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Join a talented team of employees who daily draw inspiration from the Frick’s world-class art exhibitions, rich, local history and beautiful grounds and gardens. If you’d like to find your passion and are ready to take that next step, apply for one of the opportunities listed below.
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The Frick Pittsburgh embraces diversity as a proposition that is central to the organization’s mission. In building and serving diverse audiences, the Frick affirms and supports diversity of persons and ideas both within the organization and the communities it serves.
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Summary: The Digital Marketing & Design Manager (DMDM) is an integral part of the marketing team and supports strategies intended to reach and build new audiences through a variety of engagement methods, including the Frick Pittsburgh’s website, social media channels, email marketing, mobile landscape app, and multiplex visitor information system. The DMDM will join the Frick’s highly collaborative, Marketing & Communications team and will bring fresh, strategic thinking to bear on the Frick’s marketing, ensuring that our digital channels offer a positive user experience and accurately reflect the organization’s values.
The DMDM will join the Frick—a multi-disciplinary cultural organization that includes a fine art museum, transportation museum, historic house museum, and arboretum—at a time of renewal and positive change. The museum’s Strategic Plan and Equity Commitments center the needs of current and prospective visitors, including those who haven’t previously thought of the Frick as a place for them. Projects now under way—including a brand strategy assessment; major capital improvements focused on accessibility, environmental impact, and preservation; and a multi-year project to reinvigorate and decolonize the Clayton tour—aim to serve guests of all ages and backgrounds.
The DMDM will join the Frick—a multi-disciplinary cultural organization that includes a fine art museum, transportation museum, historic house museum, and arboretum—at a time of renewal and positive change. The museum’s Strategic Plan and Equity Commitments center the needs of current and prospective visitors, including those who haven’t previously thought of the Frick as a place for them. Projects now under way—including a brand strategy assessment; major capital improvements focused on accessibility, environmental impact, and preservation; and a multi-year project to reinvigorate and decolonize the Clayton tour—aim to serve guests of all ages and backgrounds.
- Must have a commitment to fostering a workplace culture of Equity and Inclusion.
- Please note that all employees must be able to show proof of COVID vaccination and booster.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m., some weekend and evening work required
Reports to: Director of Marketing & Communications
Status: Full-time, Exempt with benefits
Salary: $49,657 - $62,071, based on experience
Reports to: Director of Marketing & Communications
Status: Full-time, Exempt with benefits
Salary: $49,657 - $62,071, based on experience
Responsibilities:
I. Website and Digital Channels (50%)
- Manage the Frick Pittsburgh’s website
- Monitor website user experience (UX), identify opportunities for improvement, and keep the content fresh and current
- Analyze and report on website analytics; monitor and provide monthly reports on conversions/goals on the Frick’s digital platforms
- Work closely with colleagues in Enterprise and Visitor Services on making tickets available on the website
- With the help of the Director of Marketing and Communications, manage user testing of the website
- Manage and promote the Frick’s Landscape App
- With the help of the Marketing & Communications Manager, create the Frick’s new TikTok account
II. Digital Content and Design (50%)
- Create compelling and engaging video, photography, and design elements for social media, email marketing, and other marketing channels
- Oversee freelance photography, videography, and design
- Oversee the Frick’s visual brand and create a brand guideline document
- Design email marketing templates, analyze user behavior, and A/B test campaigns
- Develop and maintain compelling digital display screens at the Grable Visitor Center (multiplex) and The Frick Art Museum
- Collaborate with colleagues on visual content needs including photography, videography, and design
- Create select marketing materials, such as in-house signage and handouts, using Canva, the Adobe Suite, or other available programs
- Other duties as requested by management
Key Projects for the First 6-18 Months:
- Lead an assessment of the Frick’s digital presence and present a recommended plan to enhance our digital channels with a user-first approach
- Lead an assessment of the photography and video library and determine a plan to fill gaps
- Create and execute a strategy for producing weekly reels
