Careers

Assist in curatorial department with cultural resource management, museum exhibit planning and related programming, and curatorial operations.

The ideal candidate would be pursuing at least a four-year college degree in such disciplines as Anthropology, Museum Studies, Cultural Resource Management, Heritage Awareness, or related fields. Candidates pursuing college courses and programs in Entertainment Management may be considered.

The ideal candidate should have organizational skills, general computer skills, ability to work on multiple tasks, time management, strong work ethic, sensitive to deadlines, some knowledge of historical archives storage and planning, some understanding of museum methodology. 

Candidate will report directly to the Museum Curator.

Specific information for candidates:

• All duties fall under National Historic Preservation Policies
• Acquisitions and Management – Curate exhibits, install and/or deinstall, learn the process of temporary and permanent exhibit acquisitions.
• Collections Management – Ensure proper storage and environmental conditions are met.  
• Preparator – Preparing, packing, and unpacking physical objects in historical collection.
• Risk Management - Preparing incoming and outgoing artifact loans and collections management. Ensure adherence to industry standards and best practices with acute sensitivity to liabilities.
• Registrar - Assist with Hall of Fame exhibit content.

Eligibility:

• Has completed freshman year in college
• Has not been previously employed with the applying organization 
• Has no relatives on the organization's staff
• Has plans to return to school in the fall

Contact: phillip@msarts.org

The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX) is seeking experienced, reliable, and task-oriented individuals to provide excellent customer service to patrons of The MAX.  The part-time Visitor Services Associates will be responsible for selling tickets and memberships at the Admissions Desk as well as selling merchandise in the Museum Store.

Essential Functions

• Provide a welcoming environment and excellent customer service to patrons.
• Sell tickets and memberships and other educational services.
• Process retail sales and complete cash register transactions.
• Use point of sale (POS) software to sell tickets and merchandise, look up inventory, and balance cash drawers at end of shift.
• Answer phones and questions in a knowledgeable and friendly manner.
• Respond in a friendly manner to visitor complaints and concerns.
• Assist Manager with monitoring merchandise inventory, ticketing, stocking shelves, and taking care of other supplies and equipment.
• Have ability to be trained for other related functions.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Two or more years of experience in retail or customer services/guest services
• Experience in cash handling and working with complex ticketing systems is highly desired.
• Ability to orient group tours and school tours and speak in front of large groups
• Responsibility, friendliness, proper grooming, and honesty in handling cash and credit transactions
• Availability to work a part-time, flexible schedule
• Ability to lift 30 pounds and stand for long periods of time

Interested candidates should stop by The MAX at 2155 Front Street in Meridian, Mississippi to obtain and complete an application or send a cover letter and résumé via email to careers@msarts.org or deliver to:

Human Resources
The MAX
2155 Front Street
Meridian, MS 39301

In order to inspire tomorrow's artists to follow their dreams, The MAX is seeking proposals from talented art instructors in all art forms, from drawing and ceramics to poetry and acting.

Dedicated to celebrating and honoring the lives and works of talented Mississippians who have touched the lives of so many around the world, The MAX – the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience – showcases Mississippi’s legacy in every area of the arts, honors Mississippi's worldwide legends in arts and entertainment, and inspires tomorrow's artists to follow their own creative passions.

The MAX includes a recording studio and two fine arts studios equipped with materials for ceramics study and space to facilitate all fine arts practices.

The MAX seeks qualified instructors, as independent contractors, to teach art classes for children and adults that encourage self-expression and creativity. Instructors must possess an enthusiasm for teaching, extensive experience within their specialized art discipline, classroom management skills, and experience preparing class materials and implementing lesson plans. Candidates should be willing to challenge, engage, and communicate with students to encourage their participation and learning while maintaining mutual value and respect.

Applicants will be assessed on their breadth and depth of education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Requirements:

• Commitment to The MAX's mission of providing quality arts education to members of the community
• A bachelor's degree in an art discipline (or an art education degree for children's classes)
• Ability to design and implement lesson plans that follow the Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards for arts
• Ability and willingness to promote classes
• Ability to interact with a wide variety of people
• Knowledge of various learning styles and curriculum design

Proposals should include:

• A cover letter
• A résumé or CV showing formal training, exhibitions, and awards
• Three professional references
• A portfolio of professional artwork (electronic preferred)
• Brief class proposals that include cost of materials, your facilitation fee, time frame needed to facilitate, and length of series. Consider offering unique courses that challenge you as an instructor and your students as artists. Emphasize the skills and knowledge your students can expect to obtain from the course.

Please direct the above application materials to the Adult Educator at elizabeth@msarts.org.

This combined position of security and maintenance requires a reliable individual who provides security and maintenance services for the Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience (The MAX).  This includes all MAX properties (buildings, grounds and security) in order to provide a safe, secure and clean environment.

Essential Functions

• Provide general maintenance of lighting, electrical, carpentry, and light plumbing
• Provide grounds maintenance (lawn, patio, trees, shrubs, flowers, etc.)
• Use basic hand tools for repair and installations and operation of fork lift, scissor lift and other major equipment
• Assist with setup/teardown of tables/chairs/equipment for special events
• Maintain maintenance equipment and supplies
• Must be available for flexible schedules after hours and weekends
• Serve as Security Guard as needed for assigned shifts, helping to preserve the safety of staff, visitors and The MAX
• Assist housekeepers with tasks as needed
• Greet, assist and interact with a variety of people, including employees, visitors, contractors, vendors, etc.
• Enforce rules and regulations in areas as needed; escort visitors when needed
• Respond to all alarms and other emergency situations; maintains records and makes reports as required

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or high school equivalency diploma
• One year of experience in a facility where customers, visitors or patients are served (museum’ hotel/motel, hospital)
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operational and maintenance instructions, blueprints, building schematics and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports
• Friendliness, proper grooming, and honesty
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs. or more

Interested candidates should stop by The MAX at 2155 Front Street in Meridian, Mississippi to obtain and complete an application or send a cover letter and résumé via email to careers@msarts.org or deliver to:

Human Resources
The MAX
2155 Front Street
Meridian, MS 39301

The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX) is seeking reliable individuals to provide housekeeping services.

Essential Functions

• Sweep, scrub, mop, and polish floors.
• Vacuum and shampoo carpets and rugs.
• Dust and polish furniture and fixtures.
• Empty and clean trash containers.
• Dispose of trash in a sanitary manner.
• Clean all public and staff restrooms.
• Maintain all cleaning equipment and supplies in a safe and sanitary working condition.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency diploma
• One year of experience in a facility where customers, visitors, or patients are served (museum, hotel/motel, hospital)
• Friendliness, proper grooming, and honesty
• Ability to lift 30 pounds.

Interested candidates should stop by The MAX at 2155 Front Street in Meridian, Mississippi to obtain and complete an application or send a cover letter and résumé via email to careers@msarts.org or deliver to:

Human Resources
The MAX
2155 Front Street
Meridian, MS 39301