Join Our Creative Team
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.
Available Openings
Summary: The primary responsibility of the event support staff is to provide support for any internal and/or external, non-school related program or activity. This includes rental events, and in-house events, meetings and programs.
Reports to: Events Manager
Hours: No set schedule. Evening, weekend and holiday work required. Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor
environments to include a variety of weather and temperature conditions. Work hours vary, and may be during the day,
evening or nighttime hours. This is a part time position where the schedule will be based on venue rentals and event support needs.
environments to include a variety of weather and temperature conditions. Work hours vary, and may be during the day,
evening or nighttime hours. This is a part time position where the schedule will be based on venue rentals and event support needs.
Status: Part-time, hourly position
Hourly Rate: $15.00 per hour
Hourly Rate: $15.00 per hour
Responsibilities:
- Closely monitors the site calendar to be familiar with upcoming events and their needs
- Coordinates with outside vendors, as directed by the Events Manger, to assist with equipment and vendor load-in assistance
- Before, during and after an event, works closely with the events management team to determine what assistance is needed.
- Monitors event execution, addresses areas of improvement, and facilitates event shutdown.
- Provides outstanding service to guests through the entire event process.
- Meets with potential clients and assists staff with facility tours.
- Documents event details and provides input on the improvement and advancement of the Events team.
- Tracks correct documentation and payment collections from clients and vendors.
Qualifications:
- Efficient in Outlook, Microsoft Word and Excel
- Friendly, helpful disposition, and a desire to provide stellar customer service to staff and visitors.
- Clearance of a criminal background check
- Must have a valid Driver’s License
- Creative thinker with the ability to think-on-your-feet
- The ability to work a flexible schedule – nights & weekends
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to walk for periods of time.
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 all qualified diverse applicants to apply.
Summary: The Frick Pittsburgh is seeking an Artist Educator in Residence throughout the run of the Treasured Ornament exhibition in The Frick Art Museum. This residency will strengthen The Frick’s programming and engagement, especially with young visitors, while providing a platform and funds for an emerging or established artist. The Artist Educator will develop art projects and facilitate conversations about Treasured Ornament that authentically and creatively engage students with art from the perspective of an artist whose practice is in dialogue with the exhibition.
This residency will include outreach visits to local schools, facilitated discussions at The Frick, developing and leading art projects, and training existing Frick staff on content and engagement strategies related to the exhibition. This residency will ultimately support a local artist while furthering the Frick’s mission to share authentic experiences with art, history, and nature.
This residency will include outreach visits to local schools, facilitated discussions at The Frick, developing and leading art projects, and training existing Frick staff on content and engagement strategies related to the exhibition. This residency will ultimately support a local artist while furthering the Frick’s mission to share authentic experiences with art, history, and nature.
Must have a commitment to fostering a workplace culture of Equity and Inclusion.
Goals:
- Engage visitors of all ages with the Treasured Ornament exhibition in The Frick Art Museum
- Develop at least (2) art projects for students to be used during field trips and outreaches, related to Treasured Ornament
- Share knowledge and perspective on artmaking processes and/or historical context related to Treasured Ornament with Frick staff, visitors, and during outreaches to local schools and community centers
- Identify compelling themes and stories within Treasured Ornament and facilitate at least (1) training with the Frick’s Education Department staff sharing these insights, about 1 month into the residency
- Facilitate at least (3) outreach visits to local schools or community centers throughout the residency
- Meet with at least (2) field trip groups to discuss Treasured Ornament and lived experience as an artist
- Lead (1) adult art workshop
- Facilitate at least (1) collaborative drop-in artmaking experience
- Collaborate with the Frick’s curatorial and education department on a public facing experience
Logistics:
- This temporary residency will begin August 17 and end October 20
- One individual will be selected
- Art supplies will be provided and managed by Frick staff in collaboration with the Artist Educator in Residence
- Field trip and training dates will be selected collaboratively with Frick staff, community partners, and the Artist Educator in Residence
- $6,000 honorarium, paid in increments via monthly progress payments
- Access to The Frick’s galleries, training materials, and classrooms
- Budget for new supplies
- A dedicated page on the Frick’s website along with at least (2) social media posts about the Artist Educator in Residence
- Ability to sell work or wares in the Frick’s Visitor Center
- Expertise related to Treasured Ornament; either through artistic practice, lived experience, or academic research
- Must pass Act 33/34 clearance and criminal background checks and FBI clearances
- Must have a commitment to fostering a workplace culture of Equity and Inclusion
- Pittsburgh-area resident
- Demonstrated ability to engage visitors of all ages and abilities with exhibition content
- Has an established artistic practice
- Formal or informal experience as an educator
- Able to transport self to and from The Frick and Pittsburgh-area schools
- 18 or older
- Letter of application (1 page or less)
- Resume (2 pages or less)
- Short biography (250 words or less)
- Portfolio of artwork (15 works or less); to be brought to the interview
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 all qualified diverse applicants to apply.
Summary: The Gallery Attendants are reliable, strong customer service-oriented individuals who combine the responsibilities of gallery safeguarding with conveying museum information. Gallery Attendants are responsible for overseeing the gallery spaces (The Frick Art Museum [FAM] the Car & Carriage Museum [CCM] and Clayton) and protecting the art and exhibits while ensuring a positive museum experience by providing exemplary customer service. The Gallery Attendants are key members of the Frick’s visitor-centered staff.
Must have a commitment to fostering a workplace culture of Equity and Inclusion.
Reports to: Safety/Security Manager
Hours: This is a temporary position that starts on July 17, 2024 and ends on October 21, 2024. Varied hours, evening and weekend hours required, up to 28 hours/week.
Status: Temporary, Part-time, non-exempt
Hourly Rate: $15.91
Responsibilities:
- Commitment to fostering a workplace culture of equity and inclusion.
- Serve as a liaison to visitors while promoting safety of the museum, communicate clearly and consistently with visitors to ensure a positive museum experience.
- Enforce museum guidelines in a clear and friendly manner.
- Assist in visitor data collection.
- Monitor visitors in gallery spaces to provide smooth flow of visitation, prioritize artwork and visitor safety during regular museum hours, onsite programs, and special events.
- Serve as internal first responders, including by assisting visitors and staff with basic first aid and by contacting emergency services as needed.
- Completes and submits internal incident reports as needed.
- Works in Clayton, FAM and the CCM to ensure that visitors, staff, and the collections are properly attended to.
- Attend staff exhibition trainings, museum-wide trainings, and all staff meetings as able.
- Handles other duties as requested.
- Enthusiastic attitude with experience in customer service.
- Able to engage the public in a friendly professional manner.
- Comfortable interacting with individuals of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
- High degree of reliability and trustworthiness.
- Computer experience with Windows required; experience with Windows based security systems preferred.
- Clearance of a criminal background check.
- Flexibility in scheduling to cover other shifts as needed and the ability to respond quickly to scheduling changes.
- Successful completion of museum-sponsored verbal de-escalation, first aid, and CPR training.
- Physical ability to access all areas of Clayton, Frick Art Museum, and Car and Carriage Museum (includes stairs).
- Must be able to work occasional evening events (opening receptions, performances, educational programs)
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 all qualified diverse applicants to apply.
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.
Reports to: Café Manager
Hours: Tuesday through Friday, daylight, no set schedule. Some weekend and evening hours.
Status: Part-time, hourly
Hourly Rate: $14.33, 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 all qualified diverse applicants to apply.