Phoenix Art Museum Jobs & Employment

Art lovers cannot miss the Phoenix Art Museum - Southeast's largest visual arts destination. The museum now has 285,000 square feet of exhibition space. Coming guests will be fascinated and entertained by the groundbreaking exhibitions that are only on display for a limited time. Popular exhibitions featuring artists such as Norman Rockwell and Monet are on display with more than 1,700 work exhibitions from around the world.

Most visitors are impressed by this art museum on their vacation. The amazing exhibits, wonderful touring exhibitions and an awesome contemporary and modern art collection…the list goes endless! Undoubtedly, it's great to infuse your career with a little culture. A job at the Phoenix Art Museum can be what you're looking for. Currently, there're five job openings for you to apply.

1) Graphic Designer

A full-time Graphic Designer is needed to perform all aspects of image campaigns, including concept, graphic design and logos used to present programs and services related with Phoenix Art Museum. To qualify the job position, a Bachelor's degree in fine arts, design or related area is needed. Minimum three-year experience in professional or commercial graphic design production and graphics project management is essential. To learn more job duties and requirements, download the PDF below.

Details of Graphic Designer

http://www.phxart.org/employment/documents/GraphicDesignerwebsite03-11.pdf

2) Part-Time Gallery Attendants

Part-time gallery attendants manage to provide the highest standards of customer service for museum's patrons and offer a good ambience for the museum's collections, members, visitors, and other staff. These positions will work for 15-25 hours each week, including weekend and evening hours. The pay rate is about $9 per hour. Candidates must be high school graduates and have one year of customer service experience.

Other requirements include:

- Have knowledge of customer service best practices and standards.

- Able to stand for long periods of time.

- Lift 30 pounds without help.

- Able to communicate professionally and courteously with museum members, visitors and staff members.

Learn More about Part-Time Gallery Attendants

http://www.phxart.org/employment/documents/PTGA-website01-28-11.pdf

3) Curator of Latin American Art

A Curator of Latin American Art takes charge of the research, conservation and publication of the showcased collections. The position is also responsible for organizing and securing worldwide significant exhibitions and leading a museum support group for Latin American Art. Masters Degree in Art History and minimum of 3-year curatorial or related experience are basic qualifications for candidates.

Everything about Curator of Latin American Art

http://www.phxart.org/employment/documents/CuratorofLatinAmericanArt02-11website.pdf

4) Assistant Curator for Education

This position aims to help the Director of Education in many areas, including the planning and scheduling of cohesive public programs, internal training and special programs for adult audiences. The position also serves as an educator on exhibition teams sometimes. Candidates must possess Bachelor's degree in art education, museum education or art history. Minimum of three-year museum experience is required.

More Info about Assistant Curator of Education

http://www.phxart.org/employment/documents/AsstCurofEdpostingnotice03-11.pdf

5) Part-Time Visitor Service Associate

Part-time Visitor Service Associate takes the overall responsibilities of greeting and helping museum visitors with utmost courtesy and respect, including membership issues, visitors' inquires on exhibitions, events, facilities and collections at the museum. Learn more details of the job via the following downloadable PDF.

Duties and Responsibilities of Part-Time Visitor Service Associate

http://www.phxart.org/employment/documents/PTVSAssociatewebsite01-11_000.pdf

As all job openings are valid through a period of time. You can stay tuned to its official website to learn the latest updates of available job postings.

Job Announcements

http://www.phxart.org/employment/jobannouncement.php

How to apply? If you're interested in any of the job posting, please send your resume, cover letter, application, salary history or pay requirements to the art museum. Mail the materials to Human Resources Manager, Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004-1685 or email to hr@phxart.org or fax to 602-257-2127.

The Phoenix Art Museum also provides internship opportunities to work on projects by museum staff. Interns must be current undergraduate and graduate students or recent graduates. For Undergraduate students, they must have finished at least junior-year status at school. For international applicants, they must be enrolled at a US college or university and have a valid student visa. Four types of interns are offered.

Summer interns work an average of 20 hours each week. But the schedules may vary slightly according to department needs and multiple department interns. The summer internship generally begins in early June and lasts for eight weeks.

Schedules for fall/spring semester and special-project interns may vary to accommodate the internship position and their class schedules. They will work a total of at least 120 hours.

To apply for the internship position, you need to prepare complete application materials, including application form, personal statement, two letters of recommendation and undergraduate or graduate transcripts. Application materials can be sent to Phoenix Art Museum, ATTN: Internships, 1625 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85004-1685. If you have any further questions or concerns, please email the Museum's Education Department at education@phxart.org or call 602-307-2032.

Deadlines for submission:

- Summer - Received no later than March 1. (2011 Summer internship applications are no longer being accepted.)

- Spring semester - Received no later than November 1.

- Fall semester - Received no later than July 1. (2011 Fall internship applications can be sent after May 1.)

- Special projects - Variable, please refer to each internship description

Internships at Phoenix Art Museum

http://www.phxart.org/employment/internshipannouncement.php

Volunteer programs are available for you to get involved with the museum's work. Volunteers play a vital role in the Phoenix Art Museum and can be the museum's heart and soul. Their major duties include:

- Assist in the museum offices.

- Help children and families during special museum family programs or school filed trips.

- Sell museum memberships.

- Greet and help coming visitors from all corners of the world.

- Provide support during special exhibitions and events.

Current opportunities for volunteer programs are listed as follows:

- Special Exhibitions

- Under 21

- PhxArtKids Days

- Sketching in the Galleries

- Administrative and Art Research Library Offices

- Film at the Museum

If you'd like to join the museum and make a difference, please download the application form and fill it out. Mail the form to Volunteer Coordinator, Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004-1685 or fax to 602-253-8662. If you have any questions, please contact the Volunteer Office at 602-307-2009 or email at volunteer@phxart.org.

Downloadable Application Form

http://www.phxart.org/waystogive/volunteer-application.pdf

Details of Volunteer Programs at Phoenix Art Museum

http://www.phxart.org/waystogive/volunteer.php