What are the responsibilities and job description for the Center for American Art Summer Fellow position at Philadelphia Museum of Art?
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 two graduate students to experience two summer fellowships with a focus on:
The Summer Fellows will be chosen to assist the Curators in the Museum’s Department of American Art, contributing to planning for the reinstallation of the museum’s collection of American art from c. 1840 to 1960 to open early in 2026; or assisting in the preparation of a loan exhibition focusing on Philadelphia’s Arts and Crafts movement, opening later in the spring of 2026.
Your background and experience include:
Please complete an online application and include the following:
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:
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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 two graduate students to experience two summer fellowships with a focus on:
- American painting and sculpture, including Indigenous arts, from the mid-nineteenth century to c. 1960, to assist in the reinstallation of the American galleries, and
- American art from the period 1876-1926, assisting a special exhibition on the Arts and Crafts Movement in Philadelphia
The Summer Fellows will be chosen to assist the Curators in the Museum’s Department of American Art, contributing to planning for the reinstallation of the museum’s collection of American art from c. 1840 to 1960 to open early in 2026; or assisting in the preparation of a loan exhibition focusing on Philadelphia’s Arts and Crafts movement, opening later in the spring of 2026.
Your background and experience include:
- Graduate students in art history or related fields with an interest in American arts are encouraged to apply
- The stipend for this position is $5,500
- This position is Full-Time, Exempt, and 35 hours per week
- This position reports to the Robert L. McNeil, Jr., Senior Curator of American Art, and Director, Center for American Art
- This is a 10-week term position slated between May 19th and August 29th, 2025
- 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
- Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job
- 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
Please complete an online application and include the following:
- A letter describing your interest and preparation for either position
- Curriculum vitae with education, employment, publications, and honors
- A writing sample of no more than four pages
- Three references with phone number and email addresses
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
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