Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia)

SMSC Native American Fellowship 

Temporary, approximately 1 year; Full-time (37.5 hours weekly); non-exempt

Hourly rate: $26.66

Onsite; not eligible for relocation

Monday – Friday, occasional evenings and weekends as needed

The Job

The Native American Fellowship position provides an opportunity to work with the Chair of the Arts of the Americas, and other museum professionals to enhance skills and experience through research, care, curation, partnerships, and interpretation of Native American art, as well as learn about all aspects of museum work by interacting with staff from Advancement, Audience, Curatorial, Registration, and Facilities.

In this role, you will…

1. Assist on projects for the Arts of the Americas’ curatorial team including exhibition development, curation, research, history, culture, language and scholarship opportunities utilizing archives, or community knowledge.

2. Support the Chair of the Arts of Americas in research related to National Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) Program.

3. Support Native community outreach and partnerships by collaboration with Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Hocokata Ti Cultural Center in partnership with the Native Relations Team and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer.

4. Build relationships with tribal communities to ensure projects are conducted in a culturally sensitive manner.

5. Participate in other Mia groups such as Native American programming and interpretations and the Native Relations cross functional team.

6. Other duties as assigned 

To be successful in this role, you have…

· Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills, both verbally and written

· Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

· Excellent attention to detail

· Good time management and project management skills

· A passion for community outreach and engagement

Requirements:

· Bachelor of Arts/Fine Arts degree or higher, or equivalent experience

· Must be able to demonstrate significant connections to or relationships with a Native community

· Strong research and data analysis skills

· Ability to travel within the metro area

· Must be able to work some evenings or weekends as required

Mia Culture

The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) is an audience-centered, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome. Mia is Mission Driven, Generous, Agile, Emotionally Aware, and Positive, and endeavors to create a workplace culture where staff are responsible to one another, to our visitors, and to themselves to do the best work possible.

Mia Benefits and Perks

Health and Wellness: Mia offers comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and vision coverage. We have a wellness and employee assistance program to support your overall wellbeing.

Financial Security: We provide financial peace of mind with a variety of options, including a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health expenses and a Dependent Care Account (DCA) for dependent care expenses. Our 403(b) Retirement + Savings Plan includes a percentage of salary contribution from Mia after two years of employment (and minimum hours and age eligibility requirements are met).

Additional Perks: In addition to paid vacation, personal, sick days, enjoy a balanced work-life with a 37.5-hour work week and 11 paid holidays. 

Join Mia and enjoy a workplace that values your health, financial security, and personal development, all while contributing to a vibrant cultural institution.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please apply online at https://jobs-artsmia.submittable.com/submit.

Posting Deadline

No set expiration date. Job postings typically stay posted until candidates are selected for phone interviews. 

Mia is committed to championing policies and practices that value diversity, foster equity, and empower an accessible and inclusive environment. Our strength lies in the diversity among the broad range of people who contribute their time and talents to Mia. We consider inclusion and accessibility a driver of institutional excellence and seek out diversity of participation, thought, and action. It is our aim, therefore, that our employees, trustees, interns, and volunteers reflect and embrace these core values.

Mia is recognized by the Age-Friendly Institute’s Certified Age Friendly Employer (CAFE) program that identifies organizations committed to being the best places to work for employees aged 50+.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia)

A. W. Mellon Assistant or Associate Curator of Japanese & Korean Art 

Department of Asian Art

Full-time, exempt, union

Salary: $60,000 - $100,000

Onsite

The Job

To develop, research, exhibit, and publish Mia’s collections of Japanese and Korean art. Identify and cultivate donor support for these activities.

In this role, you will…

· Report to and assist the Curator of Japanese and Korean Art / Director of the Clark Center.

· Interpret the museum’s collections of Japanese and Korean art through permanent collection gallery displays and didactic materials. Propose and oversee regular gallery rotations. Speak publicly about the museum’s collection and provide training for museum guides so that they can accurately and knowledgeably represent the collection. 

· Conduct research on the permanent collection and mount special exhibitions, with accompanying publications that add to the field of knowledge about Japanese and Korean art. Such exhibitions should be of the scale of Mia’s Cargill and/or US Bank Galleries, but do not preclude larger-scale shows. 

· Oversee the care and preservation of the collection by ensuring proper and responsible handling and installation of objects and by recommending objects for conservation treatment. Participate in the museum’s efforts to secure funding for conservation initiatives. 

· Locate, research, and propose acquisitions of Japanese and Korean works of art that significantly augment the museum’s existing collections. Review the museum collections of Japanese and Korean art for potential deaccessions. Maintain a current knowledge of the art market and professional relations with art dealers. 

· Develop and coordinate lectures and activities pertaining to Japanese and Korean art. Foster and maintain relationships with trustees, collectors, potential donors, and the general public, including community outreach.

· Actively participate in broader museum initiatives through committees or specially formed teams. 

· Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

To be successful in this role, you have…

· Demonstrated ability to work independently and coordinate complex projects to completion.

· Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.

· Team skills and ability to work effectively and positively with staff, trustees, and all other internal and external constituents.

· Ability to build positive and effective relationships with donors and the broader community.

· Excellent time-management and problem-solving skills and ability to prioritize tasks.

Requirements:

· M.A. in the field of Japanese art, with some knowledge of Korean art (Ph.D. desirable).

· Competence in Japanese language.

· Minimum of 3 years of employment in a collection-based curatorial department with direct experience in the areas of Japanese and Korean art, including proven record of organizing exhibitions and producing publications of high quality.

· Demonstrated ability to write interpretive material and to express complex ideas in an engaging way to a wide audience.

· Demonstrated art historical research skills and experience.

Mia Culture

The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) is an audience-centered, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome. Mia is Mission Driven, Generous, Agile, Emotionally Aware, and Positive, and endeavors to create a workplace culture where staff are responsible to one another, to our visitors, and to themselves to do the best work possible.

Mia Benefits and Perks

Health and Wellness: Mia offers comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and vision coverage. We have a wellness and employee assistance program to support your overall wellbeing.

Financial Security: We provide financial peace of mind with a variety of options, including a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health expenses and a Dependent Care Account (DCA) for dependent care expenses.  Our 403(b) Retirement + Savings Plan includes a percentage of salary contribution from Mia after two years of employment (and minimum hours and age eligibility requirements are met).

Additional Perks: In addition to paid vacation, personal, sick days, enjoy a balanced work-life with a 37.5-hour work week and 11 paid holidays. 

Join Mia and enjoy a workplace that values your health, financial security, and personal development, all while contributing to a vibrant cultural institution.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please apply online at https://jobs-artsmia.submittable.com/submit.

Posting Deadline

No set expiration date. Job postings typically stay posted until candidates are selected for phone interviews. 

Mia is committed to championing policies and practices that value diversity, foster equity, and empower an accessible and inclusive environment. Our strength lies in the diversity among the broad range of people who contribute their time and talents to Mia. We consider inclusion and accessibility a driver of institutional excellence and seek out diversity of participation, thought, and action. It is our aim, therefore, that our employees, trustees, interns, and volunteers reflect and embrace these core values.

Mia is recognized by the Age-Friendly Institute’s Certified Age Friendly Employer (CAFE) program that identifies organizations committed to being the best places to work for employees aged 50+.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER


 

Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia)

Jane Emison Assistant Curator of South & Southeast Asian Art

Full-time, exempt, union

Salary: $60,000 - $80,000

Onsite

The Job

To develop, research, exhibit, and publish Mia’s collections of South & Southeast Asian Art.

In this role, you will…

· Interpret the museum’s collections of South & Southeast Asian Art through permanent collection gallery displays and didactic materials. Propose and oversee regular gallery rotations. Speak publicly about the museum’s collection and provide training for museum guides so that they can accurately and knowledgeably represent the collection.

· Conduct research and mount special exhibitions, with accompanying publications that add to the field of knowledge about South & Southeast Asian Art. Such exhibitions should be of the scale of Cargill and/or US Bank Galleries, but do not preclude larger-scale shows. 

· Oversee the care and preservation of the collection by ensuring proper and responsible handling and installation of objects and by recommending objects for conservation treatment. Participate in the museum’s efforts to secure funding for conservation initiatives.

· Locate, research, and propose acquisition of South & Southeast Asian Art works of art that significantly augment the museum’s existing collections. Review the museum collections of South & Southeast Asian Art for potential deaccessions. Maintain a current knowledge of the art market and professional relations with art dealers.

· Locate, research, and propose acquisition of South & Southeast Asian Art works of art that significantly augment the museum’s existing collections. Review the museum collections of South & Southeast Asian Art for potential deaccessions. Maintain a current knowledge of the art market and professional relations with art dealers.

· Actively participate in broader museum initiatives through committees or specially formed teams.

· Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned, including assisting the head of the department as assigned.

To be successful in this role, you have…

· Demonstrated ability to work independently and coordinate complex projects to completion

· Demonstrated ability to write interpretive material 

· Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills

· Team skills and ability to work effectively and positively with staff, trustees, and all other internal and external contacts 

· Ability to build positive and effective relationships with donors and the broader community

Requirements:

· M.A. in the field of South & Southeast Asian Art; Ph.D. desirable.

· Proficiency in applicable languages

· Minimum of 3 years of employment in a collection-based curatorial department with direct experience in the area of South & Southeast Asian Art, including proven record of organizing exhibitions and producing publications of high quality

· Significant demonstrated art historical research skills and experience

Mia Culture

The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) is an audience-centered, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome. Mia is Mission Driven, Generous, Agile, Emotionally Aware, and Positive, and endeavors to create a workplace culture where staff are responsible to one another, to our visitors, and to themselves to do the best work possible.

