Association of Academic Museums & Galleries.
Deputy Director of Curatorial Affairs – Milwaukee Art Museum Milwaukee, WI
Association of Academic Museums & Galleries., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244
Deputy Director of Curatorial Affairs – Milwaukee Art Museum Milwaukee, WI A comprehensive art institution and cultural cornerstone for the Greater Milwaukee region, the Milwaukee Art Museum (MAM) has become an icon for the city and a resource for the entire state. Prominently situated on the shore of Lake Michigan, the MAM campus welcomes more than 300,000 visitors annually. The Museum was founded over 125 years ago and is the largest and most significant art museum in Wisconsin.
Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.MAIN FOCUS, PRIORITIES, AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIESFor the Milwaukee Art Museum’s next Deputy Director of Curatorial Affairs (Deputy Director), it is an opportune time to join a vibrant, healthy organization which has been experiencing and is poised for growth. The Deputy Director will lead a significant effort under the Museum’s new strategic direction, aligning with the vision for the Museum as a place for all individuals to better understand themselves and our world through new approaches to the presentation of art.The Deputy Director is a member of the Executive Management Team, providing leadership, strategic direction, stewardship, administrative and managerial oversight for the Museum’s curatorial departments. This executive will have primary day-to-day responsibility for integrating the work of 13 direct reports and a total of 33 staff managing the Museum’s works of art.Specific responsibilities include:Develop a strategic approach to achieving the Museum’s goals for sustaining and caring for the collections and archives, conceiving and organizing collections displays and temporary exhibitions.Assess department functions, priorities, and processes to ensure efficiencies and alignment with museum best practices.Encourage and celebrate the talents of the team while holding each accountable to institutional goals.Spearhead development of a comprehensive programmatic calendar for the Museum’s collections, galleries, and featured exhibitions.Collaborate with staff for exhibition, collection-management, presentation, and publication strategies.Manage high-level aspects of the exhibition schedule, ensuring timely presentation within budget parameters.Work collaboratively with the Chief Development Officer in the cultivation of donors and general fundraising activities.Keep department staff informed with routine meetings and open communications regarding activities.Represent the Museum in professional and academic forums with local/regional, national, and international colleagues.Develop and monitor departmental and exhibition budgets, contracts, and agreements.Collaborate with curators and conservators in prioritizing conservation initiatives.Recruit, hire, manage performance, and facilitate the training of staff.CANDIDATE PROFILEThe ideal candidate will have the following professional and personal qualities:Strategic Leadership and Management AcumenBuilding Relationships and Using InfluencePassion for the MissionAdvanced degree in art history, fine arts, museum administration, or commensurate experience required; PhD preferred. Working knowledge of TMS, Raisers Edge, Google’s G Suite or Microsoft Office Suite applications is also preferred.CONTACTFor inquiries, please contact Stephen Milbauer and Naree Viner of Koya Leadership Partners.At Koya, we celebrate and thrive on diversity for the benefit of our team and the communities we serve. Koya is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment.
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Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.MAIN FOCUS, PRIORITIES, AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIESFor the Milwaukee Art Museum’s next Deputy Director of Curatorial Affairs (Deputy Director), it is an opportune time to join a vibrant, healthy organization which has been experiencing and is poised for growth. The Deputy Director will lead a significant effort under the Museum’s new strategic direction, aligning with the vision for the Museum as a place for all individuals to better understand themselves and our world through new approaches to the presentation of art.The Deputy Director is a member of the Executive Management Team, providing leadership, strategic direction, stewardship, administrative and managerial oversight for the Museum’s curatorial departments. This executive will have primary day-to-day responsibility for integrating the work of 13 direct reports and a total of 33 staff managing the Museum’s works of art.Specific responsibilities include:Develop a strategic approach to achieving the Museum’s goals for sustaining and caring for the collections and archives, conceiving and organizing collections displays and temporary exhibitions.Assess department functions, priorities, and processes to ensure efficiencies and alignment with museum best practices.Encourage and celebrate the talents of the team while holding each accountable to institutional goals.Spearhead development of a comprehensive programmatic calendar for the Museum’s collections, galleries, and featured exhibitions.Collaborate with staff for exhibition, collection-management, presentation, and publication strategies.Manage high-level aspects of the exhibition schedule, ensuring timely presentation within budget parameters.Work collaboratively with the Chief Development Officer in the cultivation of donors and general fundraising activities.Keep department staff informed with routine meetings and open communications regarding activities.Represent the Museum in professional and academic forums with local/regional, national, and international colleagues.Develop and monitor departmental and exhibition budgets, contracts, and agreements.Collaborate with curators and conservators in prioritizing conservation initiatives.Recruit, hire, manage performance, and facilitate the training of staff.CANDIDATE PROFILEThe ideal candidate will have the following professional and personal qualities:Strategic Leadership and Management AcumenBuilding Relationships and Using InfluencePassion for the MissionAdvanced degree in art history, fine arts, museum administration, or commensurate experience required; PhD preferred. Working knowledge of TMS, Raisers Edge, Google’s G Suite or Microsoft Office Suite applications is also preferred.CONTACTFor inquiries, please contact Stephen Milbauer and Naree Viner of Koya Leadership Partners.At Koya, we celebrate and thrive on diversity for the benefit of our team and the communities we serve. Koya is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment.
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