The Cedarburg Art Museum is Hiring!

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 Special Events and Volunteer Manager is responsible for maintaining and growing venue rentals and special events, growing the museum through social media communications, and managing volunteer recruitment, scheduling, retention, and engagement.

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

2. Develop unique and interesting special events and programs in support of the mission of creating a warm, welcoming community gathering space.

3. Design and create promotional and exhibition materials including postcards, banners, brochures, and other advertisements, in conjunction with the museum’s Curator and Programs Coordinator.

4. Oversee marketing and distribution of the museum’s published book A Creative Place: History of Wisconsin Art and create materials to promote sales.

5. Be the main point-contact for the museum at all Cedarburg Festivals.

6. Manage and maintain juried artist’s booths during Festivals, including communication with artists, assembling vendor materials, and maintaining ongoing relationships and contact with vendors throughout Festival weekends.

7. Oversee the operations of the Summer Beer Garden activities, including oversight of the Beer Garden Manager.

8. Schedule all music and food trucks for events in the Summer Beer Garden.

9. Constantly recruit new volunteers in all areas of museum need.

10. Develop and send volunteer newsletter to ensure consistent messaging of events and programs.

11. Schedule and coordinate volunteers for programs, events, and docent shifts.

12. Develop, execute, and engage volunteers in museum activities and volunteer appreciation events.

13. Provide respectful feedback and support to volunteers.

14. Work docent shifts, if left uncovered by volunteers.

15. Plan and coordinate appreciation events for all volunteers.

16. Pursue regular and ongoing communication with volunteers to establish meaningful, genuine relationships and ensure retention.

17. Coordinate and obtain all licenses for volunteers and staff which are required for Cedarburg Art Museum operation, such as bartending licenses, liquor license from the City of Cedarburg, and any permits required for food trucks or Festivals.

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.