Event
March 291:30pm – 2:30pm
Youth & Family
March 2910:00am – 11:30am
Jam or fruit preserves På våffeldagen äter vi våfflor med sylt och grädde. On Waffle Day we eat waffles with jam and whipped cream.
I had such a wonderful time at ASI that I became a member! Thank you for the excellent programming you bring to our Twin Cities community!— ASI Member
I had such a wonderful time at ASI that I became a member! Thank you for the excellent programming you bring to our Twin Cities community!
A trip to Minneapolis isn't complete without a visit to ASI— CNN
A trip to Minneapolis isn't complete without a visit to ASI
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612-871-4907 info@asimn.org
2600 Park Ave Minneapolis, MN 55407
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Known as one of the leading museums and cultural centers in the Twin Cities, the American Swedish Institute offers inclusive, transformative arts and culture experiences centered around learning, reflection, and collaboration. ASI presents a rich array of exhibitions based on its permanent collections as well as on works from public and private collections around the globe. With a decades-long commitment to community engagement and outreach, ASI offers educational programs and activities that benefit the lives of more than 150,000 Minnesotans each year, and many more who connect to programs worldwide.
ASI’s Values – stewardship, hospitality, learning, difference, innovation and sustainability – guide a work culture of trust, respect, innovation, and collaboration. Large enough to create lasting impact, and small enough to remain nimble, ASI is a place where great ideas can come from anywhere – and anyone.
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ASI Full-Time Employee Benefits and Perks
Do you love contemporary Nordic design, beautiful handcraft, and Scandi-forward apparel and home goods?
Join the team at the American Swedish Institute as the Museum Store Manager. ASI is a museum and a beloved 95-year-old cultural institution, a gathering place for all people to share experiences around themes of culture, migration, the environment, and the arts.
Our shop is a go-to stop, in-person and online, for Nordic crafts, gifts, and designed objects. In this position, you’ll be the manager who sets the strategy and vision for our museum store. You’ll build strong relationships with a staff team to create a friendly, welcoming environment for colleagues and shoppers alike. You’ll collaborate with ASI staff on creative direction and contribute to growing our audience by developing a unique and compelling shopping experience. In the store, you’ll oversee operations, track sales data, and help to build strategies for revenue.
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Do you consider yourself handy and enjoy helping others troubleshoot mechanical problems or where that leak is coming from. Perhaps, you have an electrical license and possibly even a Boiler’s License. You often say, “I can fix that!” If so, you should join our team at the American Swedish Institute (ASI) as our Building Engineer. ASI is a beloved museum and 95 year-old cultural institution, a gathering place for all people to share experiences around themes of culture, migration, the environment, and the arts. In this job you’ll be a partner responsible for caring, repairing and maintaining our modern building, a historic mansion on the National Register of Historic Places, commercial kitchens, staff offices and grounds. You will be the go-to person who can repair a broken toilet on the fly, swap out a light fixture without a hitch, and pitch in to assist a busy custodial team during a festival day. No two days will be the same. You will work as a part of the Facilities team and collaborate with other key staff in order to ensure that the ASI campus is prepared and ready for public use.
The Maintenance Custodian is responsible for performing general building maintenance duties ensuring that facilities are always clean and safe for the visiting public at ASI. This position requires the individual to assist with on-going maintenance of the Nelson Cultural Center, Carriage House and Turnblad Mansion. Our ideal candidate will be able to work some evenings and weekend shifts to assist with rental events and special programs.
Volunteers play a vital role by lending their time and talent to the institution and are central to the ASI experience. A variety of flexible opportunities are available year round and offer ways to connect with others, spark your curiosity, and share common interests.
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