Graphic Designer

Job: Full Time

General Purpose: Conceive, design and produce leading edge printed and internet-based materials in consultation with the Senior Designer for all areas of visual communication representing the museum, including exhibition and program graphics, gallery guides, short-term exhibition branding programs, advertisements, web banners, museum brochures, the Member Magazine, and other collateral. Actively maintain the museum brand across all materials. Mentor junior designers and interns. Establish and maintain good working relationships with external vendors such as printers to ensure projects are not only cost effective but also of the highest quality. Anticipate communication needs of the Museum.

Education/Experience Requirements: College Degree in Art/Design and Post Graduate. Advanced skills in design software, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, web applications. 3 to 5 years experience in a professional design environment. Prior museum experience is a plus. Online portfolio required for review. Please submit salary history/requirements. Local candidates only.

Duties & Responsibilities: Work with internal clients to concept, design and produce a wide variety of internal and external museum materials from entire marketing campaigns (ads, rack cards, banners, media kits) to exhibition signage and graphics. Conceive, design, produce, and independently managing projects, as well as deadlines, from inception through printing. Works with the design and marketing staff, curators, and project managers throughout the museum to ensure that projects are completed on time and within set budgets. Requires knowledge of printing process and web design. Remain current on design software and current industry trends and developments.

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Accounting Assistant

Job: Part Time

General Purpose: Great communication skills, math ability and attention to accuracy are required. Primary responsibility is accounts receivable. Cash handling experience is preferred. Preferred schedule is part-time, 5 days per week.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare daily cash and credit card deposits.
• Enter deposit information into Financial Edge and review system generated journal entries to record cash deposits.
• Run daily revenue reports for admissions, café, visitor services, and other sources as needed.
• Prepare detailed internal and external invoicing. Prepare accounts receivable reports and monitor receivables.
• Ensure that sales tax is billed correctly on special event billing.
• Position requires basic to intermediate computer skills. Requires ability to use Excel and Word.
• Ability to utilize a variety of financial systems to capture income information.
• Position must reconcile a variety of general ledger accounts. Requires problem solving skills.
• Prepare checks requisitions for café to ensure that bills are coded to correct expense accounts.

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Garage Attendant

Job: Part Time

General Purpose: Provides exceptional visitor experience within Milwaukee Art Museum garage. Actively greet drivers and passengers, engages them in conversation, communicate accurate information about exhibitions, programs, and facilities. Collects payment from guests to contribute to earned revenue. Must be proactive, friendly, and comfortable working independently.

Education/Experience Requirements: High School diploma or GED required. Associate degree or college education in business or art related field a plus. Hospitality, customer service, or retail experience required—minimum of 3 years required.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Enthusiastically greet and assist drivers and their passengers.
• Share museum knowledge—building, membership, collection, exhibitions, policies, & events.
• Accurately take payments, quickly makes change, and accurately reconciles cash drawer.
• Responsible for overall garage booth appearance—restocking of supplies, keeping booth tidy and organized, displaying signage in a neat and professional fashion.
• Cross train and work at Admission Desk or Coat Check as needed.
• Assist with special projects as assigned by Visitor Services Management.

Job Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge and ability to operate garage Register System.
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Cash Handling Skills, Math Skills, & Credit Card Payment experience.
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently.
• Capable of establishing respectful, supportive, and cooperative working relationships with colleagues in the Museum.
• Self motivated, adaptable, accepting of challenges, and flexible.
• Maintains professional appearance and follows Visitor Experience attire guidelines (90% black clothing with name tag worn on righthand side)
• Sit for long periods of time, work independently.
• Able to lift 20 lbs.

Job Conditions: Schedule includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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