The Frye Art Museum is committed to a rich visitor experience. Serving as museum ambassadors, our Gallery Guides welcome and engage with visitors by leading guided interactive tours. Our gallery tours are developed to facilitate personal discoveries about art and to encourage dialogue aimed at enhancing the museum experience for all visitors.
There are currently no Gallery Guide volunteer openings. Please check back in summer 2024. Thank you.
REQUIREMENTS
- Commit to at least one full calendar year as a Frye Gallery Guide. The program coincides with the school calendar—September through August
- Lead or co-lead at least one tour each month—public or private
- Attend a one-week intensive training in September
- Attend monthly training sessions on the third Friday of every month from 9:30–11 am (unless scheduled otherwise)
- Attend curator or artist led walkthroughs for all new exhibitions
EXPECTATIONS
- Prepare for each tour by studying exhibition materials and doing independent research
- Conduct visitor-centered, discussion-based tours in order to create a positive, in-depth museum experience for all visitors
- Participate in the Gallery Guide Mentoring Program
- Represent the Frye Art Museum in a professional manner as an ambassador of the organization
- Follow the Code of Professional Conduct as found in the Frye Volunteer Handbook
After completion of the training, each Gallery Guide commits to giving one public tour each month.
- Public Tours: Offered Saturday and Sunday at 1 pm. Gallery Guides are expected to arrive at least fifteen minutes before their scheduled tour.
- Private Tours: Offered Wednesday-Sunday 11 am–4 pm, year-round. Gallery Guides will sign up to lead private tours as they are able.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Belief in the mission of the Frye Art Museum and the value of a high-quality, meaningful museum experience
- Desire to learn about and appreciate all forms of visual arts
- Openness to constructive feedback, suggestions, and new ways of thinking
- Strong communication skills and ease in speaking before groups
- Flexibility in dealing effectively with the public
- Ability to engage with diverse groups (children, adults, staff, and volunteers)
- Commitment to the program and associated scheduling needs
- Experience in the field of education and/or customer service (preferred but not required)
BENEFITS
- Frye membership, including savings at local establishments
- A 20% discount at the Museum Store
- Inclusion in the Museum's annual participation in National Volunteer Week in April
- Annual volunteer appreciation reception
The Frye Art Museum complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits of employment, please contact jobs@fryemuseum.org.
The Frye Art Museum believes that the arts are for everyone. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for colleagues and guests.
The Frye Art Museum is committed to diversity in the workforce and is an equal-opportunity employer. The Museum does not discriminate in any employment decision on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, religion, age, marital or veteran’s status, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.