Hiring: Associate Director Civic Relations and Partnerships Company: Art Institute of Chicago Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:24:40 Employment Type: Full-time About the job Experience: •7 years of progressively responsible audience development experience with a strong record of strategic partnership development; experience with elected officials and civic organizations preferred. •Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible audience development experience with a strong record of strategic partnership development; experience with elected officials and civic organizations preferred. Required Skills: •You’ll work alongside the Executive Director, the Manager of Marketing Operations, and teams across the institution to shape outreach strategies, cultivate civic and community partners, and represent the museum in neighborhoods throughout Chicago. •Develops a neighborhood engagement strategy that helps our visitorship reflect the diversity of Chicago. •Uses available data to identify priority areas, understand community assets and stakeholders, and build an annual outreach plan that drives attendance. •Strengthens partnerships with the Chicago Public Library, Chicago Park District, and City Colleges, while establishing new, sustainable relationships that support museum priorities. •Partner Cultivation and Relationship Management •Cultivates and manages a portfolio of civic and community partners, including elected officials’ offices, neighborhood organizations, cultural institutions, and economic development groups. •Builds trusted relationships that expand the museum’s reach and support long‑term community engagement. •Identifies opportunities for audience development that deepen connections between the museum and Chicago communities. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience. •Energy and enthusiasm for the museum’s mission and a demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive, welcoming environment. •Operational familiarity with Chicago and its neighborhoods preferred. •Exceptional relationship-building and collaboration skills. •Outstanding interpersonal, verbal (including public speaking), and written communication skills. •Strong organizational, project, and time‑management abilities; comfortable managing multiple projects and engaging key stakeholders. •Demonstrated capacity to use data and insights to guide strategic decisions. •Willingness to work a variable schedule when events require. •Spends extended periods working at a desk and computer (about 50% of the time). •Navigates office spaces, galleries, and off‑site locations for meetings and events. Compensation: •$65,000 - $78,000 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!