Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago

The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago seeks a full-time Assistant to the Deputy Director/Board Secretary to provide comprehensive administrative management for the Deputy Director and serve as administrative back up for the Director. In addition, as the secretary for the seventy-member Board of Trustees, responsibilities will include scheduling, document preparation, meeting arrangements, and taking minutes for meetings of the Board of Trustees and Executive Committee.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience necessary. At least 3 to 5 years of executive level administrative/ secretarial experience strongly preferred. Demonstrated experience in positions requiring independence and high level of responsibility regarding executive matters and project management. Must be highly organized, able to anticipate needs and use professional judgment to handle complex situations. Excellent communication skills required including the ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, trustees, and donors. Excellent computer skills, including PowerPoint proficiency required. General mobility throughout building required. Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm with occasional special events as needed.

Send a cover letter and resume to Human Resources: Application for Assistant to the Deputy Director/Board Secretary position by email to jobs@mcachicago.org. Applications are also accepted by fax at 312.397.4095 or by mail at Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. Please use only one format when sending your application. The Museum of Contemporary Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No calls please.

The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (MCA) seeks a full-time Programmer of Education: Public Programs to apply knowledge and experience of the visual arts, visual and critical theory, art history and broad awareness of other theoretical, creative practices, and culture. She/He will conceive, curate, and lead a diverse schedule of Talks, Conferences, and other educational activities including film, performances and music. She/He will address primarily adult audiences of both specialist and non-specialist interests and knowledge in order to create expanded audience-engaged practices throughout the museum. She/He will work in partnership with the Beatrice C. Mayer Director of Education to curate and manage opportunities to raise the profile of art historical, critical, theoretical and cultural debate in the city and beyond.

MA in Art History, Curatorial Studies, Art Education or equivalent required. A minimum of three years experience in a museum, education, or curatorial position or equivalent experience required. Demonstrated excellent writing and verbal skills required. Extensive knowledge of art history, the contemporary art world, and museum education as well as demonstrated experience curating or producing museum opportunities required. Computer skills required. General mobility throughout all museum properties is required. Ability to undertake national and international travel is advantageous. Full-time schedule is Monday through Friday with evenings and special events as required.

Send a cover letter and resume to Human Resources: Application for Programmer of Education: Public Programs position by email to jobs@mcachicago.org. Applications are also accepted by fax at 312.397.4095 or by mail at Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. Please use only one format when sending your application. The Museum of Contemporary Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No calls please.

The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (MCA) seeks a full-time Associate Director of Education: Interpretation and Public Programs. She/He will be a major contributor in the development of interactive and creative approaches to a more audience-engaged museum. They will conceive, develop, and manage all interpretative materials and exhibition learning for museum audiences in collaboration with the curatorial department with the ambition to intensify all visitor experiences and help create opportunities for how meanings are generated. She/He will also work in partnership with the Beatrice C. Mayer Director of Education to curate and manage a program of public talks and opportunities to raise MCA’s profile of art historical, critical, theoretical, and cultural debate and artistic programs in the city and beyond.

MA in Art History, Curatorial Studies or equivalent required. PhD or journalism degree would be an additional asset. A minimum of five years experience in a museum interpretation or curatorial position, or equivalent experience required. Demonstrated excellent writing, editing and verbal skills required. Background in contemporary art is strongly desired. General mobility throughout all museum properties is required. Ability to undertake national and international travel is advantageous. Full-time schedule is Monday through Friday with evenings and special events as required.

Send a cover letter and resume to Human Resources: Application for Associate Director of Education: Interpretation and Public Programs position by email to jobs@mcachicago.org. Applications are also accepted by fax at 312.397.4095 or by mail at Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. Please use only one format when sending your application. The Museum of Contemporary Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No calls please.

The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago seeks a full-time Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Director for Administration. Reporting to the Deputy Director, the Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Director for Administration (CFODDA) plays a critical role in ensuring the preservation of assets and leading the financial and administrative functions. The CFODDA will have day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all finance and administrative activities of the Museum, including direct responsibility for accounting, information technology, human resources, and property management. In addition, CFODDA will ensure that all financial and administrative policies, plans, procedures and protocols are followed.

