Get Involved
Supporting AAMP Through Involvement
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There are various ways you can support the efforts and mission of AAMP. The support of our members makes possible everything we do at AAMP. Our contributors are our silent heroes and we are immensely grateful for their support. When you support AAMP, your gift helps us provide exhibitions and quality programming.
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Become a Member
With increased programs, special events, and compelling new exhibitions, now is a better time than ever to become a member of The African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP). As a member, you will enjoy a multitude of benefits including free year round admission, 10% discount in the Museum Shop, free or reduced rates on select programs and events throughout the year, and more.
Celebrate the vibrant art, history, and culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora by joining the AAMP community today.
Celebrate the vibrant art, history, and culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora by joining the AAMP community today.
REGISTER ONLINE
Need more information? Contact our Membership Department at:
(215) 574-0380, ext. 227
membership@aampmuseum.org
Become a Docent
Docents (volunteer museum guides) are the faces of the museum for groups that visit each day. They serve as educators and ambassadors, working to ensure that the AAMP experience is fulfilling and enjoyable for groups of various ages, interests and backgrounds. Without our docents, our institution would not flourish.
Docents receive all benefits of an Individual Museum Membership, so long as they lead at least 3 tours per month.
The Docent Program teaches trainees to:
Docents receive all benefits of an Individual Museum Membership, so long as they lead at least 3 tours per month.
The Docent Program teaches trainees to:
- Combine the power of history with the art of storytelling to translate the heritage and culture of people of African descent in a relevant and engaging manner
- Promote what the museum stands for as a cultural institution and what it offers through its collections, exhibitions and programming.
- Trigger the imagination of the visitor, helping them to make new connections between past and present, familiar and unfamiliar.
Need more information? Contact our Education Department at:
(215) 574-0380, ext. 249
jmorton@aampmuseum.org
Become a Volunteer or Intern
Volunteering is a great way to get involved with the museum. With an incredible lineup of special events, lectures, workshops and performances; new and exciting exhibitions and displays; and sensational weekly programming there has never been a better or more exciting time to join the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
By contributing your time and expertise, you will assist us in our commitment to telling the story of African Americans in all its permutations! The success of many of our programs depends directly on the efforts of our volunteers like you.
By contributing your time and expertise, you will assist us in our commitment to telling the story of African Americans in all its permutations! The success of many of our programs depends directly on the efforts of our volunteers like you.
Join Our Team
Become part of a groundbreaking team by working at the African American Museum in Philadelphia! We accept applications from candidates at all levels of education and experience.
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.
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.
Open Positions
ASSISTANT TO THE VICE PRESIDENTS
This position is responsible for expediting, facilitating and promoting the work of the office of the Vice President of Finance and Administration and the Vice President of Programming (the Vice Presidents). This means assisting the Vice Presidents in carrying out responsibilities, including assistance with correspondence, scheduling, file maintenance and assistance with Board of Director's activities. Learn More >>
CURATORIAL ASSISTANT
The Curatorial Assistant provides support to all day-to-day aspects of the Exhibitions Department, including assisting in the planning, development, research, care and implementation of collection exhibitions, touring exhibitions and/or curated exhibitions organized with incoming loans, or touring exhibitions. The Curatorial Assistant reports to the Director of Curatorial Services. Learn More >>
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING COORDINATOR
The African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) seeks an experienced program coordinator to coordinate the museum’s schedule of family and community programs, maintain established partnerships and coordinate other tasks within AAMP’s Education Department. The position’s principle responsibilities will include coordination of AAMP’s established calendar of family and community programming, confirming workshop consultants, and ensuring the timely posting of programs on the museum’s website and other calendars. This is a part-time position reporting to the museum’s Educational Programming Manager. Learn More >>
FACILITY RENTAL COORDINATOR
This position is responsible for the coordination of facility rentals at the museum, including the promotion and facilitation of sales to individuals, corporate and institutional partners, tour companies and community groups for special events. Duties include booking these groups; coordinating their activities on site; and invoicing. This position works under the direction of the Director of Visitor Services and in close coordination with administrative and security maintenance personnel. Learn More >>
VISITOR SERVICES ASSOCIATE
This position entails carrying out various responsibilities to support the Visitor Services Department including assisting the public visiting the Museum, providing information about Museum events, assisting the Visitor Services Manager with correspondence, scheduling, filing, data entry, and supporting the work of other department staff members. The position also provides support to the Development Department by assisting in the coordination of membership services, data entry and membership events. Learn More >>
VISITOR SERVICES MANAGER
The Visitor Services Manager oversees all administrative, managerial, and budgetary aspects of the Visitor Services Department. This includes the strategic planning and execution of visitor services goals and marketing strategies. He/She serves as an Ambassador for the Museum and is responsible for the overall management of customer service as well as directly facilitating a safe, educational and beneficial visitor experience for all Museum guests. The Visitor Services Manager will be expected to proactively propose new ideas that will improve and enhance the visitor experience as well as increase revenue. The Visitor Services Manager reports to the VP of Finance & Administration and is part of the Senior Management team. 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 thorough review of financial records. The Staff Accountant reports to the Vice President of Finance and Administration. Learn More >>
EVENTS / MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
The Events/Maintenance Technician works as part of the Visitor Service department to ensure that the Museum is a consistently clean, well maintained and a welcoming environment for visitors during special events. Duties are wide-ranging and include all aspects of custodial care. The incumbent reports to the Visitor Service Manager. Knowledge of standard cleaning procedures and equipment is required. Learn More >>
GALLERY GUIDE
The Gallery Guide reports directly to the Visitor Services Manager. This position includes greeting and providing customer service to all Museum visitors, responding to inquiries, monitoring the galleries and safety of the visitors and art. This position conducts educational tours with school age children and adults. In addition, the Gallery Guide assists the Visitor Services Department with special events. Learn More >>
MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATE
The Maintenance Associate works as part of the Security & Maintenance department to ensure that the Museum is a consistently clean, well maintained and a welcoming environment for visitors. Duties are wide-ranging and include all aspects of custodial care and the opening and closing of the building. The incumbent reports to the Security/Maintenance Manager. Knowledge of standard cleaning procedures and equipment is required. Learn More >>
This position is responsible for expediting, facilitating and promoting the work of the office of the Vice President of Finance and Administration and the Vice President of Programming (the Vice Presidents). This means assisting the Vice Presidents in carrying out responsibilities, including assistance with correspondence, scheduling, file maintenance and assistance with Board of Director's activities. Learn More >>
CURATORIAL ASSISTANT
The Curatorial Assistant provides support to all day-to-day aspects of the Exhibitions Department, including assisting in the planning, development, research, care and implementation of collection exhibitions, touring exhibitions and/or curated exhibitions organized with incoming loans, or touring exhibitions. The Curatorial Assistant reports to the Director of Curatorial Services. Learn More >>
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING COORDINATOR
The African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) seeks an experienced program coordinator to coordinate the museum’s schedule of family and community programs, maintain established partnerships and coordinate other tasks within AAMP’s Education Department. The position’s principle responsibilities will include coordination of AAMP’s established calendar of family and community programming, confirming workshop consultants, and ensuring the timely posting of programs on the museum’s website and other calendars. This is a part-time position reporting to the museum’s Educational Programming Manager. Learn More >>
FACILITY RENTAL COORDINATOR
This position is responsible for the coordination of facility rentals at the museum, including the promotion and facilitation of sales to individuals, corporate and institutional partners, tour companies and community groups for special events. Duties include booking these groups; coordinating their activities on site; and invoicing. This position works under the direction of the Director of Visitor Services and in close coordination with administrative and security maintenance personnel. Learn More >>
VISITOR SERVICES ASSOCIATE
This position entails carrying out various responsibilities to support the Visitor Services Department including assisting the public visiting the Museum, providing information about Museum events, assisting the Visitor Services Manager with correspondence, scheduling, filing, data entry, and supporting the work of other department staff members. The position also provides support to the Development Department by assisting in the coordination of membership services, data entry and membership events. Learn More >>
VISITOR SERVICES MANAGER
The Visitor Services Manager oversees all administrative, managerial, and budgetary aspects of the Visitor Services Department. This includes the strategic planning and execution of visitor services goals and marketing strategies. He/She serves as an Ambassador for the Museum and is responsible for the overall management of customer service as well as directly facilitating a safe, educational and beneficial visitor experience for all Museum guests. The Visitor Services Manager will be expected to proactively propose new ideas that will improve and enhance the visitor experience as well as increase revenue. The Visitor Services Manager reports to the VP of Finance & Administration and is part of the Senior Management team. 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 thorough review of financial records. The Staff Accountant reports to the Vice President of Finance and Administration. Learn More >>
EVENTS / MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
The Events/Maintenance Technician works as part of the Visitor Service department to ensure that the Museum is a consistently clean, well maintained and a welcoming environment for visitors during special events. Duties are wide-ranging and include all aspects of custodial care. The incumbent reports to the Visitor Service Manager. Knowledge of standard cleaning procedures and equipment is required. Learn More >>
GALLERY GUIDE
The Gallery Guide reports directly to the Visitor Services Manager. This position includes greeting and providing customer service to all Museum visitors, responding to inquiries, monitoring the galleries and safety of the visitors and art. This position conducts educational tours with school age children and adults. In addition, the Gallery Guide assists the Visitor Services Department with special events. Learn More >>
MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATE
The Maintenance Associate works as part of the Security & Maintenance department to ensure that the Museum is a consistently clean, well maintained and a welcoming environment for visitors. Duties are wide-ranging and include all aspects of custodial care and the opening and closing of the building. The incumbent reports to the Security/Maintenance Manager. Knowledge of standard cleaning procedures and equipment is required. Learn More >>
