Museum Program Assistant

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 08/29/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Opening Date/Time 08/29/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 09/13/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $3,229.00 - $4,041.00

Salary (Annually) $38,748.00 - $48,492.00

Job Type Full-Time

City, State Location Nashville, TN

Department State Museum

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.

Qualifying experience in educational system or professional museum work may be substituted for the required education, on a year for year basis, to a maximum of four years.

Complete a background clearance application which includes releasing all records involving any criminal history and a valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.

Examination Method:
Education and Experience,100%, for Preferred Service positions.

The Tennessee State Museum seeks a Museum Program Assistant to engage the public by leading historical tours and delivering educational programs at the Museum, the Tennessee State Capitol, and at off-site events. This role requires effective communication, strong public presentation skills, and a solid foundation in Tennessee history.

• Present historically accurate interpretive tours and educational programs for Museum exhibits and the Tennessee State Capitol.
• Research and learn Tennessee historical and geographical information to support high quality program delivery.
• Assess the age and knowledge level of tour groups to provide accessible, age appropriate content, including accommodations for special needs groups.
• Deliver statewide educational outreach such as teacher professional development, festivals, and conferences.
• Research, write, and develop curriculum content for educational programs delivered both virtually and on-site.
• Provide supervision and customer service in the Museum's children's gallery.
• Assist with maintaining and updating educational materials such as lesson plans and traveling trunks; recommend improvements to existing programs.
• Collect and report visitor data related to programs, tours, traveling trunks, and gallery visitation.
• Support the Museum Program Coordinator with scheduling groups and necessary program resources.
• Require weekend and holiday work to support museum operations and public-facing services.

• Decision Quality
• Instills Trust
• Communicates Effectively
• Plans and Aligns
• Customer Focus

• History and Archeology

• Judgment and Decision Making
• Active Learning and Listening
• Time Management
• Speaking

• Written Comprehension

• Personal Computer
• Telephone
• Printer/Copier/Scanner
• MS Office Software
• Motor Vehicle

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

• A valid driver's license
• For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

• Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.