Join Our Team

Woodmere Art Museum offers a unique museum experience that centers on the art and artists of Philadelphia. The Museum’s exhibitions explore the achievements and social ideas of Philadelphia’s artists in the broader context of American art. The Museum has a robust roster of events which includes approximately eight exhibitions annually and program events on evenings and weekends.  Woodmere is currently in the midst of unprecedented institutional growth. The Museum acquired a neighboring estate, now named Frances M. Maguire Hall for Art and Education at Woodmere Art Museum, which will be transformed into galleries for the museum’s collection and a drop-in children’s educational center. We will be looking for qualified candidates to join our team. Please check back frequently for new opportunities.

 

• Perform collections management tasks for current and new acquisitions – object cataloging, condition reports, inventories, and deaccessioning.
• Responsible for collections management data system entries and reporting for accessions, object record updates, and deaccessions.
• Assist the Registrar & Deputy Director of Exhibitions with Curatorial Department projects.
• Coordinate photography and upload images to the Museum’s digital asset management platform for the permanent collection and incoming loans. 
• Assist in preparing artwork for outgoing loans including condition reports and packing as needed.
• Participate in the organization of onsite collection storage.
•   Other duties as assigned.

• Assist the Registrar with new exhibitions – coordinate logistics of incoming loans with lenders, arrange transportation, prepare loan agreements, verify insurance paperwork, coordinate catalog images, complete condition reports.

• Other duties as assigned.

1. Bachelor’s degree in art history, museum studies, or related field.
2. Minimum of 4 years of collections management experience.
3. Knowledge of ethics and professional practices governing museum registration, proper art handling techniques, basic preventative conservation methods, fine art packing and shipping standards, and experience with condition reporting required.
4. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
5. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and collections management systems.
6. Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Woodmere Art Museum values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, and any other status protected by law.

Cover letter and resume or CV should be emailed to careers@woodmereartmuseum.org.