Exhibition Assistant

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We Are Committed to an Inclusive Workplace

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.

How You Will Contribute

The Philadelphia Museum of Art is seeking an Exhibition Assistant for its major comprehensive survey of contemporary Korean art, Decoding Contemporary Korean Art (working title) to be presented in spring of 2021. The exhibition will comprise of approximately 50 works created by approximately 30 artists of Korean descent from around the world and will also accompany a scholarly catalog. This position will run through November 2021.

Specifically, you will:

Support the curators of the exhibition in all aspects of its preparation as necessary. This will encompass both administrative responsibilities and content related tasks, inclusive of but not limited to:

Conducting ground research on the artists
Developing and maintaining the list of works of art in the show in the Museum’s TMS database
Assisting with the loan process
Facilitating communications with the lending institutions and artists in Korean and English
Facilitate cross-departmental communication
Assist with the development of the installation design
Drafting exhibition didactics with Curators
Corresponding with artists as necessary
Aid in developing public programs
Assist with media and social media efforts
Work relating to the catalogue will include working with Curators and Publishing
Department on all aspects of the book from liaising with its authors and designer to pursuing rights and reproductions.

Your background and experience include:

Advanced degree or equivalent experience in Asian Art History with extensive knowledge in Korean Art
Fluency and strong communication skill in Korean language
Technical proficiency with personal computers and standard office equipment; fluent with Microsoft Office platform (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Position and Compensation Details

The hourly rate for this position is $18.

This position is full-time, non-exempt working 35 hours per week.

This position is part of the AFSCME Local 397 bargaining unit.

Application Timeline

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting on August 16, 2021. 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.