As a member of the senior leadership team, the CFODDA will be an advisor to the other divisional leaders, evaluating and assisting them with budgeting, financial monitoring and analysis, and human resources management. S/he will provide financial information to the Director, Deputy Director and Board in order to make actionable recommendations on both strategy and implementation. Also serves as staff liaison to Finance, Investment, and Audit committees of the board and provides financial reports to the Executive Committee and Board of Trustees.

B.S. in Accounting – or equivalent required. CPA or MBA a plus. Minimum ten years of broad finance and administrative experience, demonstrating progressively responsible leadership roles. Must have extensive knowledge of non-profit accounting in accordance with GAAP, as well as experience monitoring and tracking investments. Experience required in overseeing administration and human resource activities and regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical problem solving skills and proven experience gathering and evaluating administrative and financial information for making recommendations to senior leadership. Must also have experience with managing technology systems to support a growing organization. Proficiency in computer spreadsheets, presentation software, modeling, and report writing are essential. Demonstrated ability to forge mutually-respectful and effective relationships with diverse groups, including trustees, committee members, staff, supporters, auditors, and vendors. Outstanding oral and written communication skills, with the presence to serve as an effective spokesperson for the museum in all financial and administrative matters. Museum experience a plus.

Send a cover letter and resume to Human Resources: Application for Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Director for Administration position by email to jobs@mcachicago.org. Applications are also accepted by fax at 312.397.4095 or by mail at Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. Please use only one format when sending your application. The Museum of Contemporary Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No calls please.

The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago seeks a full-time Software/Web Application Developer to design, develop, implement, and maintain innovative solutions for online and digital initiatives; design, develop, maintain, and improve the MCA website, coordinating with designers and front-end developers on user experiences/interfaces; develop, maintain, and improve the website’s back-end code and content management system. He/she will also provide internal technical support for the e-commerce program(s); assist and advise other departments on technology interfaces and applications; participate in user-centered research through usability testing, interviews, usage analysis, and rapid prototyping; and design, prototype, and build user-centered web sites and applications for mobile devices.

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or other related field required. Three to five years professional experience in software and web application development required. Proven experience with clean, semantically correct HTML(5), CSS, and expert knowledge in developing with object-oriented programming languages, databases, jQuery/JavaScript, and PHP/MySQL required. Web development will occur in WordPress, so experience creating custom WordPress themes and plugins, and using AJAX with WordPress is key (having publicly published themes and plugins is a bonus). Must be proficient with Adobe Creative Suite applications, both Mac and Windows platforms, and have strong knowledge of online best practices, SEO, and modern web design trends. Creation and use of web services (i.e. REST), secure application and E-commerce gateway development experience, and PCI knowledge is a plus. Ideal candidate will have familiarity with responsive design development, mobile application development, and basic Linux server setup/maintenance. Must have excellent written/verbal communication skills, ability to multi-task and work under deadline pressure while maintaining acute attention to detail. General mobility throughout all museum properties and ability to communicate clearly in English required. Schedule is Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm, with evening and weekend hours if needed.

Send a cover letter and resume to Human Resources: Application for Software/Web Application Developer position by email to jobs@mcachicago.org. Applications are also accepted by fax at 312.397.4095 or by mail at Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. Please use only one format when sending your application. The Museum of Contemporary Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No calls please.

The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago seeks a full-time Digital Designer and Front-End Developer to work, under the supervision of the Multimedia Manager, with the Director of Design, Publishing, and New Media; designers; and developers to produce and implement design solutions for online and digital projects. He/she will design, build, and maintain content and systems for digital visitor- and user-facing platforms onsite (iPads, screens, digital signage, etc), and online (MCA websites, social media channels, etc); work with back-end developers to integrate front-end and back-end code, ensuring design integrity; collaborate with designers to implement pixel-perfect code; and be responsible for user interface design, mockup, and build-out. He/she will also design, prototype, and build user-centered web sites and applications for mobile devices; design presentations for internal and external uses that are consistent with the museum’s identity; participate in user-centered research through usability testing, interviews, usage analysis, and rapid prototyping; and make daily updates and improvements to the MCA website to maintain accuracy and consistency.

Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or Visual Communication Design. Three to five years professional experience in graphic design, with a strong emphasis on digital design. Expert knowledge in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, HTML, CSS, and Keynote/PowerPoint required. Web development will occur in WordPress, so experience with custom WordPress themes and plugins, is key. Strong knowledge of online best practices, responsive design, and modern web design trends is necessary. Must have a basic understanding of video formats and compression. Ideal candidate will have proven experience in jQuery/JavaScript and PHP. Must have excellent written/verbal communication skills, ability to multi-task and work under deadline pressure while maintaining acute attention to detail.General mobility throughout all museum properties and ability to communicate clearly in English required. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm, with evening and weekend hours if needed.

Send a cover letter and resume to Human Resources: Application for Digital Designer and Front-End Developer position by email to jobs@mcachicago.org. Applications are also accepted by fax at 312.397.4095 or by mail at Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. Please use only one format when sending your application. The Museum of Contemporary Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No calls please.

The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago is looking for an Associate Director of Communications and Community Engagement to assist the Director of Communications and Community Engagement in leading the development and implementation of key audience development and marketing initiatives. He/She should have the passion and talent to drive the development of well conceived and designed branding, positioning, messaging, campaigns, and promotions for the multi-channel distribution (print, digital, social) in consistent, relevant, and engaging ways.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual, who can lead by example, communicate effectively at all levels, and be strongly collaborative. He/She should also have excellent analytical skills.

Primary projects include development and implementation of Exhibition, Performance, Education, and Special Events marketing efforts; audience development and marketing initiatives including ‘grass-roots’ marketing; advertising media buying and planning; media sponsorship relations; metrics tracking and reporting; research, analysis and surveying.

The work at MCA Chicago is incredibly varied – you will get up close with contemporary art and enjoy a unique view of the art world.

Bachelor’s degree required in Communications, Marketing, Advertising or related field. At least five years of professional experience in management of communications activities and campaigns. Strong media buying skills, ability to evaluate using analytics, and social media proficiency required. Team player with strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are a must. Background in art and/or cultural marketing is a plus. General mobility throughout all museum properties required. Schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm with additional hours for events and meetings as needed.

Send a cover letter and resume to Human Resources: Application for Associate Director of Communications and Community Engagement position by email to jobs@mcachicago.org. Applications are also accepted by fax at 312.397.4095 or by mail at Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. Please use only one format when sending your application. The Museum of Contemporary Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No calls please.

The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago seeks a full-time Manager of Campaign Data and Research. Reporting to the Director of Campaign Data & Research, provide support for the MCA, Chicago’s Campaign. Responsibilities include conducting thorough, detailed research on Campaign prospects and maintaining and updating this information in various formats, ensuring it’s accuracy and availability. Also responsible for developing and maintaining clear, accurate reports detailing the progress of the Campaign. Assist the Director of Campaign Data & Research with the coordination of campaign activities including providing staff support to volunteer leadership and senior museum staff, and coordinating campaign-related materials, meetings, and events.

Bachelor’s Degree required. Candidates should have 2-3 years previous experience in a development office, preferably in a museum or college setting, with a general understanding of campaign organization and practice. Also considered will be candidates with comparable experience in a political campaign or a sales organization. Experience with Microsoft Office applications, and Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge preferred. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to manage and meet deadlines. Excellent verbal and written communications skills, as well as the ability to work cooperatively with the MCA donors and trustees, the public, and other staff. Ability to organize complex tasks, be responsive to tight schedules, and coordinate a variety of projects simultaneously. Ability to operate general office equipment and to have mobility throughout museum, offices and event spaces. Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. evenings and weekends as required.

Send a cover letter and resume to Human Resources: Application for Manager of Campaign Data and Research position by email to jobs@mcachicago.org. Applications are also accepted by fax at 312.397.4095 or by mail at Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. Please use only one format when sending your application. The Museum of Contemporary Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No calls please.