- Launch the Frick’s new TikTok account
- Oversee a visual brand refresh in alignment with market research produced by a leading agency
- Create a user-friendly brand guidelines document and PowerPoint template
- Participate in a cross-departmental assessment of the Frick’s disparate data management systems (ticketing, membership, store sales, donations, café sales, accounting, attendance, newsletter distribution, etc.) with the goal of identifying viable means of integrating data for greater operational efficiency and a frictionless guest experience
- Participate in a cross-departmental process to review and enhance campus wayfinding design
- With the help of the Director of Marketing & Communications, help the organization transition to Google Analytics G4
Qualifications:
- 4-7 years of related experience
- Website management experience required with basic knowledge of HTML
- Graphic design skills, including proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and a video editing software
- High degree of proficiency with social media
- Photography experience using DSLR Point & Shoot Camera
- Experience with Google Analytics and/or Google Data Studio a plus
- Experience developing content and executing campaigns on email marketing software platforms, such as MailChimp, a plus
- Creative thinker with the ability to convert ideas into executable plans
- Detail-oriented and possess excellent grammar, writing, editing and verbal communication skills
- Excellent project management skills
- College degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
- Ability to lift and move heavy boxes (25lbs)
- Clearance of a criminal background check
The Frick Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to fostering a workplace culture of accessibility, inclusion diversity and racial equality and urges qualified diverse applicants to apply.
The Frick Pittsburgh embraces diversity as a proposition that is central to the organization’s mission. In building and serving diverse audiences, the Frick affirms and supports diversity of persons and ideas both within the organization and the communities it serves.
Summary: Responsible for the daily and preventative maintenance of all of the buildings and systems at the Frick Art and Historical Center.
- Must have a commitment to fostering a workplace culture of Equity and Inclusion.
- Please note that all employees must be able to show proof of COVID vaccination and booster.
Hours: 5-day work week, generally Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Occasional night and weekend work required. On-call availability a must.
Status: Full-time, non-exempt with benefits
Reports to: Assistant Director of Operations
Salary: $36,900 - $46,500 per year, based on experience
Status: Full-time, non-exempt with benefits
Reports to: Assistant Director of Operations
Salary: $36,900 - $46,500 per year, based on experience
Responsibilities:
- Ensure all HVAC equipment (particularly equipment servicing art collection spaces) are running efficiently and at peak performance
- Perform routine preventative maintenance on plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems
- Troubleshoot mechanical, light electrical and plumbing issues as necessary
- Liaises between outside contractors and Frick staff as required
- Responds to requests for routine maintenance, which may include: HVAC, minor electrical, plumbing or carpentry issues
- Source parts/accessories for repairs and pick up as necessary
- Monitor/review HVAC system via software to ensure equipment is operating correctly and environment is being maintained per settings
- Coordinate work with other Frick maintenance staff as required and assist training/educating maintenance staff as necessary with equipment operations
- Assist with grounds maintenance equipment as possible
- Assist developing departmental budget as required
- Assist with snow removal if necessary
Qualifications:
Required
- Committed to fostering a workplace culture of inclusion and belonging.
- 5 plus years’ experience in engineering/or maintenance field in a variety of mechanical, plumbing, carpentry and HVAC skills with emphasis on HVAC systems, cooling towers, chillers and humidifiers
- Minimum of High school Diploma or equivalent (GED)
- DDC license/familiarity with controls software
- Familiar with pneumatic controls
- Valid PA driver’s license and clearance of a criminal background check
- Self-motivated and able to work independently and adjust to scheduling changes
- Physical ability to access all parts of the 10-acre site, buildings, and stairs
- Comfortable with heights and working from ladders
- Strong organizational, scheduling, communication, and prioritizing skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with staff and guests
- Windows computer skills required, Outlook, Excel and Word preferred
- Must be available for emergency calls after hours
- Ability to work in inclement weather
- Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 60 lbs.
