WE ARE COMMITTED TO AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At the Philadelphia Museum of Art, we actively seek to employ a diverse group of people who embody our organizational values. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, especially those from marginalized and underrepresented groups in the museum field, who are inspired by our shared purpose and enjoy working collaboratively with others.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status.

YOUR BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE INCLUDE:

• A strong understanding of how visitors experience museums
• A keen interest in American art from 1850-1960
• Knowledge of and experience with the interpretation of artworks
• Have 2-4 years of experience working at a museum or similar setting, preferably in an interpretation, education, or curatorial department
• An enthusiasm for collaboration and relationship building among staff and stakeholders
• The ability to clearly and effectively communicate with wide-ranging audiences through writing and other media
• The ability to coordinate and contribute to multiple projects simultaneously
• Familiarity with current research on interpretation and visitor engagement
• The ability to work independently on assigned tasks with little direct supervision
• Creative approaches to problem solving
• Proficiency with MS Office, and the ability to learn other content management systems as needed
• Graduate degree or equivalent relevant experience (a plus)

• Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job