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)

Senior Gift Officer, Head of Planned Giving 

Full-time, exempt

Salary: $95,000 - $97,500

Onsite

The Job

To play an integral role in executing the museum’s vision in identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding prospects and donors with a particular focus on planned giving and complex gift strategies. This position leads the administration and strategic direction of the museum’s planned giving initiatives. Collaborates with and provides technical expertise in all aspects of planned giving, including tax and charitable components, to colleagues and prospective and current donors as well as their advisors. Acts as a key ambassador through personal contact with donors and prospects. 

In this role, you will…

1. Meet fundraising goals for unrestricted, restricted, and planned gifts from individuals.

· Manage portfolio of 75-100+ major and planned gift prospects to secure unrestricted annual and special project and campaign gifts to meet identified institutional goals. Take timely and strategic steps in moving prospects through the cycle of identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. This position is expected to raise between $500,000 - 1,000,000 annually in unrestricted, restricted, and/or planned gifts, meet metrics for donor contacts and proposals, and meet additional goals to support capital campaign as identified.

· Create a plan for each donor that will serve as a foundational communication and fundraising strategy, with a focus on one-on-one donor meetings to establish and strengthen donor relationships for long term support.

· Develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive planned giving program that aligns with the museum’s fundraising goals. Serve as a philanthropic planning advisor to planned gift prospects and their advisors to produce current and deferred planned gifts to benefit Mia. Recommend key messages, collateral materials, and targeted communication strategies to produce in partnership with Advancement and Audience divisions.

· Collaborate with gift officers and internal partners to support complex planned giving conversations across the museum. Partner, coach, equip and encourage colleagues in the pursuit of planned giving opportunities while assisting in the design and implementation of gifts and individualized donor strategies.

· Manage planned giving administration in partnership with Finance Division, including, but not limited to: gift documentation and agreements, estate administration, CGA registrations, stewardship of the museum’s endowment funds, and charitable trusts.

· Organize and conduct internal training on charitable planning, gift planning vehicles, and tax-wise philanthropic strategies.

· Maintain technical expertise while staying current on tax and other legislative changes that impact donors and planned giving.

· Produce or assist with draft documents, calculations, proposals, endowment agreements and other necessary materials as needed by prospects, donors and advisors. 

· Maintain an active, current body of knowledge of Mia and its mission, programs, activities, institutional needs, and fundraising priorities, as well as the advancement field and planned giving trends and vehicles. 

· Participate in development of creative and customized benefits, events, and communications, and recommend and manage communication.

2. Communicate and report on activities to department team and other key staff.

• Manage prioritization for major individual prospect identification,      research, benefit delivery, and cultivation/stewardship opportunities.
• Provide timely and accurate progress reports.
• Consistently maintain contact reports and donor files.
• Coordinate appropriate financial requirements and needs with      accounting department.

3. Participate, as needed, in department-wide and museum-wide work teams on key issues.

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

Requirements:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of seven years’ experience in individual fundraising, legal, financial, or related field, with direct experience in cultivation and solicitation of individual donors, preferably in a museum environment. 
• Demonstrated success in closing six-figure annual, endowment, and planned gifts.
• Expertise in planned giving and/or tax law.
• Superior oral and written communication skills and exceptional people skills.
• Works comfortably and professionally with donors, foundations, Trustees, individual prospects, and volunteers.
• Able to serve as a representative of Mia to the public and represent the museum’s mission with enthusiasm and professionalism.

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

Studio Assistant

Casual, Non-exempt, Union position 

Starting Hourly Rate: $21.27

Hours vary depending on work needed for Learning & Engagement programs.

The Job

Assist classroom instructors in studio classes and workshops for all ages by preparing art materials for class and assisting with instruction and supervision of students in studios and galleries.

 In this role, you will…

· Assist Instructors by preparing art materials and studio spaces before class, taking attendance, assisting participants following instructor’s direction, and cleaning classrooms following programs.

· Keep studio and storage areas clean and neat. 

· Assist with maintaining inventory of art materials and reception supplies and alert staff when supplies need to be ordered.

· Display participants’ artwork in the studio and set up materials and equipment for program receptions.

· Supervise students as they move through the galleries, during lunch periods and other breaks.

