Assistant Chief of Exhibitions-Tennessee State Museum, Nashville, TN

Tennessee State Museum, Nashville, TN
Brand new facility opening October 2018

Under the direction of the Director of Exhibitions, the Assistant Chief of Exhibitions will work closely with exhibition project teams on the design, fabrication, installation, and de-installation of temporary, traveling, and permanent exhibitions for the new facility opening October 2018. This talented and goal-oriented person would play a key role in creating memorable visitor experiences.


Main responsibilities include; working collaboratively with designers, curators, content developers, preparators, registrars, and outside vendors to create immersive, story-driven spaces; developing institutional procedures and standards for all aspects of exhibition installation/deinstallation including unloading/loading crates, unpacking/packing art and artifacts; preparing and installing artworks, graphics, and gallery technology; upkeep and maintenance of all exhibition galleries; producing planning schedules and other documentation.


A strong candidate will have experience in all phases of the exhibition development process, good knowledge of exhibit fabrication techniques and museum design materials, excellent framing and art handling skills, high level of fluency with MS Office, strong organizational and communication skills (verbal, written, and illustrative), and ability to work in a collaborative environment. Exhibition design skills and ability to use Adobe CS Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Sketch-Up is a plus.


Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to five years in one or a combination of the following: 1) professional museum or historic site work; 2) paraprofessional museum work in exhibit preparation; 3) professional experience in the instruction or research in art, history, or museum science; 4) professional library experience; or 5) professional experience in fundraising or promotional marketing activities; the above experience must include at least two years of professional museum work, supervision of paraprofessional museum staff, professional post-secondary instruction in art, history, museum science, professional fundraising, or promotional marketing.


Substitution of Education for Experience: Graduate coursework credit received from an accredited college or university in art, history, museum science, library science, anthropology, education, industrial design, advertising, architecture, business administration, or marketing may substitute for the required experience, on a year-for year basis, to a maximum of two years, there being no substitution for the required specific experience (e.g., 36 graduate quarter hours in one or a combination of the above listed fields may be substituted for one year of the required experience). OR Experience equivalent to four years of paraprofessional museum experience in exhibit preparation with the State of Tennessee including two years supervising museum staff, or four years of professional museum work with the State of Tennessee.

Position will be available through 5/22/18. Apply on State of Tennessee jobs website.