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)

Events Crew

Part-time (approx. 4-16 hrs/week), non-exempt, union

Hourly rate: $20.75

Onsite; Must be willing to work evenings and weekends

The Job

The Event Crew perform a variety of duties related to the preparation for and implementation of museum events. 

In this role, you will…

· Move and set up equipment such as tables, chairs, signs, recycling bins and pianos for events.

· Maneuver loaded carts and heavy equipment near artwork and through the building.

· Provide coat check during special events.

· Greet and assist the public while working events.

· Assist with special activities during events.

To be successful in this role…

· You are able to work at a quick pace with caution. 

· You are a good listener and able to follow directions, while demonstrating good judgement in a dynamic environment.

· You are punctual and understand the importance of showing up on time. 

· You are comfortable working with the public and have a positive attitude. 

· You manage unexpected, last minute changes with grace and agility.

Specific Requirements

· Exceptional customer service skills.

· Ability to lift at least 30 pounds.

· Ability to exercise judgment and caution when moving objects through the galleries.

· Good verbal communication skills.

· Able to work with a team.

· Able to work a varied schedule including days, evenings, and weekends to support the museum’s event business.

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)

Curatorial Department Assistant - Asian Art

Part-time (30 hours weekly), non-exempt, union

Hourly rate: $29.83 - $30.42

Onsite; not eligible for relocation

The Job

To provide administrative and directed curatorial support to the department of the Department of Asian Art.

In this role, you will…

1. Administrative

• Answer incoming telephone calls and relay all messages.

• Assist Curators with scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements, processing invoices, and reconciling expenses.

• Attend department and organizational meetings.

• Coordinate and oversee researchers’ visits to the department.

• Coordinate and oversee special projects for department interns.

• Department project management.

• Handle all requests from public and museum staff that do not require curatorial input/response such as object information, photo requests, photography permission requests, appraisal/authentication information.

• Help maintain Curators’ calendar, including scheduling meetings and appointments as directed.

• May draft, route, and maintain contracts from Mia-approved templates for curatorial approval.

• Order and maintain inventory of office supplies.

• Prepare and maintain correspondence, manuscripts, lectures, PowerPoint presentations, and other documents.

• Route incoming and outgoing mail.

• Other administrative duties as assigned.

2. Curatorial Support

• Arrange installation photo documentation.

• Assist curators in adhering to exhibition planning process timelines.

• Assist with all aspects of gallery rotations as directed.

• Assist with exhibition-related publications including but not limited to:

     o   Assist Curators to be on time and on budget for all exhibitions.

     o   Assist Curators with exhibition-related didactics including object label copy and wall texts.

     o    Compiling research as directed.

     o   Locating images and resource materials.

     o   Mailing catalogues to photo and object lenders.

     o    Proofread all material intended for publication.

     o   Securing copyright permissions.

• Compile installation requirements and restrictions.

• Data entry.

• Generate checklists and other reports.

• Image gathering/scanning.

• Loan correspondence as directed.

• Provide materials and information for traveling exhibitions.

• Track expenses in exhibition budget forms as directed.

• Write and/or edit texts as directed (gallery labels and panels, blog entries, scholarly research, etc.)

3. Collections Record Keeping

• Assist curators with accession proposals and presentations for new acquisitions, including editing, images, formatting, and research as directed by curator.

• Communicate and work with donors and galleries as needed.

• Compile research documents and checklists for internal and external use.

• Coordinate gallery work and schedule location changes with Registration, Art Crew, and label production.

• Coordinate with Visual Resources for photography and MACC for conservation.

• Department project manager for Art Champions conservation program.

• Organize and maintain object files, coordinating with Library staff as necessary.

• Provide object data and artist information to Registrar(s).

• Update object records in TMS database.

4. Accounting

• Assist with financial record-keeping tasks as designated by Supervisor.

• Communicate with the Finance department.

• Maintain all departmental expense and account records.

• Process all approved departmental expenditures, including travel expenses, general expenses, purchase orders, interdepartmental budget number requests, etc. 

• Work with Supervisor on establishing department budget for each fiscal year.

5. Additional Responsibilities:

• Participate in museum committees and groups, as approved by supervisor.

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

To be successful in this role, you have…

· Ability to work with and communicate effectively with people of a variety of different educational, ethnic, language, and economic backgrounds.

· Excellent professional skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

· Excellent language and communication skills.

· Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive departmental relations and records

· Ability to initiate and follow through on assigned and independent projects; self-motivated

Requirements:

Required:

· College coursework in the humanities and/or demonstrated interest in art history 

· Two or more years previous experience in a similar administrative position with organizational emphasis

· Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; keyboarding speed of 60 wpm

Preferred: 

· Bachelor of Arts in art history, arts administration, fine art, or museum studies

· Knowledge of Chinese art history

· Non-profit/museum experience

· Basic Chinese language skills

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)

Assistant or Associate Curator of Native American Art

Department of the Art of the Americas

Full-time, exempt, union

Salary Range: $62,000 - $92,000

Onsite; eligible for relocation assistance

The Job

To develop, research, exhibit, and publish Mia’s collections of Native American art.

In this role, you will….

1. Interpret the museum’s collections of Native American 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. 

2. Conduct research and mount special exhibitions, with accompanying publications that add to the field of knowledge about Native American art. Such exhibitions should be of the scale of Cargill and/or US Bank Galleries, but do not preclude larger-scale shows. 

3. 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. 

4. Locate, research, and propose acquisition of Native American works of art that significantly augment the museum’s existing collections. Review the museum collections of Native American art for potential deaccessions. Maintain a current knowledge of the art market and professional relations with art dealers. 

5. Develop and coordinate lectures and activities pertaining to Native American art for the museum’s Native American Art Affinity Group. Foster and maintain relationships with trustees, collectors, potential donors, and the general public, including community outreach.

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

7. 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

· 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

Specific Requirements

· M.A. in the field of Art History with specialization in Native American art & culture; 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 Native American art, including proven record of organizing exhibitions and producing publications of high quality. 

· Demonstrated ability to write interpretive material

· 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

Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia)

Chair of Exhibition Strategy 

Curatorial Affairs Department

Full-time, exempt

Salary: $165,000 - $170,000

Onsite; Eligible for relocation

The Job

Work with the museum’s Director, Deputy Director, and curators to develop exhibitions that broaden Mia’s audience and enhance Mia’s brand and reputation. Establish strategic partnerships with sister organizations to co-develop important exhibitions. In order to fully capitalize on Mia’s special exhibition program, work to solidify the museum’s special exhibition calendar at least five to seven years out.

In this role, you will…

1. Develop art historically significant exhibitions that broaden Mia’s audience while enhancing its reputation and brand.

· Vet and optimize exhibition proposals.

· Ensure that the goals and strategy for special exhibitions are articulated in the Exhibition Brief. 

· Oversee development of adult programs as they relate to exhibitions.

· Oversee the process to create a title and blurb for each special exhibition. 

· Oversee the exhibition team (Smart Team) for each special exhibition, working in close collaboration across divisions by managing implementation schedules as well as outlining important milestones and tracking their completion

· Work with the Head of Exhibition to ensure the project stays within budget and adheres to the negotiated contract.

· Work with the Manager of Curatorial Project Management towards project management best practices, such as detailed project schedules and communication platforms (Asana).

2. Procure exhibition partnerships among sister museums worldwide. 

· Alert the Director, Deputy Director of potentially advantageous partnerships evolving at sister organizations at the ground level. 

· Connect Mia’s curators to relevant personnel at sister organizations with an eye to developing partnerships

3. Supervisory duties

· Supervise Head of Exhibition

· Supervise Head of Interactive Media

· Supervise Exhibition Designer 

4. Place Mia exhibitions at other art museum venues

· Working with Mia’s curators, develop “sell sheets” and “fact sheets” for Mia generated exhibition as marketing tools to secure additional venues

· Scout for potential venues for Mia generated exhibitions

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

To be successful in this role, you have…

· Ability to work responsibly with confidential information

· Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically, and to build positive, professional relationships with all levels of staff, trustees and the public

· Ability to effectively lead cross-functional teams with proven skills in working effectively and positively across functional areas within an organization.

· Excellent planning, organizational and project management skills.

· Excellent and effective written and verbal communication skills.

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

· Proven experience mentoring and developing staff with strong department management skills.

Requirements:

Required:

· M.A. in Art History and a deep knowledge of the art museum field in general

· At least 10 years of previous experience within an art museum 

· Strong record of research with proven experience organizing exhibitions of high quality

· Strong budget, exhibitions, programs, and strategic planning experience and demonstrated skills in those areas.

· Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred:

· Ph.D. in Art History

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