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
MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATE
The Facilities Maintenance Technician 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. Learn More >>
GRANTS & CONTENT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) seeks a creative, strategic, and enthusiastic Grant Writer to aggressively identify foundation funding opportunities and generate awards; to research and write successful grant proposals; to work collaboratively with other AAMP staff to identify and develop fundable programming; to help manage and supervise of stewardship for AAMP relationships with all sources of corporate, foundation, and governmental funding. Coordinate the development of grant proposals and reporting working at the direction of the VP of External Relations and Development; fulfill all grant award reporting requirements. Support development and execution of concepts for funding proposals which align with the strategic priorities of the organization. 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 >>
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 >>
The Facilities Maintenance Technician 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. Learn More >>
GRANTS & CONTENT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) seeks a creative, strategic, and enthusiastic Grant Writer to aggressively identify foundation funding opportunities and generate awards; to research and write successful grant proposals; to work collaboratively with other AAMP staff to identify and develop fundable programming; to help manage and supervise of stewardship for AAMP relationships with all sources of corporate, foundation, and governmental funding. Coordinate the development of grant proposals and reporting working at the direction of the VP of External Relations and Development; fulfill all grant award reporting requirements. Support development and execution of concepts for funding proposals which align with the strategic priorities of the organization. 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 >>
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 >>
