MISSION The Art Institute of Chicago shares its singular collections with our city and the world. We collect, care for, and interpret works of art across time, cultures, geographies, and identities, centering the vision of artists and makers. We recognize that all art is made in a particular context, demanding continual, dynamic reconsideration in the present. We are a place of gathering; we foster the exchange of ideas and inspire an expansive, inclusive understanding of human creativity.
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- Job Classification: Full-Time Salaried Staff
- Grade Level: 6
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The Engagement team raises vital annual support through ticket sales, memberships, annual giving and catering sales and serves as the hospitality team across the museum. The Revenue & Planning team, under the Engagement umbrella, leads the development of data-driven, multichannel revenue strategies across all segments of Engagement (Special Events, Programming, Retail, Dining and Visitor Engagement), and directly manages Membership and Luminary (leadership giving) revenue and operations. The revenue directly and indirectly raised equates to $27 million annually.
ABOUT THE POSITION The Manager, Engagement Revenue supports the business operations and general administration of auxiliary revenue channels, primarily in retail, catering, and dining. The role allocates its time approximately as follows:
- 25% Special Events business support
- 25% Retail business support
- 25% Dining business support
- 25% General Engagement support
Key responsibilities include analytics, reporting, budget oversight, and operational supportRESPONSIBILITIES Special Events Business Support (25%) - Develop and maintain key performance indicator (KPI) reporting
- Prepare and review month-end and year-end reports as needed
- Monitor revenue throughout the year
- Provide analytical insights and research to inform decisions
- Support events-related special projects
Retail Business Support (25%) - Coordinate with the Manager of Retail Operations to update and maintain inventory databases (ChainDrive or similar) for accuracy and control of SKUs and inventory changes
- Approve inventory adjustments and transfers resulting from product receiving corrections, price changes, supply usage, damaged inventory, cycle counts, and annual physical inventories.
- Prepare and review month-end and year-end reports
- Assist the Director, Engagement Revenue and Executive Director, Retail with annual revenue projections and ongoing revenue monitoring
- Provide analytical insights, conduct research, and create reports to support retail initiatives.
- Collaborate with the Manager, Inventory Management to conduct annual physical inventories and ensure adherence to cycle counting schedules
- Participate in regular cycle counts with the onsite team
Dining Business Support (25%) - Partner with onsite dining teams to ensure proper inventory and procedural standards align with the museum's dining strategy.
- Provide support for catering and dining contracts.
- Prepare and review month-end and year-end reports as needed.
- Monitor P&L statements and budgets throughout the year.
- Offer analytical insights and research as required.
- Contribute to dining-related special projects.
General Engagement Support (25%) - Work alongside the Assistant Director, Engagement Revenue to deliver analytical insights and research.
- Support the Director, Engagement Revenue with budget management, forecasting, and projections.
- Provide administrative support to the department, including the annual budgeting process.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Other duties as assigned. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Ability to work at a computer
- Ability to move about the museum, observe, and communicate with groups and individuals
- Ability to lead and participate in meetings, onsite and virtually
- Ability to make presentations in person and virtually
QUALIFICATIONS - Minimum 1 year experience with Tableau, Microsoft BI, or similar data visualization software required.
- High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree or industry specific training or certification highly desired.
- Minimum 1-3 years' experience with inventory management and reporting, high volume data reporting, cost analysis, revenue management, and analyzing KPI's required. Experience with these activities in a hospitality industry strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated high level attention to detail and accuracy via high volume reporting and metrics required
- Current SQL coding experience highly desired or a willingness and ability to learn.
- Must demonstrate strong communication, writing and editing skills.
- Experience working cross departmentally to support internal clients and translating technical solutions.
CLOSING STATEMENT The Art Institute of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires and promotes qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, veteran status or citizenship. The Institute complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Department of Human Resources at .
UNION INFO This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME Council 31.