SMSC Native American Fellowship

Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia)

SMSC Native American Fellowship

Temporary, approximately 1 year; Full-time (37.5 hours weekly); non-exempt

Hourly rate: $26.66

Onsite; not eligible for relocation

Monday – Friday, occasional evenings and weekends as needed

The Job

The Native American Fellowship position provides an opportunity to work with the Chair of the Arts of the Americas, and other museum professionals to enhance skills and experience through research, care, curation, partnerships, and interpretation of Native American art, as well as learn about all aspects of museum work by interacting with staff from Advancement, Audience, Curatorial, Registration, and Facilities.

In this role, you will…

1. Assist on projects for the Arts of the Americas’ curatorial team including exhibition development, curation, research, history, culture, language and scholarship opportunities utilizing archives, or community knowledge.

2. Support the Chair of the Arts of Americas in research related to National Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) Program.

3. Support Native community outreach and partnerships by collaboration with Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Hocokata Ti Cultural Center in partnership with the Native Relations Team and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer.

4. Build relationships with tribal communities to ensure projects are conducted in a culturally sensitive manner.

5. Participate in other Mia groups such as Native American programming and interpretations and the Native Relations cross functional team.

6. Other duties as assigned

To be successful in this role, you have…

· Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills, both verbally and written

· Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

· Excellent attention to detail

· Good time management and project management skills

· A passion for community outreach and engagement

Requirements:

· Bachelor of Arts/Fine Arts degree or higher, or equivalent experience

· Must be able to demonstrate significant connections to or relationships with a Native community

· Strong research and data analysis skills

· Ability to travel within the metro area

· Must be able to work some evenings or weekends as required

Mia Culture

The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) is an audience-centered, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome. Mia is Mission Driven, Generous, Agile, Emotionally Aware, and Positive, and endeavors to create a workplace culture where staff are responsible to one another, to our visitors, and to themselves to do the best work possible.

Mia Benefits and Perks

Mia offers comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and vision coverage. We have a wellness and employee assistance program to support your overall wellbeing.

We provide financial peace of mind with a variety of options, including a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health expenses and a Dependent Care Account (DCA) for dependent care expenses. Our 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan includes a percentage of salary contribution from Mia after two years of employment (and minimum hours and age eligibility requirements are met).

In addition to paid vacation, personal, sick days, enjoy a balanced work-life with a 37.5-hour work week and 11 paid holidays.

Join Mia and enjoy a workplace that values your health, financial security, and personal development, all while contributing to a vibrant cultural institution.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please apply online at https://jobs-artsmia.submittable.com/submit.

Posting Deadline

No set expiration date. Job postings typically stay posted until candidates are selected for phone interviews.

Mia is committed to championing policies and practices that value diversity, foster equity, and empower an accessible and inclusive environment. Our strength lies in the diversity among the broad range of people who contribute their time and talents to Mia. We consider inclusion and accessibility a driver of institutional excellence and seek out diversity of participation, thought, and action. It is our aim, therefore, that our employees, trustees, interns, and volunteers reflect and embrace these core values.

Mia is recognized by the Age-Friendly Institute’s Certified Age Friendly Employer (CAFE) program that identifies organizations committed to being the best places to work for employees aged 50 .

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $26.66 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

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

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27