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 Executive Assistant provides administrative support to the Senior Director of Facilities and Operations, the Director of Protection Services, as well as the entire Facilities and Operations (F&O) and Protection Services divisions. This individual works closely with all F&O and Protection Services departments, other museum staff, and third-party vendors including maintenance and janitorial services. The position requires confidentiality, discretion, diplomacy, and the ability to perform in a high-volume, fast-paced office environment with minimal supervision.
Specifically, you will:
Execute accounting duties including processing invoices and credit card expenses.
Prepare and track purchase orders and change orders.
Provide administrative support to the Senior Director of Facilities and Operations and F&O departments including maintenance, construction, capital projects, janitorial, protection services, and exhibition design, as well as the Director of Protection Services.
Manage F&O work order system.
Assist with coordinating F&O needs for museum events.
Coordinate and schedule in-person and virtual meetings.
Prepare meeting agendas, and record and distribute meeting minutes. Reserve meeting rooms and arrange for necessary conference call information.
Manage the bi-weekly water delivery, order break room and stationery supplies.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Your background and experience include:
Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline or equivalent relevant work experience.
Basic knowledge of construction contracts, change orders, and contract management.
Knowledge of Ramp financial software platform is preferred.
Organizational and business administration skills, including word processing (Word), spreadsheet (Excel) and presentation (PowerPoint) computer software, budget and accounting administration, and general office management.
Position and Compensation Details The salary for this position is $52, 000.
This position is Full-Time, Exempt, and 35 hours per week.
This position reports to Senior Director of Facilities and Operations
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
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…