Program Assistant, Family Programs
Program Assistants support a range of educational programming for all ages, including Art Kids Classes, drop-in artmaking in the Art Kids Studio, performance, talk-based programming, and additional drop-in offers such as Family Festivals. Responsibilities include assisting with all aspects of public programs including set up, greeting families, facilitating studio projects, gallery teaching, and other responsibilities as designated. 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. Specifically, you will:
- 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
- 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
- The hourly rate for this position is $18.00
- This position is part-time, non-exempt, and 10 - 15 hours per week.
- This position requires routine weekend shifts per the program schedules.
- This position reports to the Associate Director of Family Programs.
- This position ends on August 31, 2026.
- This position is required to be performed fully onsite at Philadelphia Museum of Art locations.
- 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.
- PA Child Abuse Clearance and FBI Fingerprinting required.
- 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.
- 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
Recommended Jobs
Marketing Project Manager
Job Description Job Description Marketing Project Coordinator Hybrid: Phila., PA 19103 $50.00 - $52.00/hr W2 Overview We are seeking a highly collaborative and proactive Marketing Projec…
Lead Cashier (Erie)
Company Description Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provin…
Licensed Land Surveyor-Pennsylvania and Iowa
Job Title: Licensed Surveyor Department: Operations Reports To: Senior Surveyor and/or Operations Manager Location: Flexible - remote options available Job Purpose: Licensed Sur…
Facilities Manager
Job Description Job Description Our client is a premier utility company specializing in rapid response and storm chasing to utility companies and contractors in need of a quick reaction force to …
Registered Client Relationship Analyst
POSITION SUMMARY: Registered Client Relationship Analysts provide exceptional service to our clients and support Financial Advisor(s) (FAs)/ Private Wealth Advisor(s) (PWAs)/ teams on a daily basi…
3rd Shift Operator - Sintering
Job Description Job Description Salary: $14.50/hr 3rd Shift Sunday - Thursday 11pm - 7am $14/hr base + $0.50 shift differential Operate sintering equipment including but not limited…
CDL-A Local Shuttle Driver
We are hiring for a Local CDL-A dedicated Driver. Drive dedicated for our clients and enjoy a consistent schedule and pay, onsite management and regular deliveries to a single customer. Job Descr…
Administrative Specialist
Job Description Job Description MVP Recovery is the most comprehensive recovery program in the region and we are currently hiring for our Chester County sites. The MVP Recovery program offers a d…
RN - Registered Nurse Home Health
Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse who values autonomy, meaningful patient relationships, and delivering high-quality care where it matters most — at home? We’re seeking an experienced Home …
Associate Project Manager-Data Centers
Job Description Job Description At E Tech Group, joining our team means joining a group of passionate and forward-thinking experts. We're one of the largest engineering and system integration fir…