Gallery Guide - Part Time

As a Gallery Guide at the Nasher Museum of Art, you'll play an important role in creating meaningful experiences for visitors of all ages and backgrounds. You'll help connect our community with art in ways that inspire discovery, creativity, and dialogue. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy connecting with people, fostering discussions, and making contemporary art accessible to diverse audiences.

What You Will Do

You'll lead engaging tours of the Nasher Museum of Art and special exhibitions for K-12 school groups, adult visitors, and public audiences. You'll facilitate meaningful conversations about art using Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS), inquiry-based learning techniques, and open-ended questioning.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on visitors' experiences with art and culture, develop facilitation, teaching, and public engagement skills, and work alongside museum professionals and educators committed to lifelong learning.

Requirements

• Work requires a general educational background normally equivalent to a high school education. College degree preferred
• Six months of experience in a position involving public contact to acquire skills necessary to effectively interact with tour audiences
• Experience leading groups, facilitating discussions, teaching, mentoring, or presenting in formal or informal learning environments
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to engage audiences and adapt communication styles to meet diverse learning needs
• Interest in visual arts, museums, education, or public engagement
• Ability to learn new information quickly and present it effectively to a variety of audiences
• Strong collaboration skills and a positive, customer-focused mindset
• Ability to work a flexible schedule averaging 2-10 hours per week
• Daily access to email for scheduling and communications
• Ability to stand for extended periods (up to 90 minutes) and assist with moving tour materials and visitor stools

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental care programs
• Generous retirement benefits
• Family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members