- Pump and motor experience
- Boiler license/certification
- NIULPE license
- EPA/CFC certification
- 2 years college and/or related vocational school
- OSHA 10/30
The Frick Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to fostering a workplace culture of accessibility, inclusion diversity and racial equality and urges qualified diverse applicants to apply.
The Frick Pittsburgh embraces diversity as a proposition that is central to the organization’s mission. In building and serving diverse audiences, the Frick affirms and supports diversity of persons and ideas both within the organization and the communities it serves.
Summary: As members of the Learning & Visitor Experience department, Car and Carriage Museum Tour Facilitators provide guided, visitor-centered tours of the Car and Carriage Museum (CCM) for the general public and private groups. Tours of CCM explore the social history of transportation through the Frick’s collection of historic vehicles as well as temporary exhibitions featuring special vehicle installations.
- Must have a commitment to fostering a workplace culture of Equity and Inclusion.
- Please note that all employees must be able to show proof of COVID vaccination and booster.
Hours: This is a non-exempt, part-time, on-call position. Weekly hours vary Tuesday through Sunday, 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., as needed. Training sessions and meetings (including pre-employment) required. Weekend, occasional evening hours, and occasional holidays required.
Reports to: Manager of Interpretation & Engagement
Hourly Rate: $13.50 per hour
Pre-hire Process: Candidates are initially hired as trainee employees. Pending completion of a training course and performance evaluation, trainees then become Frick employees as part of the facilitator corps.
Reports to: Manager of Interpretation & Engagement
Hourly Rate: $13.50 per hour
Pre-hire Process: Candidates are initially hired as trainee employees. Pending completion of a training course and performance evaluation, trainees then become Frick employees as part of the facilitator corps.
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate dynamic, engaging tours for visitors to the Car and Carriage Museum (CCM) through long-form tours (45-60 minutes) and shorter, informal gallery conversations (20-30 minutes).
- Beginning in May 2023, tours of CCM will focus on the upcoming temporary exhibition, Pittsburgh and the Great Migration: Black Mobility and the Automobile. Tours will examine the role of the automobile in the shaping of the Great Migration, when two million African Americans left the South for a better life and created thriving Black communities in northern cities, including in Pittsburgh.
- Following the end of Great Migration in February 2024, tours will resume of the Frick’s car and carriage collection, exploring the social history of America’s transportation revolution and the transition from carriage to car.
- Serve as a well-informed, knowledgeable resource for visitors by understanding the complex social history of transportation in the United States. Technical knowledge of vehicles is not required, as information about specific vehicles will be provided during training.
- Collaborate with Frick education and curatorial staff, consulting curators and other tour facilitators to create visitor-centered, inquiry-based experiences in Great Migration and the CCM collection.
- Attend mandatory on-going training sessions and meetings with Frick education staff, curators, and other tour facilitators to keep current on new tours, content information, tour techniques and topics related to the collections or visiting exhibitions.
- Demonstrate empathy when interacting with visitors and handle any challenges that may arise with empathy and professionalism.
- Work closely with Museum Experience Associates and Public Safety staff to provide excellent customer service to all visitors to the Car and Carriage Museum.
- Serve as an ambassador for The Frick Pittsburgh, promoting the entire site and its programs, including membership.
- Assist with special events, tours and programs relating to the Car and Carriage Museum and/or The Frick Pittsburgh as a whole, as requested. This includes, but is not limited to, exhibition opening events and large annual events like Summer Fridays.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications:
- Commitment to fostering a workplace culture of inclusion and belonging, anti-racist values and education practices.
- BA in history, education, museum studies, public history or a related field OR comparable working experience. Work/volunteer experience should be in education, history, museum studies or a related field.
- Experience leading inquiry-based, informal learning experiences in a museum, historic site or gallery setting is a plus.
- Reliable and punctual, willing to work a flexible schedule including weekends. Candidates should expect to work weekends, some holidays (The Frick Pittsburgh is closed on Juneteenth, July Fourth, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day) and occasional evenings as needed. Although scheduling is flexible, ideal candidates should be looking for regular work on a weekly basis.