 To be successful in this role, you have the following qualities:

· Excellent service skills and written, verbal, and oral communication 

· Team player

· Positive attitude

· Self-motivated and results driven

· Agility and ability to work well under pressure and with a variety of personalities.

· Ability to work well and effectively with all museum departments and community members.

 Specific Requirements

· Familiarity with art materials and art education methods.

· Experience working with specified audiences (e.g., young students, older adults, intergenerational).

· Ability to lift and move heavy objects.

 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

This job posting is open through September 26th, 2025.

 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 Associate Curator/Curator of South and Southeast Asian and Islamic Art

Department of Asian Art

Full-time, exempt, union

Salary: $90,000 - $110,000

The Job

To heighten the profile of the South and Southeast Asian and Islamic Art collection at the Minneapolis Institute of Art through significant acquisitions, ambitious and intellectually rigorous exhibitions, publications and programs. To cultivate relationships with donors, professional colleagues, partner organizations and the community at large in furtherance of Mia’s strategic goals. To responsibly manage the museum’s collection of South and Southeast Asian and Islamic Art, ensuring proper documentation, maintenance, display and conservation.

In this role, you will…

1. Locate, research, and recommend important works of art for acquisition.

• Develop and maintain a Collection Development Plan that articulates the collection’s strengths and weaknesses and that recommends strategic collecting goals based on the museum’s holdings and the market.
• Foster relationships with collectors locally and nationally, actively soliciting their help in enhancing the collection.
• Communicate and maintain positive relationships with dealers.
• With the approval of the Head of Department, Chief Curator, and/or Director, solicit funds from individuals and groups. 

2. Conceptualize, organize, and execute special exhibitions that provide fresh insights and new ways of understanding human creativity.

• Develop thematic concept and conduct research leading to object selection.
• With museum colleagues establish learning objectives and interpretive goals.
• Seek out potential venues for the exhibition (should it be able to travel).
• Research and invite experts to contribute intellectual capital.
• With the approval of the Chair, Chief Curator, and Director, solicit funds from individuals and groups. 

3. Interpret the permanent collection through rotations, special projects, general and scholarly publications, public speaking and teaching. Oversee management of the collection on display, in special exhibitions, in storage, and on loan. Work collaboratively with members of museum staff to:

• Plan installations and participate in the generation of support materials such as visitor-friendly didactic panels and labels. Rotate displays as necessary for conservation and educational reasons.
• Prepare publications that will enhance the general and scholarly understanding of the collection. 
• Conduct research and field work that supports the interpretation of the collection.
• Prepare lectures for the general public, museum support groups, and the scholarly community on issues relating to the collection.
• Oversee the conservation and security of works.
• Utilize knowledge of aesthetic and historical significance, as well as monetary value, to prioritize care and maintenance.
• Maintain files on all objects.
• Review loan requests from other institutions and make recommendations about the suitability of lending based in the validity of the project, the condition of the object, and Mia’s exhibition plans. 

4. Cultivate relationships with museum members, trustees, staff, and the public.

• Serve as a professional resource for members of the community, including private collectors.
• Develop programming for the museum’s South and Southeast Asian and Islamic Art.
• Foster relationships with members of the public (artists, scholars, critics, community groups) by encouraging their interest in Mia, its collections and its mission.

5. Assist Chair of Asian Art with supervising department:

• Manage department interns.
• Provide work direction when Department Chair is out of office.

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

Additional Performance:

• Participate in the museum community as active scholar/curator in their field.
• Engage actively in enhancing the reputation of the Mia collection and exhibitions locally, nationally, and internationally.
• Actively maintain awareness of art market and exhibitions through research and contact with dealers, other professionals, and collectors.
• Represent the Mia through participation on committees and involvement in programs that enhance the knowledge and appreciation of art.

Requirements:

· Minimum of M.A., Ph.D. strongly preferred.

· Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a museum curator 

· Expertise in South and Southeast Asian and Islamic Art desired 

· Strong record of research and scholarship, with proven experience organizing exhibitions and producing publications of high quality 

· Demonstrated skill at strategically building a collection through gift and purchase 

· Team player with proven 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 

· Ability to travel nationally and internationally approximately 25%

· Applicable language knowledge preferred

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