Philadelphia Art Museum · 14 hours ago
Program Assistant, Family Programs
Philadelphia, PA
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$18/hr - $18/hrThe Philadelphia Museum of Art is committed to an inclusive workplace and actively seeks to employ a diverse group of individuals. The Program Assistant will support educational programming for all ages, assist with public programs, and facilitate art-making activities while ensuring a welcoming environment for visitors.
AssociationE-CommerceNon Profit
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
This position requires a weekly Saturday or Sunday shift, as well as availability for Sunday Family Festivals: August 3, October 2, November 7, December 7, February 1, March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7, July 5, and August 2
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
Benefits
Free general admission to the museum for you and your immediate family
Discounted guest tickets for admission
Discounted 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
Company
Philadelphia Art Museum
We're Philadelphia's art museum, a landmark building, a world-renowned collection. A place that welcomes everyone.
Founded in 1876
201-500 employees
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Growth StageLeadership Team
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George D. Widener Director & CEO
Robert Rambo
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