- Passion for history sharing history with others; enthusiastic storyteller interested in exploring complex themes from the past and how they relate to contemporary issues.
- Ability to address sensitive subject matter and potentially challenging interactions with empathy.
- Must have access to a computer to download training materials and to receive work-related communications. Must be responsive via email. Proficiency with Google Drive and/or Microsoft 365 is a plus.
- Possess a fun, friendly, confident personality. Engaging speakers with strong communication skills, enthusiasm and adaptability are encouraged to apply.
- Must pass Act 33/34 clearance and criminal background checks and FBI clearances.
Training Requirements:
- Successful candidates must commit to learning a large amount of information in a relatively short time and possess the initiative to complete some portions of training on their own.
- Training consists of readings, self-directed learning, and weekly or bi-weekly in-person trainings with other trainees and interpretive staff.
- Trainees will be paid for all in-person training meetings and for up to 10 hours per week of self-directed training time for the duration of the training period.
- Candidates that meet all training requirements will be required to lead a sample tour (referred to as a clearing tour) of Pittsburgh and the Great Migration for management and will be evaluated on their skills. Successful candidates will be cleared to begin giving tours to the public and will become official Frick employees.
- Trainees who are unable to complete a clearing tour to the satisfaction of management after two (2) attempts will be dismissed from the facilitator position and will no longer be employees of The Frick Pittsburgh.
The Frick Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to fostering a workplace culture of accessibility, inclusion diversity and racial equality and urges qualified diverse applicants to apply.
The Frick Pittsburgh embraces diversity as a proposition that is central to the organization’s mission. In building and serving diverse audiences, the Frick affirms and supports diversity of persons and ideas both within the organization and the communities it serves.
Summary: Through excellent customer service, provide visitors to The Café at the Frick with an excellent dining experience. Become familiar with and perform all aspects of the front side of the Café; this includes: cashier, host, server, busser, sales, stocking, opening/closing, and cleaning. Some additional back of house duties also required. The Café Service Staff will foster positive internal and external relationships, bring energy, enthusiasm to the café and work in a collaborative environment in order to maintain and grow the reputation of the Café. The Café Service Staff will be joining the Frick during an exciting period of renewal and change, as the museum seeks to become an actively anti-racist organization that can serve as a vital resource for our entire community.
- Must have a commitment to fostering a workplace culture of Equity and Inclusion.
- Please note that all employees must be able to show proof of COVID vaccination.
Reports to: Café Manager
Hours: Tuesday through Sunday, daylight, no set schedule, some evening hours
Status: Part-time, hourly
Hourly Rate: $13.50, plus shared tips
Responsibilities:
- Become familiar with daily features, lunch and dessert items
- Assist with food preparation
- Have a working knowledge of the current menu and be able to explain all menu items to guests
- Service tables in a professional efficient and friendly manner
- Welcome guests, answer questions and direct guests to counter to order
- Working knowledge of POS systems, ability to process payments and handle cash
- Opening and closing sidework
- Assist with dishwashing
- Cleaning - clean kitchen and front of house
- Keep beverage areas stocked and organized
- Service bar duties
- Stock supplies and inform the Café Manager if low on any items
- Work with the Café Manager to handle any problems arising with visitors to ensure customer satisfaction
- Treat visitors and colleagues with respect and courtesy at all times
- Other duties, as requested by management
Qualifications:
- Commitment to fostering a workplace culture of inclusion and belonging, anti-racist values and education practices
- Possess an enthusiastic, professional and positive attitude
- Serving experience preferred
- Flexibility in working a varied schedule
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Clearance of a criminal background check
- Become RAMP and servsafe certified if not already (paid by Frick)
The Frick Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to fostering a workplace culture of accessibility, inclusion diversity and racial equality and urges qualified diverse applicants to apply.
The Frick Pittsburgh embraces diversity as a proposition that is central to the organization’s mission. In building and serving diverse audiences, the Frick affirms and supports diversity of persons and ideas both within the organization and the communities it serves.