The Job

To provide high-level administrative support to the Deputy Director and Chief Curator and coordinate projects/communications for the Curatorial Division. Secondarily, provide administrative support the Content Strategist and Head of Exhibition Planning and Strategy.

In this role, you will…

• Maintain confidentiality with regard to all aspects of business pertaining to the Deputy Director’s Office.
• Maintain the Deputy Director’s calendar, including scheduling and prioritizing meetings, coordinating meetings, and making travel arrangements.
• Provide administrative support for the Deputy Director, and secondarily, the Content Strategist and Head of Exhibition Planning and Strategy.
• Coordinate projects and communications for Curatorial Division.

Specific Requirements

• At least 5 years previous high-level administrative experience.
• Ability to work responsibly with confidential information.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Excellent organizational and proofreading skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically, and to build positive professional relationships with all levels of staff, trustees and the public.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain positive relationships.
• Ability to identify urgent contacts/matters.
• Ability to function effectively and positively as a member of a team.
• Proven skill at maintaining calendars and organizing complex meetings.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Accurate keyboarding skills of at least 60 wpm.
• Record which demonstrates ability to anticipate work needs of supervisor.

Who You Are

You have a passion for art and are an enthusiastic advocate for all things Mia. You are creative and open-minded with positive and effective communication skills.  You strive for self-awareness.

You’re good at and enjoy…

• Thinking on your feet and responding to rapidly changing situations.
• Willingness to help others.
• Setting challenging goals and achieving them.
• Seeing promising opportunities in all situations.

Mia Culture

The Minneapolis Institute of Art is an audience-focused workplace where everyone strives to provide excellent service and cultivate honest and positive relationships. Generosity, agility, emotional intelligence, positive energy, and driving results are the core values that define Mia’s culture. Successful employment at Mia includes full embrace and demonstrable indicators of these values by all team members.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, send a cover letter including your interest in the position, what you will bring to the position, and why you are the ideal candidate, along with a resume to miajobs@artsmia.org.

Posting Deadline

Posting deadline for submissions is Friday, May 4^th, 2019.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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