A full-time position is available in the Installations and Packing Department of the Museum. Seeking an organized, careful, individual who has experience in art handling (including paintings, sculpture, furniture, decorative arts objects, etc.). Strong woodworking skills (including use of power tools) and shop experience are necessary for this position. Job includes driving 20’ box truck; candidates with experience driving art are preferred. The ideal candidate will be responsible, dependable, and able to work cooperatively as a member of a team and also with various departments.

The Major Gifts Assistant works closely with and provides administrative support for the Major Gifts Program, including the Director of Major Gifts, three Major Gifts Officers, an Assistant Major Gifts Officer, and the Director of Donor Relations. The primary focus of this team is to secure gifts in support of the Museum’s funding activities. This individual works closely with the Director of Development and Development Researcher. Reporting to the Director of Individual Giving, the Major Gifts Assistant also has contact with Museum leadership and Trustees. The responsibilities include administrative duties for meeting preparation, monthly updates, and correspondence; calendar maintenance for projects and events; assisting with solicitation materials such as letters or proposals; handling mailings such as acknowledgment letters and invitations; recording contacts and meetings through a donor database and tracking system; and overseeing the monthly update of gifts received as a result of Major Gifts and Planned Giving efforts. The Major Gifts Assistant conducts prospect research, prepares solicitation strategy sheets and represents the Development Department at Museum events. The role demands superior written and verbal communication skills, solid proofreading knowledge, exceptional attention to detail, ability to set priorities, and good organizational skills. Proficiency with Word, Access, Excel and database functions (preferably Raiser’s Edge) are required. Some evening and weekend hours are necessary in this position. Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree and two years’ non-profit/fundraising experience.

The Museum currently has an excellent entry-level full-time teaching position within an award-winning education department available. Chief responsibilities include teaching object –based lessons for K-12 students and teachers using IP based videoconferencing equipment, and producing written pre-visit and post materials to support Distance Learning lessons. The Distance Learning Educator will also assist with booking and billing of Distance Learning lessons and other administrative tasks as needed. In addition, the Distance Learning Educator will work with the Distance Learning Coordinator and other members of the School and Teacher Programs team to develop new lessons and teaching materials focused on the Museum’s permanent collections and special exhibitions for K-12 grade students and their teachers, and help with workshops and presentations throughout the year.

MA degree in Museum Education, Art Education, Art History, or Fine Arts preferred. Candidate needs a broad knowledge of art history and studio art process as needed for teaching. He/She must be comfortable with current and new technologies. Strong on-screen teaching presence needed. Two or more years experience teaching K-12 students in either the museum or school setting preferred. Strong organizational talents with the ability to maintain multiple projects at any one time needed. Position has some weeknight and weekend work as required for presentations and workshops.

The Museum is seeking a Director of Membership to provide leadership for a 65,000 household membership program. This position oversees all operations associated with acquiring, retaining, and upgrading the membership base; developing annual revenue and expense budgets; developing strategic and integrated membership marketing programs involving mail, phone, and e-campaigns; and member programs and services. The position manages a team of 5 direct reports, which includes oversight of the Museum’s Data Center and Telemarketing Center (with up to 20 part time calling staff). The Director of Membership collaborates extensively with departments across the Museum, most notably Visitor Services, Development, and Education to maximize the membership experience and ongoing stewardship. Qualified candidates must possess 5+ years related management experience in an organization of similar size and complexity, and a track record demonstrating superior qualitative and quantitative analytical skills, oral and written communication expertise, and people-management skills. Proficiency in Word, Excel and Access, and a working knowledge of Raiser’s Edge or similar fundraising database system is required. Some weekend, evening and holiday work will be required.

As a member of the Individual Giving team, the Development Associate works closely with colleagues in Donor Stewardship, Planned Giving, Development Services and Major Gifts to support stewardship of major donors and named opportunities, endowment fundraising and donor relations, administration of planned giving programs, and special projects including Office of Development web and print communications strategies. Responsibilities include the development of proposals and other solicitation materials; tracking prospect activity in Raiser's Edge; and coordinating donor cultivation and stewardship events.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree plus two to three years of professional development experience. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with donors, volunteers, and staff at the highest level is necessary. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to a detail, ability to be flexible and creative, with excellent written and oral communication skills and Raiser’s Edge experience. Computer proficiency including database experience, especially Microsoft Excel and Access required. Knowledge of PGCalc desirable.

The Group Sales team is seeking an art enthusiast with a positive attitude to provide outstanding customer service both on the telephone and in the Museum. The Group Sales Assistant will help sell admission, tours, lunch and cultural packages to tour operators and group leaders. Responsibilities will include booking groups, sending correspondence, processing payments, maintaining a database of 17,000 +, writing reports, and other administrative work. Must pay close attention to detail, be organized, and have strong sales and communication skills. This role requires extensive interaction with Restaurant Services, Museum Volunteers, the Finance Department, the frontline staff and security. The ideal candidate will be cooperative, professional, friendly, energetic and enjoy working with the public. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Access and Excel a must, and knowledge of Paciolan or other ticketing systems a plus.

Who we are and why this is important
The Fleisher Art Memorial is a source for inspiration, creativity and community. Every year, more than 17,000 people experience the transformative power of art by participating in our studio classes, exhibitions, and community-based programming. We are a non-profit organization committed to advancing the vision of our founder, Samuel S. Fleisher, who believed that art is one of society’s greatest assets and equalizers, and from the doorway of his Graphic Sketch Club, “invited the world to come and learn art.”

