Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia)

Prospect Manager and Researcher 

Full-time, exempt

Salary: $70,000

Onsite; not eligible for relocation

The Job

To advise and execute on donor identification, qualification, moves management, and research. Responsibilities include the research, identification, creation and maintenance of a robust donor and prospect pipeline to ensure maximized fundraising results. This role works in partnerships with advancement and museum leadership to ensure research and portfolio management systems effectively support museum priorities.

In this role, you will…

1. Pipeline Development

· Create optimal portfolios with a pool of potential donors with the capacity and inclination to make a major outright or planned gift at levels of $25,000+

· Segment and monitor potential prospect pools based on gift timing, geography, affinity, and volunteer leadership, and maintain research fields in Salesforce to capture and track relevant data elements

· Recommend strategies to identify and qualify specific segments, including steps that will help bring prospects closer to the museum through engagement with gift officers, senior leadership, and/or curatorial staff

2. Portfolio Management and Analytics

· Create and maintain a sophisticated moves management system that supports the fundraising process, in order to engage new and renewing donors and generate increased revenue

· Implement programs and reporting systems that track progress for moving donors along the donor continuum, beginning with identification

· Collect, analyze, and translate data to create reports that support strategic decision making and investments

· Maintain a metrics program for development that supports the success of the Major & Planned Gifts team and brings insight to daily work, evaluating, prioritizing, and celebrating efforts that lead to the best possible fundraising outcomes

· Facilitate bi-annual portfolio reviews with gift officers and senior leadership

3. Donor Research

· Meet donor research needs for Advancement by conducting research according to ethical standards of the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA) to independently and proactively identify new donor prospects

· Conduct market and donor research, analyze and summarize qualitative and quantitative data, prepare detailed, accurate, and confidential reports on individuals, corporation, and foundations

· Maintain and serve as subject area expert on a suite of tools to accomplish the tasks above, including data mining software, foundation search engines, US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing search engines, public records search engines, and scoring tools.

· Assign donor ratings (including wealth, affinity, generosity) based on giving capacity, as determined by extensive financial research using various sources such as on-line databases, published references, and other documents

4. Participate, as needed, in division-wide and museum-wide work teams on key issues. 

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

To be successful in this role, you have…

· Superior oral and written communication skills, exceptional people skills, strong initiative and self-motivation, and superior judgment and discretion. 

· Ability to work comfortably and professionally with a diverse group of people. 

· Ability to serve as a representative of Mia to the public and represent the museum’s mission with enthusiasm and professionalism.

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s Degree or higher or equivalent experience

· Minimum of five years’ experience in prospect development and/or research. 

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 coverage through Medica, dental insurance with Delta Dental, and vision coverage via EyeMed. Our wellness programs include various trainings and classes, an annual health fair, flu shots, and access to an Employee Assistance Program to support your overall well-being.

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, Mia paid life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage. Our 403(b) Retirement + Savings Plan includes a percentage of salary contribution from Mia after two years of employment.

Additional Perks: Mia encourages professional growth with opportunities for development and learning. In addition to vacation and sick days, enjoy a balanced work-life with a 37.5-hour work week, 11 paid holidays, and 3 personal days annually. Staff members receive free Mia membership, discounted or free tickets to select events and exhibits, subsidized MTC Metropass bus/transit passes, and free parking. Additionally, staff can partake in social events, volunteer opportunities, and receive discounts at the Mia Store, Agra Culture café, Children's Theatre Company, and Minnesota College of Art and Design for continuing education classes.

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)

Executive Assistant

Full-time, non-exempt

Hourly rate: $33.00 - $35.00

Onsite; not eligible for relocation

The Job

To provide high-level executive, administrative, and project support to the Chief Advancement Officer, the Senior Deputy Director, and their respective areas of responsibility.

In this role, you will…

1. Executive Support:

· Provide executive-level administrative support to the Chief Advancement Officer and Senior Deputy Director, demonstrating excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, initiative, and follow-through.

· Prioritize and help manage internal and external communications with key stakeholders, including trustees, donors, division heads, and others.

· Manage executive calendars, correspondence, and travel arrangements

· Support tracking of donor visits and relationships via moves management tools

· Schedule complex meetings and manage related logistics. 

- Prepare and distribute meeting notifications, presentations, and materials.

- Reserve meeting space and arrange for necessary technology, catering, etc.

- Record meeting minutes and monitor follow-up items as requested.

· Anticipate executives’ workflow and needs, reviewing priorities to ensure that tasks/projects are completed in a timely manner

· Maintain confidentiality regarding all aspects of the Director’s Office initiatives, including budgets, personnel, and donor relationships

2. Project Coordination:

· Assist with researching, developing, implementing, maintaining, and monitoring division projects, including capital improvement projects and campaign

· Coordinate, track, and follow up on projects and project teams as assigned.

· Monitor project due dates/deadlines and communicate with team members and project owners to ensure accurate and timely implementation and reporting.

3. Other Administrative Support: 

· Organize and maintain filing systems in a manner that ensures accuracy and accessibility, and where necessary, confidentiality. 

· Provide backup administrative support to Director’s Office staff as needed

· Track and maintain budgets as directed, and compile expense reports 

· Produce and distribute materials as directed.

· Manage external and internal correspondence (phone, email, in person) as directed.

· Maintain tidy office area and restock office supplies as needed.

· Support daily tracking, monitoring, and classifying of donor gifts and pledges.

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

To be successful in this role, you have…

· Superior written communication and grammatical skills

· Demonstrated customer/client service skills and experience

· Experience working with confidential information

· Are flexible, adaptable, and responsive to change

Requirements:

Required:

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

· At least 5 years’ related high-level administrative experience

· Proficiency with office technology and software (Microsoft Office, Google suite, Teams) 

Preferred:

· Advancement/fundraising experience, including capital campaigns

· Building project/construction experience

· CRM experience (e.g., Salesforce)

· Project management experience and familiarity with related tools (e.g., Asana)

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 coverage through Medica, dental insurance with Delta Dental, and vision coverage via EyeMed. Our wellness programs include various trainings and classes, an annual health fair, flu shots, and access to an Employee Assistance Program to support your overall well-being.

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, Mia paid life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage. Our 403(b) Retirement + Savings Plan includes a percentage of salary contribution from Mia after two years of employment.

Additional Perks: Mia encourages professional growth with opportunities for development and learning. In addition to vacation and sick days, enjoy a balanced work-life with a 37.5-hour work week, 11 paid holidays, and 3 personal days annually. Staff members receive free Mia membership, discounted or free tickets to select events and exhibits, subsidized MTC Metropass bus/transit passes, and free parking. Additionally, staff can partake in social events, volunteer opportunities, and receive discounts at the Mia Store, Agra Culture café, Children's Theatre Company, and Minnesota College of Art and Design for continuing education classes.

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)

Associate Curator of American Paintings

Department of the Art of the Americas

Full-time, exempt, union

Starting Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000

Onsite; eligible for relocation assistance

The Job

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

In this role, you will….

1. Interpret the museum’s collections of 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 American Art. Such exhibitions should be of the scale of Cargill and/or US Bank Galleries, but do not preclude larger-scaled 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 American works of art that significantly augment the museum’s existing collections. Review the museum collections of 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 American Art for the museum’s Art of the Americas 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

· Master’s degree in related field of study required; Ph.D. or ABD preferred

· Proficiency in applicable languages, preferably Spanish

· Minimum of 3 years of employment in a collection-based curatorial department with direct experience in the area of 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.

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.

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.

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.

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