Top 42 Museum Jobs in Philadelphia Pa

Administrative Assistant
AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM IN PHILA —Philadelphia, PA
- $50,000 - $55,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Education Manager
Historic Philadelphia —Philadelphia, PA
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- School experience
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Email Manager
Philadelphia Museum of Art —Philadelphia, PA
- $64,133 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Marketing
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Special Collections Associate
The Franklin Inst —Philadelphia, PA
- $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Writing skills
- Research
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
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Associate Registrar for Exhibitions
Philadelphia Museum of Art —Philadelphia, PA
- $56,292.08 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Office
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Museum Facilities Specialist (FT 30/hr - Evening)
The Barnes Foundation —Philadelphia, PA
- $23.21 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Flexible schedule
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Archivist
Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania —Philadelphia, PA
- Urgently hiring
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- Master's degree
- Tuition reimbursement
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Associate Registrar for Outgoing Loans
Philadelphia Museum of Art —Philadelphia, PA
- $56,292.08 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Office
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Program Assistant, Family Programs
Philadelphia Museum of Art —Philadelphia, PA
- $18.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Office
- Experience working with children
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
2d
Visiting Fellow, Writers Room
Drexel University —Philadelphia, PA
- Part-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- University
- 1 year
6d
Manager of Member Communications and Audience Strategy
Philadelphia Museum of Art —Philadelphia, PA
- $63,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Marketing
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Museum Facilities Specialist
The Barnes Foundation —Philadelphia, PA
- $23.91 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Flexible schedule
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Facilitator Explainer - Human Biology
The Franklin Institute —Philadelphia, PA
- $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Anatomy knowledge
- Customer service
- Public speaking
- Opportunities for advancement
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Visitor Experience Associate
Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History —Philadelphia, PA
- $15 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Entry level
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Museum Guide - part-time (Nemours Estate)
Nemours —Wilmington, DE
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Ability to climb stairs
- 1 year
Dishwasher | Part-Time | Please Touch Museum
Oak View Group —Philadelphia, PA
- $16 - $19 an hour
- Part-time
- Food Handler Certification
- Entry level
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
Associate Conservator of Photographic Materials
Philadelphia Museum of Art —Philadelphia, PA
- $72,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Assistant Conservator of Paintings
The Barnes Foundation —Philadelphia, PA
- $31.25 an hour
- English
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
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Director & Curator, List Gallery
Swarthmore College —Swarthmore, PA
- $120,000 - $134,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Word processing
- Public speaking
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
Custodial Technician
AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM IN PHILA —Philadelphia, PA
- $17 an hour
- Overtime
- High school diploma or GED
- Power tools
- Hand tools
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Administrative Assistant

AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM IN PHILA
Philadelphia, PA

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Job Details

Full-time
$50,000 - $55,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Work from home
Vision insurance
Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

Report preparation
Microsoft Excel
Office activity coordination
Project documentation
Operations coordination planning
Executive administrative support
Mid-level
Event vendor coordination
Vendor communication
Organizational skills
Project management software
Project execution
Presentation preparation
Productivity software
Managing executive calendars
Cross-functional collaboration
2 years
Communication skills
Event on-site coordination
Logistics planning
Cross-functional communication
File organization
Office record organization

Full Job Description

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

POSITION SUMMARY:

The African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) seeks a highly organized and proactive Administrative Assistant to support the Event Rentals department. This role is critical to the museum's day-to-day operations, ensuring seamless coordination across teams, exceptional event execution, and a positive guest experience. It is well-suited for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is eager to grow within event operations and people-focused organizational work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Administrative and Operational Support

Manage calendars for the Director of Events, including scheduling meetings, coordinating logistics, and preparing agendas

Support internal communication and coordination across departments

Prepare reports, presentations, and meeting materials

Maintain organized digital files and documentation across platforms

Serve as a liaison between Events and other departments to ensure alignment and smooth operations

Support special projects that enhance organizational effectiveness and team experience Events Support

Assist with planning and execution of internal and external events, including special events and signature museum activations

Provide administrative support for vendor payments, coordination, and day-of logistics for special events and signature museum activations

Provide on-site support for major events, including evenings and weekends as needed

Help track event timelines, deliverables, and follow-ups for special events and signature museum activations

Provide administrative support for department meetings, training, and internal initiatives

Assist with the planning and coordination of museum milestone recognitions, staff birthdays, and work anniversary records

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

2-4 years of administrative and/or events experience

Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with scheduling and project management tools

Flexibility to support occasional evening and weekend events

Interest in event planning and/or museums as a career path

Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset

Ability to anticipate needs and problem-solve proactively

Passion for AAMP's mission and community engagement

GROWTH OPPORTUNITY

This role is designed as a pipeline position, offering opportunities for professional development and advancement within Events or Operations, as the organization continues to grow.

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Flexible work from home options available.

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museum jobs in philadelphia pa

Administrative Assistant

Education Manager

Email Manager

Special Collections Associate

Associate Registrar for Exhibitions

Museum Facilities Specialist (FT 30/hr - Evening)

Archivist

Associate Registrar for Outgoing Loans

Program Assistant, Family Programs

Visiting Fellow, Writers Room

Manager of Member Communications and Audience Strategy

Museum Facilities Specialist

Facilitator Explainer - Human Biology

Visitor Experience Associate

Museum Guide - part-time (Nemours Estate)

Dishwasher | Part-Time | Please Touch Museum

Associate Conservator of Photographic Materials

Assistant Conservator of Paintings

Director & Curator, List Gallery

Custodial Technician

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