Through all of our work, we strive to make art accessible to everyone regardless of age, economic means, or artistic experience. We operate one of the nation’s first community-based arts centers, providing free and low-cost studio art classes along with opportunities for beginning and seasoned artists to exhibit their work in a professional gallery setting. To further enhance our mission, Fleisher’s arts education programming reaches deeply into schools and community centers, and has brought us national recognition and powerful opportunities to advocate for and shape arts education initiatives throughout the region and the country.

Fleisher is well known for its commitment to the highest quality arts instruction. We enroll nearly 5,000 students annually. The new position of Manager of Adult Programs has been created to effectively manage the adult program operations, accommodate the diverse needs of our students, and support the development of our devoted and talented faculty.

Who you are
You are a self-motivated professional – personable, reliable, hard working and results-oriented. You are a smart, thoughtful, and clear thinker, who values open communication, is able to give and receive constructive feedback, and is supportive of a team-oriented environment. You are a skillful and savvy manager, willing to help us chart a new course, with enough prior experience to be confident and proactive in developing new systems and approaches to run a tight, efficient ship. Your eye is on exemplary management of the business and operating culture of Fleisher’s art school.

You are not hesitant to start projects from scratch, because you are patient, open to change and continual improvement. When tackling problems, you easily break down challenges into manageable pieces, finding creative and sustainable solutions to complex, knotty problems. You are always looking outside of the organization to identify best practices and find ways to implement them in your realm of influence.

What you will do
Along with the Director of Arts Education and your colleagues in the arts education department, you will craft, execute and manage Fleisher’s programming for adults consistent with the goals and objectives outlined in Fleisher’s strategic plan. You will develop and be held accountable for an annual program budget. You will recruit, hire, evaluate and manage Fleisher’s faculty and provide support to them as they design curricula and teach art courses. You will attract, encourage and enlist students to participate in our programs, and you will ensure their experience at Fleisher is positive and rewarding. You will collect and use data to inform your work, and you will evaluate programming quality, content and personnel, and make improvements and changes based on prudent rationale and recognized arts education standards. You will know Fleisher’s faculty and students well and be supportive of their pursuits for personal fulfillment at Fleisher. You are accommodating of a flexible schedule, because you will occasionally need to be present when evening and weekend adult classes are in session.

More about you
You have a bachelors or masters degree in arts education or equivalent experience in art education and program planning and have found that you really excel in managing and supervising others. Or, you may be early in your arts management career and are seeking a position in which you can grow professionally over the next several years. You have excellent writing skills and strong public speaking skills, and enjoy working collaboratively. You are empathetic, thoughtful and a diplomat, easily able to recognize and use your influence within and on behalf of an organization. Details are important to you, but you can also see the strategic implications of your role and responsibilities.

The benefits of becoming a member of the Fleisher team
The Fleisher team is a group of people who are committed to excellence. You will have the support of your colleagues who are artists, educators, and administrators. Each is committed to Fleisher’s mission and participates honestly and openly to continually improve our programming, operations and image. Fleisher is a learning institution encouraging its staff members to develop professionally. Fleisher employees receive a competitive compensation package, including options to enroll in health, dental, life insurance and pension plans; free admission to the Philadelphia Museum of Art (PMA); and access to the PMA library and PMA staff-only educational and professional development opportunities.

If this description seems like a good match for your personality, skills, and career goals please send us a cover letter, resume and three references via the link below. No phone calls please. This position will be open until filled.

The Museum seeks professional and articulate telephone representatives to contact visitors to generate new membership sales. Previous telemarketing, fundraising, art, and/or nonprofit experience preferred. Seeking applicants with an interest in promoting the arts and who are able to work flexible, part-time evening and weekend schedules.

Near public transportation (32, 38, 48, and 7 buses). Please call (215) 684-7230 to apply.

The Museum is seeking a Financial Analyst for its Finance Department. This position will report to the CFO. The Financial Analyst will interpret and analyze data affecting programs, prepare plans of action for investment, and spot trends to produce forecasts of economic conditions. Establishing capital budgets and assisting in the implementation of policies and procedures are some of the additional aspects of this position. The Financial Analyst must posses a strong knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, financial markets, banking, and of the analysis and reporting of financial data.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting along with a minimum of four years experience as a financial analyst. The successful candidate for this position will be detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills. The individual must also have excellent interpersonal skills to enable positive interactions with other departments, and have great written and verbal communication skills to present complex financial concepts and strategies. Proficiency with Excel, Word, and accounting software are required. Individuals with previous experience in museums and/or non-profit organizations are encouraged to apply.

The Museum is seeking a Staff Accountant for its Finance Department. This position will provide assistance with financial and operational analyses related to Museum operations. The Staff Accountant will prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards. Preparation and monitoring of budgetary information, generating P & L statements, and handling all accounting functions related to restricted funds are additional expectations for this position.

Candidates qualified for this position should have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and a minimum of two years related experience. Individuals interested in this position should also demonstrate strong attention to detail and highly developed organizational skills. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to ensure positive interactions with other departments within the organization. Proficiency with Excel, Word, and accounting software are required. Individuals with previous experience in museums and/or non-profit organizations are encouraged to apply.