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 looking for a graduate student to fill a summer fellowship with a focus on American silver supported by the Center for American Art.

　　Specifically, you will:

　　The Summer Silver Fellow will be chosen to assist the Curator of American Decorative Arts in the Museum’s Department of American Art, contributing to ongoing research and writing in preparation for the forthcoming catalogue of the Museum’s American silver collection.

　　Your background and experience include:

　　Graduate students in art history or related fields with an interest in American arts are encouraged to apply.

　　Position and Compensation Details

　　This is a stipend position of $4,000

　　This position reports to The H. Richard Dietrich, Jr., Curator of American Decorative Arts

　　This is a 10-week term position slated between June 1st and August 31st, 2024

　　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

　　COVID-19 vaccination required.

　　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 are due no later than February 15, 2024.

　　What We Offer

　　Although we are not able to offer you regular Museum benefits or paid time off as part of the summer fellowship, 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

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