Minneapolis Institute of Art

Gallery Guards 

Security Department

Casual positions

Will need to be available for entirety of exhibition: October 21, 2023 – January 14, 2024

Shift: Approximately 20 – 40 hours per week; must have at least 3 days availability per week. Days, Thursday evenings, and weekend hours

Hourly rate: $20.76

Mia is looking for individuals to patrol the museum galleries to maintain safety and security and to welcome our visitors. Temporary positions, lasting approximately 3 months, are available with the possibility of returning for upcoming special exhibitions. 

In this role, you will…

· Patrol galleries to prevent vandalism, disturbances, and generally maintain order.

· Maintain a visual inventory of the artwork and the physical structure in assigned area.

· Be a positive and supportive Mia representative in all interactions with visitors and members.

· Report any incident involving visitors touching or damaging artwork, suspicious activity, or safety hazards.

· Assist museum patrons with directions, general inquiries, and museum rules.

· Provide assistance to patrons in the event of an emergency.

· Uniforms and training are provided.

To be successful in this role…

You are reliable, trustworthy, and honest. You enjoy working with the public and are respectful and professional in all interactions. You are able to maintain a high level of awareness of your surroundings and have a great attention to detail. You thrive in a structured environment and working as part of a team.

Specific Requirements

· Must be willing and able to be always on your feet while on duty.

· Ability to comprehend and implement security procedures.

· Excellent attendance and punctuality.

· Ability to walk for extended periods of time and always remain alert.

· Professional demeanor and commitment to museum and security policies and procedures.

· Experience working with the public.

· Strong communication and personable customer service skills.

· Ability to work a flexible schedule (including evenings and weekends) in a structured environment.

· Must successfully fulfill background requirements upon hire and maintain a satisfactory criminal record during employment.

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· Strong customer service orientation preferred.

· Previous similar security experience a plus.

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.

To Apply

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

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.

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Minneapolis Institute of Art

Assistant Groundskeeper

Full-time, Non-exempt, Union Position

Must be available to work on-call and weekends as needed

Starting Hourly Rate: $26.77 – $28.13

The Job

Assist the Grounds Crew Chief and building maintenance as assigned.

In this role, you will…

• Facilities and Grounds: Perform duties required of landscape and grounds maintenance. This includes mowing, edging, blowing, trimming, sweeping, cleaning, shoveling, and snow removal.
• Equipment Operation and Maintenance: Operate and maintain ground equipment. This includes sweepers, mowers, snow throwers, snow plowing equipment, weed whippers, edgers, hedge trimmers, grounds tractors, bobcat, sweeper, and vehicles. 
• Perform parking ramp cleaning and maintenance.
• Assist with building maintenance duties as directed. This may include semi-skilled carpentry, painting, and moving items such as furniture. Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned, including working in other areas of the Facilities department as needed.

To be successful in this role…

• You have strong attention to detail.
• You can be self-guided and can work independently as needed.
• You are organized and skilled at prioritization. 

Specific Requirements

Required: 

• High school graduate or equivalent GED
• Three to five years of groundskeeping and landscaping experience
• Working knowledge of irrigation systems
• Mechanical aptitude and/or small engine and some vehicle maintenance and repair experience
• Ability to work extra hours before or after scheduled shift, on-call hours, and weekends as needed, primarily during snow removal season
• Minnesota driver’s license
• Ability to pass a DOT physical
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds 
• Ability to work in extremely cold or hot weather conditions

Preferred:

• DOT license(s)

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.

To Apply

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

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.

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Minneapolis Institute of Art

Native American Exhibition Outreach Assistant 

Learning and Engagement

Temporary position, approx.  6 months; hours vary, approx. 20 hours/week

Pay Range: $25.00/hour

The Job 

The Minneapolis Institute of Art welcomes applications for this 6-month position that will assist several departments at the Minneapolis Institute of Art with connecting with Native communities. This position is an opportunity for a Native American individual to play an important role engaging Native communities and others in conversations and activities related to Mia’s Native American Art permanent collection and current exhibitions including The Lyrical Artwork of Jim Denomie (July 8, 2023 - March 24, 2024) and In Our Hands: Native Photography, 1890 to Now (October 22, 2023 - January 14, 2024).  Because the job involves collaboration with multiple departments, it provides an opportunity to learn about museum work and practices. 

In this role, you will….

· Gain experience for future opportunities in a career in a museum

· Work with Mia staff and Native communities and communicate about current Native exhibitions

· Assist in creating learning resources and activities that help promote Mia exhibitions centered on Native art and artists

· Collaborate with Native community partners

· Have opportunities for professional development 

Specific Requirements

· Interested in exploring museum work 

· High School Diploma or higher

· Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

· Self-Motivated and a team player

· Detail oriented

· Prior experience with engaging Native communities preferred 

To be successful in this role…

You have experience and a passion for art and museum work. You are productive, positive, and ready to learn. You are excited about the opportunity to work with Native American communities and art as you gain skills, knowledge, and job 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.

To Apply

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

Posting Deadline

Open until filled. 

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.

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Minneapolis Institute of Art

Assistant Director of Security – Events and Weekends

Full-time, exempt

Salary range: $63,000 – $70,000 annually, depending on qualifications

Schedule: Thursday - Monday, 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. 

The Job

To assist the Head of Security in the management of the department including but not limited to supervisory duties, weekend management, events support and to serve as back-up to the scheduling and security payroll process for the Security department. 

In this role, you will….

· Coordinates scheduling security officers with the Assistant Director of scheduling for events. Regularly meets with the Head of Events and or event staff. Creates reports on museum activities to evaluate regular security operations and in response to investigative activities. 

· Performs supervisory duties relating to security personnel as assigned by the Head of Security. This includes but is not limited to initial investigations of incidents/accidents, personnel situations. Evaluates, interviews, and hires candidates for permanent and temporary positions.

· Develops, maintains and promotes positive and professional relationships with internal staff, volunteers, members, vendors, contractors, and the general public in order to achieve departmental and organizational goals.

To be successful in this role…

You are trustworthy and dependable in dealing with sensitive security systems and personnel information.  You are willing to handle the responsibility of being in charge in the absence of other security management. You have excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. You can work effectively under pressure. 

Specific Requirements

Required:

· High school diploma or GED 

· General knowledge of security operations and equipment

· Must be willing to come in for emergency situations

Preferred: 

· College degree or other post-secondary education

· Previous supervisory experience strongly preferred

· Proficiency with computerized building systems and security software programs

Equipment Operated

Security and fire system computers, digital recorders, CCTV components, and other necessary security, fire, and safety system components. 

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.

To Apply

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

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.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER