The Museum is seeking an individual to support the collection, use, and generation of attendance data for the Membership and Visitor Services team. This position will facilitate the input and export of data from the attendance system, Paciolan, to ensure the highest quality data exists in the ticketing system for ease in reporting. The Attendance Data Coordinator is also responsible for any system set up for Special Exhibitions, Programs and Admission as well as the set up and tracking of Membership and General Admission promotions in the ticketing system. This position will support research efforts by scheduling Research Assistants, distributing and collecting research materials, and inputting research data results.

The Museum is seeking an experienced manager to ensure the highest quality customer service for Museum visitors and members, and to oversee a staff of Visitor Services Assistants. This individual will participate in public planning efforts for special exhibitions, maintain the daily payroll and cash out procedures, and oversee work performance and operational standards. The role demands good problem-solving abilities in order to respond to concerns or issues that may arise in the Visitor Services areas of the Museum. The requirements for the Assistant Manager position include demonstrated supervisory experience, preferably of a large staff, in the hospitality industry or in a museum setting, exceptional customer service and organizational skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of staff and visitors. Must be available Tuesday through Sunday with evening hours on Fridays as well as some holidays. During special exhibitions, additional hours will be required. An interest or knowledge of the arts is highly desirable.

The Museum currently has a full-time position available in the Installations and Packing Department. Seeking an organized and careful individual who has experience in art handling and installation of paintings, sculpture, furniture, decorative arts objects, etc. This position will also require experience with metal soldering & brazing as applied to the design and fabrication of mounts for objects (sculpture, decorative arts, armor, etc.). Woodworking skills (including use of power tools) and shop experience are necessary for this position. The ideal candidate will be responsible, dependable, and able to work cooperatively as a member of a team and also with various departments within the museum.

Temporary Visitor Services Assistants are needed to represent the Philadelphia Museum of Art during our upcoming special exhibitions

We are currently seeking attentive, outgoing, energetic, individuals with a background or interest in art to help enrich the experience of Museum visitors. At a minimum the position requires individuals to sell both general and special exhibit admission tickets; promote Museum programs and memberships through telephone and in-person contact; check guest coats; answer phone inquiries; provide information and answer guest questions.

Candidates seeking to work as Visitor Services Assistants should have excellent customer service, computer, and clerical skills. Cash handling experience is a plus. This is a fast-paced, multi-tasking position that requires candidates to have the ability to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 20 lbs.

Full-time and part-time availability including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday is required for all shifts. Hours and days will vary with holidays and evenings required. Interested candidates should click on the link to apply online. For serious consideration please include a copy of your resume and cover letter with salary expectations.

The Philadelphia Museum of Art is seeking a talented student of curatorial studies or art history to function as an intern for the department of Modern and Contemporary Art. The intern will gain experience in a museum setting by providing support with research, writing, and administrative details to the curatorial department. The intern will assist with specific contemporary art exhibitions as well as with the management of the collection. This is an unpaid internship anticipated to continue over a three month period.

Qualified candidates must possess a BA degree (MA or PhD preferred) in art history or curatorial studies with a contemporary art focus. The intern must demonstrate strong research and writing skills and be able to work well independently.

Interested applicants should apply with a cover letter and resume. Please include a statement of interest in the cover letter including goals for the internship and dates of availability. Contact information for two references will also be required. Interested candidates should click on the link to apply. EOE

The Museum seeks a detail-oriented individual for administrative support focused on gift/information processing, acknowledgement, and tracking. This position prepares data, correspondence and reports for senior staff; manages multiple priorities simultaneously; follows projects to completion. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills, respect for confidentiality, a BA degree and 1 yr. development experience. MSOffice proficiency required. Raiser’s Edge experience preferred.

The Museum is currently seeking outgoing, responsible, and energetic temporary Sales Associates to enhance the experience of Museum visitors during our special exhibitions.

Sales Associates are expected to provide exceptional customer service to visitors; perform sales transactions; maintain and replenish the stock levels; and ensure the appearance of the Museum's retail stores.

The ideal candidate must have cash handling experience and prior sales experience, preferably with high end design merchandise. Additionally, previous experience providing exceptional customer service, strong computer skills, and a desire to be part of a team are highly desirable. An interest in art is preferred.

