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Philadelphia Museum of Art Suzanne Andree Curatorial Fellowship in Prints in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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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.
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The department of Prints, Drawings, and Photographs (PDP) invites applications for the Suzanne Andrée Curatorial Fellowship. The endowed fellowship is intended to serve as preparation for an advanced career in a museum by providing professional mentorship and extensive firsthand experience with curatorial work in the graphic arts. Reporting to the head of the department, the fellow is a fully integrated member of PDP and works within the department and Paper Conservation on the cataloguing, interpretation, care, display, and growth of the PMA’s collection of over 162,000 works on paper, which range from the fifteenth century to the present day. In addition, fellows have the opportunity to organize programs related to their research .
https://philamuseum.org/collection/prints-drawings-photographs
Specifically, you will:
Provide access to and maintain schedule for the Abigail Rebecca Cohen Study Room, including visitor outreach, art movement, oversight of class visits and individual appointments, and coordination of presentations
Research and catalogue the collection and respond to queries
Assist curators with exhibition and publication planning, management, and implementation
In consultation with Paper Conservation, prepare condition reports and preliminary research for potential acquisitions
Assist with collections assessments and other projects related to curatorial functions as assigned by curatorial staff
Prepare assignments for bi-annual departmental committee meeting, including justifications for potential acquisitions, PowerPoint presentations, and present assigned works of art or topic to committee
Perform a variety of departmental administrative tasks as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
Your background and experience include:
Master’s degree in art history required
Graduate experience beyond an M.A. degree is preferred
A passion for the variety and diversity of works on paper within the collection; demonstrated commitment to scholarship in art history and museum work with a specialization in prints and drawings
An ability to work collaboratively
An ability to multi-task and negotiate competing priorities while managing longer-term assignments
Prior experience in a museum environment or similar art institution is preferred
Your background and experience include:
Master’s degree in art history required
Graduate experience beyond an M.A. degree is preferred
A passion for the variety and diversity of works on paper within the collection; demonstrated commitment to scholarship in art history and museum work with a specialization in prints and drawings
An ability to work collaboratively
An ability to multi-task and negotiate competing priorities while managing longer-term assignments
Prior experience in a museum environment or similar art institution is preferred
Position and Compensation Details
The salary for this position is $43,888.
This position is Full-Time, Exempt, and 35 hours per week.
This position is part of the AFSCME Local 397 bargaining unit.
This position reports to The Audrey and William H. Helfand Senior Curator of Prints, Drawings, and Photographs.
This is a 2-year term position, beginning October 1, 2024, and ending August 29, 2026.
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.
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:
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
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.
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