COLLECTIONS PHOTOGRAPHER - 05122026-77326

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Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time:05/12/2026 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time06/01/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly):$4,562\.00 - $6,825\.00

Salary (Annually):$54,744\.00 - $81,900\.00

Job Type:Full-Time

City, State Location:Nashville, TNDepartmentState Museum

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: TENNESSEE STATE MUSEUM, DAVIDSON COUNTY

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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.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

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

Substitution of Experience for Education:

Qualifying full-time professional or paraprofessional human resources experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of four years.

Overview

The Tennessee State Museum is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Collections Photographer to help shape the museum's visual identity by producing accurate, high-quality images that support collections care, exhibitions, publications, and digital initiatives. Reporting to the Chief Registrar, this position plays a vital role in creating and maintaining the museum's public-facing collections database, ensuring broad digital access to Tennessee's cultural heritage. The Collections Photographer will work collaboratively across departments, contributing expertise wherever

visual documentation or storytelling is needed.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency in photographic principles such as composition, lighting, focus, exposure, and balance.
• Operates professional photographic and video equipment to capture images of subjects, objects, collections, locations, and/or events.
• Identifies images and video content suitable for use in exhibitions, publications, digital platforms, educational initiatives, and internal projects.
• Processes, edits, organizes, archives, and retrieves digital image assets in accordance with established standards and best practices.
• Ensures proper handling and positioning of museum objects to support safe, ethical photography aligned with collections-care standards.
• Maintains accurate records of equipment usage, project hours, and imaging workflows as instructed.
• Collaborates with curatorial, registration, exhibitions, and communications staff to meet project imaging needs and deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines with strong attention to detail.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Communicates Effectively
• Instills Trust
• Organizational Savvy
• Decision Quality

Knowledge

• Personnel and Human Resources
• Customer and Personal Service
• Law and Government
• Administration and Management
• Clerical

Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Active Learning and Listening
• Time Management
• Service Orientation
• Coordination

Abilities

• Inductive and Deductive Reasoning
• Problem Sensitivity
• Information Ordering
• Oral Comprehension and Expression
• Written Comprehension and Expression

Tools \& Equipment

• Computers
• Phones
• Copier/Scanner/Printer/Fax Machine
• Calculator
• Other Office Equipment as Required

TN Driver Standards

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.