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 Email: [log in to unmask] EEO ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).