Engagement Lead, Museum Support Groups

Milwaukee Art Museum; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Milwaukee Art Museum seeks a Manager of Support Groups to steward its member organizations and coordinate with curatorial and development teams. In the Office of Development, you will lead recruitment, plan annual programs, drive fundraising drives, and ensure each group's schedule aligns with the Museum's mission.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in arts administration or a related field and demonstrates strong communication, planning, and relationship-building skills, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in arts administration, communications/public relations, nonprofit management, or related field.
• Excellent communication, project management, and research skills.
• Willingness to work periodic evenings and weekends.
• Ability to manage competing priorities under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead liaison for support group boards and plan agendas.
• Develop annual events schedule for each group with curators and membership.
• Ensure successful events by driving attendance and coordinating with fundraising teams.
• Coordinate communications with artists, collectors, and partner organizations.
• Grow and activate support group funds with leadership.
• Create and distribute core group communications, including newsletters and event invitations.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Project management

Strategic thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in arts administration, communications/public relations, nonprofit management, or related field

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Basecamp

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Milwaukee Art Museum seeks a Manager of Support Groups to steward its member organizations and coordinate with curatorial and development teams. In the Office of Development, you will lead recruitment, plan annual programs, drive fundraising drives, and ensure each group's schedule aligns with the Museum's mission.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in arts administration or a related field and demonstrates strong communication, planning, and relationship-building skills, with