Operations & Event Set-up Crew Member

Country Music Foundation•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum has an opening for a full-time non-exempt Operations and Event Set-up Crew Member in the Operations Department. 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. The Event Set-Up Crew Member will be responsible for the set-up and tear down of all events hosted by the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. This position will assist the Operations department with duties including setting up for public and private events, building walk-throughs, distribution of deliveries, and the organization of storage areas. Working hours are scheduled based on the event calendar, including nights, weekends and holidays. This position will report directly to the Manager of Operations. Please note this is not a production or audio visual position.

Requirements

High School diploma
Must be able to lift 75lbs.
Ability to multitask and problem solve
Upbeat and energetic
Team player
Strong communication skills a must
This job will require working with the public and staff members.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and some holidays.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in the hospitality industry a plus
Previous experience as an operations tech with similar work

Responsibilities

Duties include daily set up for events which include movement of tables, chairs, podiums, stage, pipe and drape, hanging of banners and other miscellaneous requests.
Ensure that event space is re-set at end of event for next business day.
Ensure that the entire front of house museum space is clean and organized throughout the day.
Ensure the cleanliness of the Facility, and event space meets CMHOFM expectations.
Perform housekeeping and janitorial duties such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, pressure washing, etc. when needed.
Support all CMHOFM staff and assist with interdepartmental requests.
Perform other duties assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Options
Competitive Pay
Paid Vacation and Sick Days
Paid Floating Holidays (2)
Time and a Half Holiday Pay
401(K) with 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
FSA and Dependent Care Options
Volunteering and Community Engagement Opportunities