The John Michael Kohler Arts Center (JMKAC) is a nationally acclaimed visual and performing arts center located in the heart of downtown Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Founded in 1967, the John Michael Kohler Arts Center presents work by diverse artists, from the vernacular to classically trained and from local to global perspectives. JMKAC establishes a community locally and nationally with its rotating, original contemporary art exhibitions, live performances and events, classes, workshops, and on-site preschool.

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and quality driven, Arts/Industry Program Coordinator to manage and provide administration for the Arts/Industry Program.

The program was conceived and is administered by the John Michael Kohler Arts Center and hosted by Kohler Co. Artists-in-residence work at the Kohler Co. factory in the Pottery and/or Foundry. Hundreds of artists have benefited from the celebrated Arts/Industry residency program since its beginning in 1974. 

About The Role

Reporting to the Chief Curator, the Arts/Industry Program Coordinator is instrumental in facilitating connections between artists, constituents and program content at the Kohler Co. factory.  In addition, the role builds trustworthy relationships with staff and the public to achieve the mission of the program.  This position supervises the Arts/Industry Pottery Technician, Arts/Industry Foundry Technician and Arts/Industry Administrative Assistant.

Work Schedule: Full-time Monday – Friday, daytime hours. Occasional evening hours, plus Saturdays and Sundays as required to meet business needs and staffing for planned events. Travel to other locations for events is required.


Successful Candidates Will Have:

• A deep understanding of the organization’s mission and alignment with JMKAC programming and Arts Industry Residency Program with Kohler Co.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A creative, proactive, and adaptable approach
• Supportive in a changing work environment
• Exceptional organizational skills and detail-orientation
• Superb time management and administrative skills
• Excellent initiative, follow-through, and leadership 
• Professionalism and maintains confidentiality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

1. Manage the program including scheduling, orientation, policies, procedures and training materials to ensure successful implementation and positive experience for participants.
2. Hire, coach, take corrective action, provide direction, evaluate and reward staff (i.e. regular staff, volunteers, interns and contracted) performance to support growth, organization strategic plan, and positive safe culture.
3. Coordinate enrollment and evaluation program effectiveness. 
4. Serve as a liaison between administrative, professional and technical staff members in various departments and locations to ensure mutually shared vision. 
5. Collaborate with marketing to create digital resources including drafting original marketing copy, gathering appropriate imagery to promote programs and resources. 
6. Oversee program documentation and maintain all program files and records.  
7. Develop, monitor and adhere to department and/or organizational budgets.  
8. Perform other duties as assigned.  

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• 1 – 2 years project management / coordination.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with a diverse group of individuals.
• Strong customer service experience.
• Valid and in good standing driver’s license