Deputy Director 
John Michael Kohler Arts Center

The John Michael Kohler Arts Center, a dynamic 100,000 sq. ft. visual and
performing arts complex in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, is seeking an experienced,
talented leader—preferably from the museum field— to direct its business
operations. The Arts Center melds: 1. a contemporary museum that originates
acclaimed exhibitions and houses renowned collections, among them 3500 works
by self-taught, folk, and vernacular artists; 2. a hub for the creation of
new works including Arts/Industry, which supports artists through 2- to
6-month residencies in an industrial foundry and pottery, and Connecting
Communities, a commissioning program in which innovative artists collaborate
with the area’s cultural minorities, labor unions, youth at risk, etc.; 3.
performing arts that present dance, music, theatre, and interdisciplinary
forms from around the world; and 4. an education program that enhances
understanding of the above through an arts-based preschool, classes, tours,
lectures, hands-on learning gallery, special events, etc.  

With a support base of 145 corporate/foundation donors, 1800+ members,
government granting agencies, and 600 volunteers, the Arts Center has an
operating budget of $4 million and 45 full-time staff.  Its facility
consists of galleries for 9 simultaneous exhibitions, 2 performance spaces,
studio-classrooms, sculpture gardens, etc. plus 2 adjunct sites. The
expanded facility, completed in 1999, has been called  “…a sassy, classy
tour de force…” —Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.  Sheboygan, named one of the
most livable, family-friendly communities in the U.S. by several national
magazines, is on the shore of Lake Michigan, 45 minutes north of Milwaukee,
2½ hours north of Chicago.  

The Deputy Director will oversee the Arts Center’s development, finance,
human resources, facilities/information technologies, and business
enterprises (on- and off-site retail operations, café, and rentals)
departments and Friends of Art organization. The Deputy Director will also
play a major role in the development of a unique adjunct facility focusing
on visible art storage and conservation lab as a public attraction. 

Candidates should have an MBA or other applicable education and preferably
10 years experience in museum administration, including several years in a
senior position in a similarly complex organization. The successful
candidate will be a leader of integrity, resourcefulness, and initiative and
have excellent written and verbal communication skills and enthusiasm for
working with dedicated, highly intelligent individuals. The Deputy Director
reports to the Director (who serves as artistic/programming/strategic
planning head) and works closely with the Board.  

Visit www.jmkac.org for a position description and to learn more about the
John Michael Kohler Arts Center. To apply, send cover letter, resume, and
contact information for 4 professional references to:

Anne Tritz, Manager-Human Resources
John Michael Kohler Arts Center
Sheboygan, WI 53081
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