Coordinator of Family Programs

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.

As part of the Family Programs team within the division of Education, this person reports to the Associate Director of Family and Studio Programs and is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the team’s various programs. This work includes but is not limited to planning and facilitating gallery experiences for children and families, training and coordinating Gallery Teachers and Program Assistants for Family Programs, contributing to the planning and implementation of monthly Family Festivals and coordination of the summer-long Art Kids program. Weekend work required.

Specifically, you will:

Works with the Associate Director of Family Programs to design innovative art activities for children ages 3-10 and their families, with the purpose of making strong connections to the Museum’s collections.
● Oversees the design, preparation and implementation of a robust range of gallery tours for children and families, including:
o Art Kids Tours on Family Saturdays & Sundays
o Gallery Activations at Family Festivals
o Little Art Kids, toddler programming
● Supports Family Festivals. This includes planning the concept together with the Family Programs team, writing and facilitating Gallery Activations, assisting in the Balcony Studio, and acting as a liaison for guest performers or artist demonstrators.
● Collaborates with the Coordinator of Early Childhood Programming to facilitate Museum Looks & Picture Books pre-school lessons.
● With the Associate Director of Family Programs, hires, trains, schedules and oversees part-time staff.
● Recruits and trains part-time Gallery Teachers and offers regular Professional Development. Observes their performance and provides feedback when relevant.
● Works closely with Community and Access and the Youth & Family Interpreter to create accessible museum experiences for families.
● Develop written resources for kids and families inspired by the museum ’ s collection; including but not limited to studio prompts, art activities, and thematic lessons.
● Provides administrative support for the Family Programs office, including but not limited to: Jira submissions, event memos and floor plans, attendance reports, and external correspondence.
● Attend weekly Public Programs team meeting and Division of Learning and Engagement meetings.
● Maintains internal communications between Family Programs and other departments throughout the Museum.
 
Your background and experience include:

· Familiarity of art making materials, and/or interest in art history and museums
· Experience working with children (in formal and informal settings) and the public
· Ability to work in a team environment
· Current knowledge around early childhood learning 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
· Demonstrated planning and organizational skills
· Demonstrated knowledge and experience in audience engagement

Position and Compensation Details

• The salary for this position is $46,956.
• 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 Associate Director of Family Programs
• Routine weekend work is required.
• Physical requirements:
• • Able to lift 50 pounds
  • Able to move through crowded public spaces easily for hours at a time to direct family and student groups throughout the building
  • Able to sit on low stools and /or on the floor to interact with children
  • PA Child Abuse Clearance and FBI Fingerprinting required
  • 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
  • Job-specific physical requirements
• 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:

• 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.