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The museum is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity. We do not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination because of a person's age, sex, genetic information, pregnancy, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship, disability, handicap, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran's status, military status or membership in any other protected group. The museum’s policy on equal employment opportunity supports and is consistent with its commitment to enhancing diversity and inclusiveness.
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Curatorial Services
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Development & Marketing
Marketing Manager
The African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) seeks a creative, strategic, and enthusiastic Marketing Manager who is responsible for developing and implementing strategies and coordinating the marketing initiatives that strengthen and promote the public image of the Museum. Under the leadership of the Vice President of External Relations and Development, the Marketing Manager is responsible for working with all internal stakeholders to create and implement marketing strategies related to the Museum’s public and educational programs, exhibits, membership, and other priority initiatives. The Marketing Manager will also coordinate the implementation of the Museum’s public relations functions with the firm contracted to manage the Museum’s public relations strategies. Learn More>>
The African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) seeks a creative, strategic, and enthusiastic Marketing Manager who is responsible for developing and implementing strategies and coordinating the marketing initiatives that strengthen and promote the public image of the Museum. Under the leadership of the Vice President of External Relations and Development, the Marketing Manager is responsible for working with all internal stakeholders to create and implement marketing strategies related to the Museum’s public and educational programs, exhibits, membership, and other priority initiatives. The Marketing Manager will also coordinate the implementation of the Museum’s public relations functions with the firm contracted to manage the Museum’s public relations strategies. Learn More>>
Membership and Development Manager
The African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) seeks an experienced membership and fundraising professional to manage, steward, and grow AAMP’s membership and annual fund programs and provide administration for institutional and individual funding. Learn More>>
The African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) seeks an experienced membership and fundraising professional to manage, steward, and grow AAMP’s membership and annual fund programs and provide administration for institutional and individual funding. Learn More>>
Education & Public Programming
Digital Humanities Specialist
Reporting to the Director of Programming, and serving as a vital member of the Programming Department, the Digital Humanities Specialist is responsible for realizing the potential of the African American Museum in Philadelphia’s (AAMP) collections and exhibitions as learning resources for visitors and the wider virtual community. Responsibilities include engaging diverse audiences through the development, implementation and promotion of digital educational and interpretive content for the broader community of virtual visitors to the Museum’s website, as well as in-person visitors who use personal devices to mediate their experiences. Learn More>>
Reporting to the Director of Programming, and serving as a vital member of the Programming Department, the Digital Humanities Specialist is responsible for realizing the potential of the African American Museum in Philadelphia’s (AAMP) collections and exhibitions as learning resources for visitors and the wider virtual community. Responsibilities include engaging diverse audiences through the development, implementation and promotion of digital educational and interpretive content for the broader community of virtual visitors to the Museum’s website, as well as in-person visitors who use personal devices to mediate their experiences. Learn More>>
Finance & Operations
Vice President of Finance
The Vice President of Finance oversees the financial operations of the Museum to include planning, budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting. Successful candidate will be someone who is able and ready to work with a diverse team of staff and volunteers in a fast paced environment. Learn More>>
The Vice President of Finance oversees the financial operations of the Museum to include planning, budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting. Successful candidate will be someone who is able and ready to work with a diverse team of staff and volunteers in a fast paced environment. Learn More>>
Custodial Technician
The Custodial Technician works as part of the Security & Maintenance department to ensure that the Museum is consistently clean, well maintained, and a welcoming environment for visitors. Duties are wide-ranging and include all aspects of custodial care. Learn More>>
The Custodial Technician works as part of the Security & Maintenance department to ensure that the Museum is consistently clean, well maintained, and a welcoming environment for visitors. Duties are wide-ranging and include all aspects of custodial care. Learn More>>
Staff Accountant
The General Staff Accountant assists the Senior Staff Accountant in the management of the General Ledger accounts and business transactions of the organization, applying the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) that includes analytical work and a thorough review of financial records. Learn More>>
The General Staff Accountant assists the Senior Staff Accountant in the management of the General Ledger accounts and business transactions of the organization, applying the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) that includes analytical work and a thorough review of financial records. Learn More>>
