Opportunities

You can help the Brooks Museum continue our important work in many ways.

Whether you become a docent, help with a mailing or assist with a special event, your contribution makes a difference.

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Careers

The Brooks employs over 60 people and offers job opportunities in a variety of career fields. We employ staff in many areas including curatorial, development, marketing and public relations, education, visitor services, retail, library science, accounting, information technology, graphic design, security, human resources, and facility management and maintenance.

Bartender

The Bartender will provide professional bartending services for the event(s) scheduled at The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.

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Security Officer

This role is responsible for protecting our visitors, staff, artwork, property, and parking garage. You'll conduct regular interior and exterior patrols and also be assigned to our Security Operations Center, monitoring alarm, CCTV, and access control systems alongside our Console Operators. The job calls for strong situational awareness, clear communication, and steady adherence to security and emergency response procedures — all while maintaining a welcoming, professional presence for our guests.

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Business Coordinator

You will be the Business Coordinator for two of the museum's senior leaders. The Chief Operating Officer drives external growth, revenue, and public-facing programs. The Chief Administrative Officer owns internal infrastructure, budget, and day-to-day administrative operations. Together they run the museum's business operations. You keep them both moving.

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Food & Beverage Manager

Food and beverage is a core part of the guest experience on this campus. From a morning coffee in the lobby to a cocktail and nibble at a sold-out evening event, what we serve shapes how people feel about their visit. We are looking for a Food & Beverage Manager to own that experience across the museum, run a full-service coffee shop that guests love, and make sure the bar and food at our programs are genuinely compelling.

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Production Coordinator

The Production Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the coordination and execution of both internal museum events and rental events to ensure high-quality, seamless experiences for all guests, clients, and visitors. As the primary producer of events for museum programs and rentals, this position manages event logistics, client communication, vendor coordination, and on-site execution.

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Retail Manager

In December 2026, the Memphis Art Museum opens a new home on the downtown riverfront: a full city block on the bluff, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects, with street-level galleries, a community courtyard, and a rooftop sculpture garden. It is one of the most anticipated cultural openings in the region.‍At the forefront of the visitor experience is the Museum Store. Positioned at street level with its own dedicated entrance, the store is built to operate as a true retail destination, open to the public beyond gallery hours and ready to welcome guests on its own terms.

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Volunteer

Our volunteers are the heart and soul of the Brooks! We truly couldn’t do what we do without their help. The Brooks offers a variety of volunteer opportunities, depending on your individual interests, skills, and availability.

Special Events

Welcome and register guests, assist with activities during evening programs throughout the year such as Brooks Uncorked and Grand Auction.

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Children's Activities

Help youngsters and families with art-making projects during Community Days, Wacky Wednesdays, and Dia de los Muertos celebrations (mostly weekend days) or help in the education studio as needed on weekdays.

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Films

Welcome guests and assist with admissions, usually on Wednesday evenings.

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Administrative

Assist departments within the Brooks, usually on weekdays. This includes bulk mailings, data-entry, photocopying, creating databases, answering phones, and so forth.

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Docent

Would you like to learn more about art and share your knowledge with others? Founded in 1965, the Brooks Docent Program was established by the Brooks Museum League. Serving thousands of visitors each year, Brooks docents engage their audiences with the artwork on view and foster the development of visual and creative thinking skills, often providing the first contact many children and adults have with the visual arts. We strive to provide a positive, meaningful, and relevant experience with art.

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Enhance your connection with the world of art

There are many ways for individuals, foundations, and corporations to support Memphis Brooks Museum of Art

Ways to give