Description

Summer Instructor (Seasonal part time; hourly)

The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum has an opening for a part-time non-exempt Taylor Swift Education Center Instructor in the Education Department.

Company Overview: Located in the heart of downtown Nashville, the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum documents and interprets the history of country music—a musical genre and culture central to the identity of the city, the state, and the nation. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the museum proudly combines subject expertise, ambitious research, and preservation of an unparalleled collection with expressions of creativity in music, art, and history. The museum collects artifacts that illustrate the evolving history and traditions of country music while providing diverse learning opportunities. The core exhibit follows the story of country music from its folk beginnings through its emergence as a commercial art form. Rotating exhibits examine a broad range of topics, from country classics to ultra-contemporary and emerging artists in American Currents. The museum owns Hatch Show Print, a letterpress print shop opened in 1879, and it operates Historic RCA Studio B, where Elvis Presley and many others recorded.

Departmental Overview: Charged with the mission of educating varied audiences about country music, the education department develops programs and resources that illuminate the stories, themes, and music explored in the museum’s galleries. Serving nearly 100,000 people per year through 1,000 programs, the education department supports students of all ages, from school groups and families who engage in hands-on learning activities to general museum guests who experience performance presentations during their visit. A creative and curious team, education staff is composed of traditional and nontraditional educators, including classroom teachers, visual artists, historians, museum educators, and professional musicians. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum educators share a passion for country music, popular culture, and lifelong learning and regularly collaborate to develop and implement dynamic educational offerings commensurate with one of the most-visited history museums in America.

Job Overview: The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum seeks highly energetic, friendly, and outgoing instructors to engage family groups and young visitors in the Taylor Swift Education Center throughout the summer. These enthusiastic individuals will inspire and encourage creativity and curiosity in children and family guests by being a welcoming presence at the beginning of the museum experience and sharing information on programming and gallery activities to ensure a fun and successful visit. Instructors will help facilitate programs in the Taylor Swift Education Center, including art and design, dance, music, and toddler activities.

Specific Job Duties: 

• Welcome visitors as they enter the Taylor Swift Education Center, with increased attention given to family groups and teen visitors;
• Provide a museum overview and offer gallery activities;
• Encourage full range of participation in museum offerings by providing information on programs and self-guided opportunities;
• Lead Creative Zone drop-in art-making programs, including program preparations, teaching and assisting participants throughout the activity;
• Maintain and organize educational materials throughout the Taylor Swift Education Center and museum galleries;
• Oversee distribution and organization of scavenger hunt prizes;
• Understand and be responsive to the needs of diverse family visitors;
• Track and report participation;
• Support the education department and visitor engagement in the Taylor Swift Education Center as needed.

Requirements

 Minimum Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with children, preferably in a teaching capacity.
• Previous customer service experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of inquiry-based learning, and object-based learning frameworks.
• Passion for and knowledge of country music, popular culture, and Nashville history.
• Understanding of Microsoft Office Suite
• Bilingual

Essential Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and abilities needed for success in the position):

• Excellent customer service and communication skills with comfort and confidence interacting with the general public.
• Professional independence, initiative, and self-discipline.
• Passion for museums and non-traditional education spaces.
• Charismatic and enthusiastic personality.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Superior creativity and critical thinking skills.

Conditions of Employment:

• Weekend work required
• Availability for 20 to 29 hours per week.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• $20.00 per hour. 

Notes to Applicant:

The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is an equal opportunity employer. We respect the varied attributes, characteristics, and perspectives that make each person unique, and we believe that fostering a culture of inclusion is essential to institutional excellence. The museum promotes an environment of respect, communication, and understanding, while actively seeking opportunities to learn about and establish practices that further facilitate equity. The museum does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, political affiliation, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information or characteristics, age, membership in an employee organization, military or veteran status, or other non-merit factor. The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. 

We are a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer that welcomes all qualified candidates to apply for open positions. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its staff and visitors. All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and employment verification, including federally mandated E-verify processes, as required for position.

Due to the high volume of applications received for this position, hiring managers will only contact candidates they are interested in scheduling for an interview. Please refrain from calling to inquire about the status of your application. 

Please upload a resume and cover letter when applying for the position.

Applications are only accepted online on our career page https://countrymusichalloffame.org/careers