Photography Studio Coordinator (Part-Time, Temporary)

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 Photography Studio Coordinator will oversee the day-to-day operation of the Photography Studio schedule.

Specifically, you will:

• Track projects from beginning to delivery
• Schedule photo orders
• Coordinate object location changes and framing/conservation needs
• Assists with image delivery and metadata tagging in DAMS (Digital Assets Management System)
• Maintain all communications and billing between client and studio
• Maintain the basic office administration of the department including but not limited to managing the department calendar, invoicing, and ordering necessary supplies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Your background and experience include:

• Knowledge of current photography and editing practices, equipment and software skills
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to track multiple projects simultaneously
• Customer service skills
• Ability to work with various departments across the museum such as curatorial, publishing, communications, and with external clients with imaging needs
• A degree in photography, art, or liberal arts or prior equivalent experience
• Experience working in a Photography Studio (preferred)
• Experience using a DAMS (preferred)

Position and Compensation Details

• The minimum hourly rate for this position is $18
• This position is part-time, non-exempt, and 21 hours per week
• This position reports to The Pappas-Sarbanes Deputy Director for Collections and Exhibitions
• This is a temporary position of 6 months
• 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
  • Able to move items up to 25 pounds
• 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 will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  We encourage candidates to apply early as the position will close once we have a robust applicant pool or a candidate has been selected.

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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