Job in the Arts in Philly

The Philadelphia Museum of Art seeks an art historian and experienced leader for the position of Curator of Education for Adult Public Programs.

This position heads up a team of museum educators who plan and implement a broad range of programs for adult and college audiences, and who work with curatorial departments on interpretive strategies such as audio tours, didactic gallery material, and interactive technologies that engage the adult public in learning in and about the collections. The Curator of Education for Public Programs reports to the Senior Curator of Education, and plays a key management role in a 26-person Division of Education. The individual lectures in the galleries and in auditorium settings on a variety of art historical topics related to museum collections and exhibitions and participates in training museum guides. He or she represents the Museum in the regional academic community and in the broader community.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will have an MA or PhD in the History of Art and a minimum of five years museum experience. He or she should have strong experience in teaching, working on interdepartmental teams, supervising staff, training volunteers, and implementing programs. Communication, leadership, and organizational skills are important, as is familiarity with new technologies for interactive interpretation. Physical requirements include the ability to stand for 2 hours at a time and climb multiple flights of stairs. Weekend work required. Please send resume and cover letter to: PMA-HR, 215.684.7977 or jobs@philamuseum.org.

Please include salary requirement and JOB TITLE. Resumes will not be considered without a job title in the subject line. No phone calls.