Job opportunities

Gallery Guard – Full Time
Full time position with benefits. Flexible schedule a must. Includes weekends and evenings. Good customer service & computer skills required. Great work environment! Send résumé to: hr@mam.org or Milwaukee Art Museum, Human Resources, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202 or apply in person at the reception desk, weekdays 8am-5pm.

Receptionist – Part Time
Be the face and voice of the museum! We are looking for a reliable professional with experience. Must be friendly, courteous and share our excitement of the Milwaukee Art Museum. Tasks include light switchboard call volume, greeting visitors, data entry & general office tasks. Monday thru Friday, hours vary. Send résumé to: hr@mam.org or Milwaukee Art Museum, Human Resources, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202 53202 or apply in person at the reception desk, weekdays 8am-5pm.

Chief Curator
Milwaukee Art Museum

The Milwaukee Art Museum is currently looking for a Chief Curator who will assume responsibility for the overall leadership, vision and operations of the curatorial department. The Museum seeks an energetic and passionate colleague who will be an active participant in the Museum’s efforts to create a new model for visitor experiences and the presentation of art. Expertise in modern and contemporary art or American art to 1900 is preferred. Oversight responsibilities include the acquisition, cataloguing, research, care, display and interpretation activities of the Museum’s collections and exhibitions, leading a team of 25 department professionals.

The Chief Curator is the principal spokesperson for the art. He/she will work with the curatorial department and the Museum’s new director, Daniel Keegan, to plan the exhibition schedule and build community engagement in, and support of, the Museum’s collections. The successful candidate joins the Museum at an excellent time to build a growing department, shape the future exhibition schedule, which has open slots, and expand the collection with available acquisition funds.

The Milwaukee Art Museum is one of the leading art museums in the United States. Its collections and exhibitions have received national and international recognition. The 340,000-sq-ft facility includes a historic Eero Saarinen–designed building and the internationally acclaimed Santiago Calatrava–designed addition, which opened in 2001. Ranging from antiquity to the present, the Museum’s permanent collection of 24,000 objects is especially rich in 19th- and 20th-century American and European art, contemporary art, American decorative arts, and European art from the Renaissance. It also has a strong and growing collection of European and American folk and outsider art.

Its collections of contemporary art from 1970 to the present reflect a very active period of collecting, beginning with the opening of the Saarinen building in 1957. The Chief Curator would continue in this tradition and closely oversee the interpretation and presentation of this very important collection.

The successful candidate will have a strong interest in collaborating across department lines. He/she will play a role in the partnerships and teams developing the Museum’s new visitor experience initiative aimed at providing a broader range of options for engaging with art, including the use of non-traditional presentation methods, new technologies and other interactive strategies. The Museum is poised to redesign and install its entire permanent collection in a manner consistent with this initiative.

The Milwaukee Art Museum seeks a “people person” who knows how to build morale and develop and encourage talent. He/she must be able to cultivate relationships with donors and collectors, and within the broader art world. Attention to detail, multitasking, a sense of humor, and an adventuresome spirit are additional qualities of importance. The ability to work in a collegial environment and build bridges of trust and respect are a must.

Candidates must show evidence of strategic leadership, must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a commitment to team-based project management. Advanced degree in art history and a minimum of 5 years curatorial leadership experience, including exhibition organization, staff management and budget oversight are required.

Position open until filled. Salary commensurate with experience and includes an excellent benefits package. Send cover letter, resume and salary request electronically to: Milwaukee Art Museum Director, Daniel Keegan at: hr@mam.org.

Milwaukee Art Museum
700 N. Art Museum Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53202
www.mam.org

Controller – Full time
Management position responsible for overseeing the financial activities of the museum & supervising a five-person department. Strong leadership, communication, analytical skills & knowledge of fund accounting preferred. Seeking a hands-on CPA with 4-6 years related experience including public accounting.
Send résumé and salary requirement to: hr@mam.org or Milwaukee Art Museum, Human Resources, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

Curriculum Specialist – Part time
Part-time temporary position researches and develops resources for Kohl's art and design project. Candidate will develop innovative K-12 curriculum tied to state and national academic standards. Train museum staff and teachers. Master's degree in art education, art history or related field, have 5 years of curriculum /museum education experience and a strong working knowledge of design.
Send résumé to: hr@mam.org or Milwaukee Art Museum, Human Resources, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

Line Cook - Café Calatrava – Part time
Must be an organized food professional with a strong work ethic and kitchen experience. Student or graduate of Culinary Arts School preferred. Some evening & weekend hours required. Apply in person in the Café Calatrava 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or send résumé & salary request to:
Milwaukee Art Museum, Human Resources, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. Milwaukee, WI 53202 or email hr@mam.org

Catering Manager – Full time
The Milwaukee Art Museum is seeking a highly motivated professional with extensive food and wine knowledge. Proficiency in cost controls, inventory and scheduling is expected. Must be a motivator and communicator able to provide service beyond expectations. Creative menu and function planning with attention to detail is a must. Ten years experience in the restaurant/hospitality industry or 5 years experience with a degree in restaurant management or culinary arts is required.
Send résumé to: hr@mam.org or Milwaukee Art Museum, Human Resources, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

Network Administrator/PC Technician – Full time
This position works under the direct supervision of the IS Manager. The Network Administrator is responsible for hands-on daily maintenance of the network systems, hardware and software, protecting the organization’s data by ensuring security, backups, redundancy and reliability. Focusing on day-to-day operations as well as desktop support, new users set ups, and support of existing users, OS updates and software updates and hardware, server upgrades. Maintaining server environment with Windows 2003 servers, create documentation/procedures covering LAN environment, create and maintain security access to LAN and email system, assist desktop support staff with troubleshooting desktop hardware/software issues. Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Computer Science or IT related major preferred. PC tech skills supporting both Windows XP and Macs, previous LAN Administration, network experience/knowledge.
Send résumé to: hr@mam.org or Milwaukee Art Museum, Human Resources, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

All positions are considered open until filled unless a deadline is specified.