Mia Benefits and Perks

Health and Wellness: Mia offers comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and vision coverage. We have a wellness and employee assistance program to support your overall wellbeing.

Financial Security: We provide financial peace of mind with a variety of options, including a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health expenses and a Dependent Care Account (DCA) for dependent care expenses.  Our 403(b) Retirement + Savings Plan includes a percentage of salary contribution from Mia after two years of employment (and minimum hours and age eligibility requirements are met).

Additional Perks: In addition to paid vacation, personal, sick days, enjoy a balanced work-life with a 37.5-hour work week and 11 paid holidays. 

Join Mia and enjoy a workplace that values your health, financial security, and personal development, all while contributing to a vibrant cultural institution.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please apply online at https://jobs-artsmia.submittable.com/submit.

Posting Deadline

No set expiration date. Job postings typically stay posted until candidates are selected for phone interviews. 

Mia is committed to championing policies and practices that value diversity, foster equity, and empower an accessible and inclusive environment. Our strength lies in the diversity among the broad range of people who contribute their time and talents to Mia. We consider inclusion and accessibility a driver of institutional excellence and seek out diversity of participation, thought, and action. It is our aim, therefore, that our employees, trustees, interns, and volunteers reflect and embrace these core values.

Mia is recognized by the Age-Friendly Institute’s Certified Age Friendly Employer (CAFE) program that identifies organizations committed to being the best places to work for employees aged 50+.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

As a Discovery Days Volunteer at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, you will play a vital role in providing engaging and educational experiences for K-5 students visiting our museum. You will facilitate discussions and activities with young people and inspire them to explore and appreciate art. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the cultural enrichment of children through volunteer service.

We are seeking greater diversity in our volunteer guide program to better reflect the demographics of the schools we serve. We want students to see themselves at the museum.

Education staff prepare talking points, discussion questions, and activities for volunteers. Training will be provided on art engagement techniques and strategies, grade-age characteristics, DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion), cultural fluency, and content specific to Discovery Days.

Commitment:

1. Volunteer as a Discovery Days Volunteer for a minimum of one year, renewable each year. 
2. Volunteer for a four-hour shift (typically 9:30 am -1:30 pm), on Wednesdays, at least one time per month (two times preferred) throughout the year, especially January through May.
3. Participate in an initial five-session onsite training and ongoing training and professional development.
4. Maintain regular attendance and fulfill scheduled volunteer shifts to ensure the success of Discovery Days.
5. Serve the museum's mission of “enriching the community by collecting, preserving, and making accessible outstanding works of art from the world’s diverse cultures.”

Duties:

1. Facilitate object-centered discussions and hands-on activities for groups of K-5 learners and other museum visitors at Discovery stations and in the galleries on Discovery Days. 
2. Tailor interactions to the age group and interests of visiting school children (K-5).
3. Utilize multimedia resources, props, and hands-on activities to enhance the educational experience.
4. Adapt facilitation strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
5. Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment that encourages students to be curious and creative, and to connect global art to their own lives. 
6. Maintain a safe environment during Discovery Days, ensuring the well-being of students and artwork.
7. Provide excellent customer service to school groups, educators, and museum visitors.

Skills and Abilities:

1. A desire to share a passion for art and learning with children in kindergarten to fifth grade.
2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with diverse audiences.
3. Experience, confidence, and comfort with speaking with children. 
4. Patience and empathy when working with children.
5. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
6. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
7. Ability to use technology including chat/text messaging for communication and iPads for gallery activities.

Additional Preferences:

1. Proficiency in Spanish, Somali, Hmong, or ASL 
2. Previous experience working with children in an educational or museum setting.
3. Enjoyment of interacting with young learners and creating memorable educational experiences.
4. Demonstrated ability to connect with children and inspire their curiosity and creativity.

Requirements:

1. At least 18 years old.
2. High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework preferred.
3. Availability to volunteer between the hours of 9:30 am and 1:30 pm on Wednesdays.
4. Completion of a criminal background check as required by state regulations.
5. Commitment to upholding the museum's mission, values, and code of conduct.

Physical Requirements:

1. Ability to remain in a stationary position
2. Ability to move about to accomplish tasks and move throughout the galleries
3. Capable of lifting and carrying lightweight educational materials or props as needed.
4. Stamina to maintain energy and enthusiasm throughout the duration of Discovery Days, which may last up to four hours.

Volunteers enjoy free admission to special exhibitions, discounts at the cafe and store, ongoing continuing education, and more. Join our team as a volunteer and make a lasting impact on the next generation of art enthusiasts.

Volunteer Positions at Mia

We deeply appreciate the time and effort that our volunteers dedicate to helping us fulfill our mission of promoting and preserving art in our community.

Please note that volunteering at Mia is a valuable way to contribute to our work and gain experience in the museum environment. However, being a volunteer does not serve as a pathway to paid employment within the museum and is separate from our hiring process. We encourage those seeking employment to regularly check our website and other job postings for available opportunities.