Finance Manager

Reports To: Deputy Director/Chief Operating Officer

Pay Type: Full Time

Salary: Commensurate with experience and education

Benefits: Full

Description:

The Finance Manager is responsible for all aspects of the fiscal operations at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art.  The successful candidate must exercise judgment in independent planning, prioritizing and executing projects and tasks and ensuring appropriate solutions to the fiduciary needs of the Museum.  The position works directly with staff to provide fiscal support services and plays a key role in the development of organizational budgets and financial reporting.  This position reports to the Deputy Director/Chief Operating Officer and is a full-time (40 hours per week) exempt position with benefits.
 
Finance:
Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
File and maintain required documents with federal, state and local government agencies
Process journal entries necessary for the production of monthly financial statements
Prepare bank reconciliations
Monitor cash flow
Provide information to the auditors and tax consultants as needed
Work closely with the Director/CEO, Deputy Director/Chief Operating Officer and department heads to maintain all financial records.
Other Administrative Duties as Assigned

Requirements: A Bachelors Degree with a minimum five years of progressive experience in non-profit accounting is expected. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a helpful attitude, and a high level of initiative are essential for success in this position. Excellent written/oral communication skills, vendor liaison, and personal interactions are also necessary, as well as a demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to quickly learn and apply new technologies.

Additional experience desired includes BS/BA in accounting and knowledge of Sage MIP Fund Accounting software and MS Office suite.

To apply, please send letter of interest, résumé and three references to:

Attn: Human Resources
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
4420 Warwick Boulevard
Kansas City, MO  64111

or communications (at) kemperart (dot) org

Assistant Curator
Reports To: Curator

Pay Type: Full Time

Salary: Commensurate with experience and education

Benefits: Full

Description:

The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art seeks an Assistant Curator to join its curatorial team. The Assistant Curator’s primary responsibilities include research, interpretation, and installation of the Museum’s growing permanent collection and the generation of related publications and didactic materials; developing non-collection exhibitions and generating related didactic materials and publications; coordinating and supervising traveling exhibitions; assist in developing and administering the activities of the Collector’s Forum, the Museum’s collecting group; and evaluating and recommending potential acquisitions.

The incumbent is also responsible for organizing and conducting the Museum’s monthly Slideshow program; regular participation in the Museum’s education and public programs; providing project and limited administrative support to the Curator; overseeing volunteers and interns; maintaining relations with the contemporary art community on local, national, and international levels; and performing other duties as assigned.

Position reports to the Curator. Salary is commensurate with experience; excellent benefits are included. Position open until filled.

Requirements: An MA in art history, curatorial studies, or related field plus a minimum of two years curatorial experience is expected. Knowledge of standard museum practices and expertise in modern and contemporary art in all media is also required. The ideal candidate will also possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proven project management and organizational expertise; and experience with collections management software.

To apply, please send letter of interest, résumé, three references, and three writing samples on contemporary art or related topics to:

Curatorial Department

Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art

4420 Warwick Boulevard

Kansas City, MO  64111

Part-time Security Guard (2 openings)

Reports to: Security and Operations Manager

Pay Type: Hourly, starting wage $8.00/hour

Benefits: none

Up to 30 hours per week

Regular shift includes some evenings and weekends

Responsibilities include monitoring traffic flow throughout the galleries, and assisting with the set-up and takedown of tables and chairs for special events and meetings.

Successful applicants will need to be able to obtain a Security Officer's license from the Kansas City Police Commission office. Fee paid by Museum.

Students and retired persons are welcome to apply. We will train the right person.

Apply at the Museum, 4420 Warwick Blvd. Kansas City, Missouri 64111. Applications are available at the information desk. Return completed applications to Ted Wilson, security manager.