Programs Coordinator

The Cedarburg Art Museum is hiring a part-time:

Programs Coordinator

About Cedarburg

The City of Cedarburg, named by World Atlas as one of The Eight Best Towns to Visit in the Northern United States and by NBC as One of the Most Christmassy Towns in America, is a small rural community which dates to 1860, and boasts itself as one of only three of the original artist colonies in the state of Wisconsin. The city hosts five weekend festivals, including Winter Festival in February, Strawberry Festival in June, Wine and Harvest Festival in September, and German-themed Oktoberfest in October, as well as Christmas events in November and December. Cedarburg is a suburb located approximately 20 miles north of the city of Milwaukee. The Cedarburg School District frequently appears on lists of the best schools in the state.

About the Cedarburg Art Museum

The Cedarburg Art Museum, located in the historic 1898 Jochem-Wittenberg Mansion, is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and exhibiting the art of Wisconsin, with a special emphasis on Cedarburg and its surrounding areas. The mission and vision of the Cedarburg Art Museum is to be a preferred destination that celebrates creative expression of the arts in a historic and a culturally vibrant environment, inspiring future talent and fostering a rich, cultural center forged in tradition, family, and community.

About the Position

The Programs Coordinator creates, organizes, and conducts programs at the Cedarburg Art Museum which inspires and connects children and teens to the arts. Some of the requirements of the position include:

· Recommend and coordinate the implementation of new events and activities related to the arts for children and teens.

· Plan, develop curriculum, and conduct the following programs already in practice: Main Street Art Camp, High School Sketch, and Student Art Matters.

· Attend area school art functions and events as the representative of the museum, as needed.

· Track and report program attendance and revenue as required.

· Monitor budget and expenditures for each program and stay within an allocated annual budget.

· Work with other community organizations to host art programs for all abilities and differing abilities.

· Work with local artists to continue a successful High School Sketch program.

· Act as the liaison between the Cedarburg Art Museum and elementary, middle, and high school art teachers within Ozaukee County to continue a successful Student Art Matters program.

• Serve on museum committees and work groups as assigned by the Executive Director.

· Support the organization in creating and enhancing positive patron experiences in all points of contact.

· Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Board members, all staff and volunteers, the Cedarburg community, schools, homeschool organizations, and artist groups.

Qualifications

· Experience working with children and teens.

· Experience working with curriculum development in art education or equivalent experience is preferred.

Salary & Benefits

· Position is part-time, 10-15 hours per week

· Compensation: $20/hour

Requirements:

· Position is required to work every 5th weekend as part of a staff rotation; some evenings may also be required for programs and events

· All museum staff are required to work the following events:

o Strawberry Festival

o Wine & Harvest Festival

o Palette to Plate Fundraiser Event Dinner

o Festive Friday Eves during the holiday season

To Apply:

Submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to the Executive Director at jen@cedarburgartmuseum.org. Preference will be given to candidates who submit prior to February 21st, 2025; however, the position will remain open until filled.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 15 per week

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20