What are the responsibilities and job description for the Studio B Assistant (Part-Time) position at Country Music Hall Of Fame and Museum?
Description
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Studio B Assistant/Staff Engineer Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Museum 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 and provides diverse learning opportunities through educational programs, publications, and exhibitions. The core exhibit follows the story of country music from its folk beginnings through its evolution as a commercial art form. Rotating exhibits examine a broad range of topics, from country classics to 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.
What We Offer for Part-Time Hourly Staff:
Duties include maintaining Studio B, its artifacts, instruments and equipment; facilitating tours and tour recordings and ensuring the safety of Studio B as well as its artifacts. The position will report to the Studio B Manager and is an on site position.
Specific Duties Include:
Minimum Requirements:
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. The museum promotes an environment of respect, communication, and understanding, while actively providing opportunities for all employees of all backgrounds the skills, experience, and information necessary to succeed. 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://www.countrymusichalloffame.org/careers
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Studio B Assistant/Staff Engineer Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Museum 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 and provides diverse learning opportunities through educational programs, publications, and exhibitions. The core exhibit follows the story of country music from its folk beginnings through its evolution as a commercial art form. Rotating exhibits examine a broad range of topics, from country classics to 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.
What We Offer for Part-Time Hourly Staff:
- Competitive Pay
- Paid Vacation and Sick Days
- Paid Floating Holidays (1)
- Time and a Half Holiday Pay
- 401(K) with Potential for Up to 3% Employer Match
- Employee Assistance Program (Free Counseling and Legal Services)
- Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
- FREE 24/7 Downtown Parking and Transit Benefits
- Continuing Professional Offerings
- Complimentary Museum Admission (For Yourself, Family, and Friends)
- Reciprocal Partnerships with Local Venues (The Nashville Zoo, Dollywood Theme & Water Parks, National Museum of African American Music, tours at The Opry and The Ryman Auditorium, and more)
- Up to 25% Discount in Retail Stores and Onsite Restaurant Venues
- Opportunities to Attend Exhibit Openings, Concerts and Special Events
- Employee Engagement Activities and Opportunities
- Volunteering and Community Engagement Opportunities
Duties include maintaining Studio B, its artifacts, instruments and equipment; facilitating tours and tour recordings and ensuring the safety of Studio B as well as its artifacts. The position will report to the Studio B Manager and is an on site position.
Specific Duties Include:
- Serve as engineer for recording packages.
- Serve as on-site staff engineer for special project recordings.
- Facilitate public tours, group tours, recording packages, and educational programs.
- Maintain function and aesthetics of building, studio and other areas. This includes small electrical repairs, small plumbing repairs, HVAC, building cosmetics, Etc.
- Continually research Studio B history to verify accuracy of tour material.
- Manage, update, and organize song collection on iPads for tour purposes.
- Ensure safety of historical artifacts during daily operation as well as any special events.
- Create visual and audio content for Studio B’s social media and overall web presence.
- Clerical responsibilities including inventories, filing, maintaining forms, calendars and other activities.
- Assist with electronics repairs/restoration, maintenance of studio instruments, artifacts, Etc. This includes scheduling and overseeing monthly piano tunings for the Steinway Grand Piano and quarterly tuning of Lyon & Healy Tack Piano.
Minimum Requirements:
- Must have at least 1 year of experience working in a recording studio facility
- Must be able to work weekends (Friday – Sunday)
- Candidate should have a thorough understanding and working knowledge of professional recording studio operations including familiarity with standard recording studio equipment functions, DAW software, operations protocol and basic recording studio maintenance.
- Experience working in a commercial recording facility including music recording and recording equipment maintenance.
- Bachelor degree in related field preferred.
- Candidate should have a thorough understanding and working knowledge of professional recording studio operations including familiarity with standard recording studio equipment functions, DAW software, operations protocol and basic recording studio maintenance.
- Must have an in depth understanding of the history of Historic RCA Studio B and its role in the Nashville community and music recording history. Must also have a solid understanding of the mission of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
- Candidate must enjoy meeting and working with the public and possess strong customer service skills with a “can do” attitude.
- Must possess skills to assist with basic building maintenance and management.
- Written and verbal proficiency in organizational communication skills including use of Microsoft Office software is required.
- Must be willing to learn or have experience with scheduling software.
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. The museum promotes an environment of respect, communication, and understanding, while actively providing opportunities for all employees of all backgrounds the skills, experience, and information necessary to succeed. 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://www.countrymusichalloffame.org/careers