This is a temporary position that calls for day and evening availability for weekends, holidays, and weekday shifts. Hours and days will vary. Interested candidates should click on the link to apply.

The Museum seeks a highly motivated individual with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, and a demonstrated history of leadership for the position of Manager of Volunteer Services. The Manager of Volunteer Services has responsibility for developing and maintaining an informed, well-trained, reliable, efficient, and loyal team of volunteers to meet the needs of the institution. The Manager defines and implements all policies for volunteers. He or she supervises a staff of two, and together with them oversees some 500 volunteers who annually contribute their time and talents. Working together with staff and volunteer leaders, the Manager oversees the design and evaluation of all planning, training, recruitment, and activities for Museum volunteers; develops annual budget and strategic plans; works with the team to identify and establish new and specialized programs for volunteers and for the public. Currently the Manager supervises and directs the work of five groups of volunteers at the Museum; Weekday Museum Guides, Weekend Museum Guides, Fairmount Park House Guides, Membership Volunteers, and Departmental Volunteers and Interns, all in accordance with the department’s commitment to Museum goals.

The Department of Volunteer Services sits within the Division of Education. The Manager reports to the Senior Curator of Education. The Manager attends weekly Division of Education staff meeting. bi- weekly Division of Education Management meetings, and institution-wide Department Heads meetings. He or she works directly with curators and educators to recruit, train and place volunteers in appropriate programs; works with the department of Visitor Services to supervise all front-line volunteers, and oversees training for all Museum Guides. The Manager represents the department at all cross-departmental meetings, and represents the Museum in professional organizations of volunteer managers, locally and nationally. He or she works with the Senior Curator of Education to evaluate all functions of the Volunteer Services Department.

The Museum seeks a fundraiser to solicit and cultivate the business community for annual corporate partners programs and sponsorships. The Manager of the Corporate Partners Program is responsible for all aspects of this fundraising program including the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of annual unrestricted corporate gifts. This position also organizes and executes programs, events and benefits working closely with a Board of Senior Corporate Executives. A Bachelors degree and 5 years of prior development experience required. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to be flexible and creative, with excellent written and oral communication skills necessary. Solicitation experience requested. Proficiency in Windows 2000, Raiser’s Edge, and Excel. Knowledge of the regional business community and enthusiasm for the mission of the Philadelphia Museum of Art strongly preferred.

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.

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 and serve nearly 1700 young people annually at our Catharine Street facility and at school and with communities city-wide. The position of Manager of Children and Youth Programs has been created to effectively manage the youth programs 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. You are comfortable working with a wide variety of audiences which includes Philadelphia public school personnel, community based organization staff and parents. Your eye is on exemplary management and development of Fleisher’s range of youth programming.

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 youth 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 and work with public school teacher to design integrated arts curricula. Additionally, you will be required to strengthen relationships and operational ties between Fleisher staff and faculty through frequent personal contact, professional development, troubleshooting and practical support, and information sharing. You will attract, encourage and enlist students to participate in our programs, and you will ensure their experience 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 need to be present when late afternoon and weekend young people’s classes are in session.

More about you
You have a bachelors or masters degree in arts education, early childhood education, or equivalent experience in art education and program planning and have found that you really excel in managing, supervising others and in program development. You may be a seasoned professional or 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 efficient and highly organized. You never fail to meet deadlines and are capable of being a highly responsive and proactive member of a team. 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 consists of group of people committed to excellence. We all cherish our place as a vanguard arts education institution in Philadelphia that also serves as a model across the country. 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 by clicking on the "apply now" link.

The Museum seeks an experienced Design Assistant to help design exhibition space with consideration for aesthetic and functional concerns. This position will include drafting, model building, lighting, and fabrication skills as well as an understanding of conservation issues for the works of art. Candidates should be self-starters with strong organization and interpersonal skills. Must be able to juggle multiple priorities and interact with outside contractors as well as cross-functionally within the Museum. Requirements include experience with drafting software (AutoCAD), Photoshop and Illustrator and general Microsoft Office suite. Two plus years experience in a Museum or similar setting desired.

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.

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.