Philadelphia Museum of Art
Part-Time Coordinator of Family Studio Programs
PayCompetitive
LocationPhiladelphia/Pennsylvania
Employment typePart-Time
This job is now closed
Job Description
- Req#: BZm8p3V3O8
- Oversees Art Kids Classes: hiring and training teaching artists, administering student registration, marketing classes, maintaining communication with families, scheduling programming, and coordinating studio materials
- Supervises Art Kids Class Teaching Artists
- Works alongside the Manager of Family Programs to design innovative art activities for children ages 3-12 and their families that make strong connections to the Museum’s collections
- Supports larger program planning. Alongside the Family Programs team, plans for summer and Family Festivals.
- Attend weekly Public Programs team meeting and Division Learning & Engagement meetings
- Work cross-departmentally to advocate for the family visitor experience in close partnership with Special Events, Visitor Experience, Editorial and Graphic Design, Marketing and Communications, and Facilities
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in art classrooms or museum education
- Familiarity with art making materials and/or interest in art history and museums
- Experience working with children (in formal and informal settings) and the general public
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Current knowledge around art education, museum theory, and process-art curriculum
- Understanding of object-based and inquiry- based teaching methodologies
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills including public speaking
- Excellent customer service skills, we welcome a background in retail, hospitality, and dining
- Demonstrated commitment to promoting, contributing to, and supporting an equitable and inclusive culture (DEAI)
- Demonstrated planning and organizational skills
- The hourly rate for this position is $26.90.
- This position is Part-Time, Non-Exempt, and 30 hours per week.
- This position is part of the AFSCME Local 397 bargaining unit.
- This position reports to the Manager of Family Programs.
- 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
- Able to lift 50 pounds. b. Able to move through crowded public spaces easily for hours at a time to direct family and student groups throughout the building. c. Able to sit on low stools and/or on the floor to interact with children
- Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
- PA Child Abuse Clearance and FBI Fingerprinting required
- B ackground check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
- 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.
- Free general admission to the museum for you and your immediate family
- 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
- 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
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.
How You Will Contribute
Reporting to the Manager of Family Programs, this person is dedicated to making the museum welcoming, accessible, age-appropriate, and exciting through a range of activities and opportunities designed for kids and their families. The Coordinator of Family Studio Programs coordinates all aspects of family studio programs. This work includes but is not limited to: administrating Art Kids Classes, teaching in the studios and galleries, contributing to planning and implementing monthly Family Festivals and Art Kids Summer. Candidate must have experience as a studio teacher and designing studio curricula around a Museum collection. General office work is required.
Specifically, you will:
Your background and experience include:
Position and Compensation Details
Institutional Requirements
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:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees including:
*Eligibility for certain benefits is based on a variety of factors including the employee’s regular schedule and tenure.
About the company
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is an art museum originally chartered in 1876 for the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia.