Vitality Arts Coordinator

Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia)

Vitality Arts Coordinator

Part-time (30 hours weekly), temporary (two years), non-exempt

Hourly rate: $30.80 per hour

 

The Job

The Vitality Arts Program Coordinator is a grant funded position that provides support for a grant focused on sequential art classes, digital offerings, and open studios for visitors 55 and over. This grant-funded temporary (two years) part-time (30 hours weekly) position is needed starting May 2026.

 

In this role, you will…

  • Coordinate activities for two in-person tracks of Mia’s Vitality Arts initiative: the facilitation of sequential programming for elders (55+), and creation and facilitation of Studio 55, open studios for elders (55+). 
  • Conduct outreach to diverse community organizations that serve elders in Minnesota (e.g. rural, LGBTQ+, Native American) to broaden reach of Vitality Arts programs and advocacy.
  • Develop and coordinate virtual sequential programs for elders (55+) based on existing in-person model.
  • Support coordination of teaching artists and staffing for Vitality Arts programs and events and provide administrative support to staff, teaching artists, program participants, and teaching assistants.
  • Work with the Manager of Programming to coordinate surveys for participants, evaluating the program year-over-year.
  • Other duties as assigned to support the Programming Department.

 

To be successful in this role, you have…

  • Minimum one year of related work experience with multigenerational audiences, within a museum setting is a plus.
  • Experience fostering relationships with diverse communities and building collaborative programming.
  • Comfortability with various art materials.
  • Knowledge of a broad range of periods and styles of art and culture.
  • Experience in customer- or client-facing positions
  • Excellent written, verbal, and oral communication skills.
  • Strong organizational ability and attention to detail
  • Basic word processing and spreadsheet skills
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to multitask.

 

Preferred Skills

  • Experience writing curriculum
  • Experience with program management
  • Skilled in Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, and project-management software
  • (Asana preferred) and knowledge of virtual-learning capabilities.
  • Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable.

 

Specific Requirements:

BA in Art, Art History, Museum Studies, Arts Administration, or related field

 

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/353712/vitality-arts-coordinator

 

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+.

 

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