COLLECTIONS PHOTOGRAPHER – 08292026-80679

Job Information State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time 08/29/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 09/20/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $4,562.00 – $5,694.00

Salary (Annually) $54,744.00 – $68,328.00

Job Type Full-Time

City, State Location Nashville, TN

Department State Museum

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: TENNESSEE STATE MUSEUM, DAVIDSON COUNTY
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 seeks a skilled, detail-oriented Photographer 1 (Collections Photographer) to produce accurate, high-quality images that support collections care, exhibitions, publications, and digital initiatives. This role reports to the Chief Registrar and strengthens the museum’s visual identity while enhancing public access to Tennessee’s cultural heritage through exceptional photographic documentation and digital asset management.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate proficiency in photographic principles including composition, lighting, focus, exposure, and balance.
Operate professional photographic and video equipment to capture high-quality images of objects, collections, sites, and events.
Identify photo and video assets appropriate for exhibitions, publications, digital platforms, educational initiatives, and internal projects.
Process, edit, organize, and archive digital image assets following museum standards and best practices.
Ensure proper object handling and positioning to support safe, ethical, and conservation-aligned photography.
Maintain accurate records of equipment use, project hours, and imaging workflows.
Collaborate with curatorial, registration, exhibitions, and communications staff on imaging needs and project timelines.
Demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, and project management skills to support cross-departmental initiatives.

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.