Exhibition Assistant

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Institution: Philadelphia Museum of Art
Location: Philadelphia, PA, USA

The Philadelphia Museum of Art is hiring a part-time Exhibition Assistant to support its Special Exhibitions Planning team. The role involves research, coordination, and communication tasks to facilitate exhibitions in various stages of development, with a focus on object documentation, interdepartmental coordination, and publication support.

Employment Details

Type: Part-time (21 hours/week)
Contract: Fixed-term (August 11, 2025 – August 6, 2027)
Salary: $19.00 per hour
Location: Onsite at the museum
Union: AFSCME Local 397
Reports to: Interim Department Head of Prints, Drawings, and Photographs

Key Responsibilities

Conduct research and assist in preparing exhibition and publication materials
Maintain exhibition records in TMS and assist with object display logistics
Draft tombstone labels and support communication across departments
Coordinate permissions, installation planning, and conservation workflows

Candidate Profile

Bachelor’s degree in Art History, Museum Studies, or related field
Research experience; background in photography or costume/textile history preferred
Familiarity with TMS and strong skills in organization, communication, and time management
Team-oriented, detail-focused, and comfortable working in a museum environment