Manager of Support Groups

Job: Full Time Salaried / Exempt / Non-Union

Reports to: Senior Director of Member Engagement

The Milwaukee Art Museum is a vibrant, welcoming destination where art, architecture, and community come together. As a cultural cornerstone of Milwaukee and a symbol of civic pride, the Museum connects people of all ages and backgrounds through inspiring exhibitions, engaging programs, and unforgettable experiences.

Position Summary:

Milwaukee Art Museum’s support groups provide a deeper, more engaging experience for some of our most committed Members in areas of their interest. Working as part of the Office of Development, the Manager of Support Groups will steward the Museum’s support groups and their members by serving as a liaison between them and the Museum staff, including the development and curatorial departments. Working with the support group members and their Boards, this position will co-create and engage in all support group activities, including the promotion and recruitment of support group membership; the development and execution of fundraising drives; and the management of each group’s annual program and event schedule that aligns with the Museum’s mission and strategic direction. In doing so, the position will be responsible for working with support group leadership to provide value and cultivate membership.

At present, the Museum’s support groups comprise: the African American Art Alliance, the Contemporary Art Society, the Fine Arts Society, Friends of Art, the Photography Council and Print Forum.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Museum’s lead staff liaison for support group boards; maintain positive working relationships with support group leadership; work with curatorial staff and Museum leadership to plan board agendas and set strategic priorities
• Develop an annual schedule of events for each support group in collaboration with curators, membership team, and public programs
• Ensure successful events by encouraging attendance among current members, activating board members to promote events, and collaborating with development team leadership on prospect engagement
• Coordinate communication with artists, collectors, non-MAM curators, and partner organizations involved in support group programs and trips
• Develop an annual plan to grow and activate support group funds with support group and Museum leadership
• Manage the creation and distribution of core support group communications, including seasonal newsletters, directories, and event invitations
• Work in partnership with the Museum’s Membership Manager to execute the support group annual renewal process
• Working with the Marketing & Communications team, promote support group membership visibility across all platforms. Promotion will include highlighting the activities of support groups, encouraging membership, and ensuring support groups are included in Museum events
• Ensure the cadence of programs, board meetings, and communications are sustainable, and expectations are set in alignment with furthering the Museum’s broader strategic objectives
• Other duties as assigned