/Program/Service Management: Ability to coordinate and administer programs/project activities and protocols. Ability to manage resources, monitor activities, and assess risks and quality issues associated with the program/project.
• Written and Oral Communications: Ability to present information to individuals or groups; ability to deliver presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience. Ability to convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals either verbally or in writing to ensure that they understand the information and the message. Ability to listen and respond appropriately to others. Ability to impact and influence others to further the institution’s strategic objectives.
• Technical, Computer, and Software Skills: Ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and basic databases and software. Prior experience with Salesforce would be considered a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a changing environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with others.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to respond to high-pressure situations. Ability to thrive in an environment of hard work.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree in public history, museum studies, history or other equivalent major is required. Master's degree is preferred.

Required Experience

Experience working with museum or archival collections. Demonstrated knowledge of archival and preservation concepts, methodology, and techniques. 1-3 years experience is preferred,

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

Belmont University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Belmont University is a Christ-centered community. The University faculty, administration, and staff uphold Jesus as the Christ and as the measure for all things. As a community seeking to uphold Christian standards of morality, ethics, and conduct, Belmont University holds high expectations of each person who chooses to join the community. In compliance with federal law, including provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973/the Americans with Disabilities Act, Belmont University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, or sexual orientation in its administration of education policies, programs or activities; its admissions policies; or employment. Consistent with applicable civil rights law, the University primarily hires employees of the Christian faith who are committed to support the mission of the University. The University has appointed the Chief Human Resources Officer/Deputy Title IX Coordinator to serve as coordinator of non-discrimination compliance for staff and faculty. The Director of Institutional Equity and Compliance and Title IX Coordinator serves as coordinator of compliance for Title IX (sex discrimination) issues and questions for students. Click here to learn more.

*In accordance with accrediting standards for its professional education programs in law and medicine, the University does not apply religious criteria in hiring employees within those programs. All employees hired by the University, regardless of religious faith, shall be committed to Belmont’s Christ-centered, student-focused mission.

Belmont's Office of Human Resources will conduct ongoing evaluations of the means by which candidates for employment are sought, to the end that the pool of candidates will include qualified women, minorities, veteransand disabled individuals. Belmont University is an equal opportunity employer under all applicable civil rights laws.