Program Assistant, Family Programs

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. 

How You Will Contribute
Program Assistants support a range of educational programming for all ages, including Art Kids Classes, drop-in artmaking in the Art Kids Studio, performance, talk-based programming, and additional drop-in offers such as Family Festivals.  Responsibilities include assisting with all aspects of public programs including set up, greeting families, facilitating studio projects, gallery teaching, and other responsibilities as designated. This position requires a weekly Saturday or Sunday shift, as well as availability for Sunday Family Festivals : October 4, November 1, December 6, February 7, March 7, April 4, May 2, and August 1.

Specifically, you will:

• Support a suite of Art Kids programming including Art Kids Studio, Art Kids Classes, Family Festivals, seasonal offers, and other Public Programs as needs arise
• Set up learning environments
• Prepare materials and supplies
• Welcome visitors to public programs, including children and their grownups, and encourage participation
• Introduce and facilitate art making activities, designed by Family Programs staff
• Maintain programming space—keep it tidy, organized, and follow the systems and procedures
• Work in a team environment
• Demonstrate excellent judgment and visitor service skills

Your background and experience include:

• Familiarity with art making materials
• Experience working with children (in formal or informal settings) and the general public
• Excellent customer service skills, we welcome a background in retail, hospitality, and dining 
• Ability to work in a team environment

Position and Compensation Details

• The hourly rate for this position is $18.50.
• This position is part-time, non-exempt, and 10 - 15 hours per week.
• This position requires routine weekend shifts per the program schedules.
• This position reports to the Associate Director of Family Programs.
• This position ends on August 31, 2027.
• This position is required to be performed fully onsite at Philadelphia Museum of Art locations.
• Physical requirements:
  • Able to remain stationary for extended periods of time, to utilize computers and other office equipment required of this job, to perform physically administrative duties in a typical interior office environment, gallery, or exhibit space, and to access most public and staff areas of the museum campus
• Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
• PA Child Abuse Clearance and FBI Fingerprinting required.

Institutional Requirements

 

• Upholds the professional standards of the field, always acts in a manner that is consistent with the best interests of the museum and protects and enhances its reputation and standing within the community of museums.
• Adheres to the museum’s code of ethics and Employee Handbook and avoids any real or perceived conflicts of interest.
• Shows respect for co-workers and visitors and an understanding of and appreciation for the diversity of the museum’s staff, volunteers, and audiences.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Adheres to all museum protocols, procedures, rules, and policies.

Application Timeline

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  We encourage candidates to apply early as the position will close once we have a robust applicant pool or a candidate has been selected.

What We Offer

Our employees are at the center of the museum. As an employee, you will have access to numerous museum perks including, but not limited to:

 

• Discounted guest tickets for admission
• Discounts on gift memberships
• Special staff tours and presentations from our curatorial and conservation teams
• Discounts at the museum restaurant, museum cafés, and museum retail and online stores

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees including:

 

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Fully paid short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, and life insurance
• Health savings or flexible spending account program
• Retirement savings program with museum match
• Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, and holidays

*Eligibility for certain benefits is based on a variety of factors including the employee’s regular schedule and tenure.