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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 Loading Dock Receiver is responsible for unloading and delivering incoming packages to various museum departments and delivering supplies as necessary.

Specifically, you will:

• Receive incoming packages, sort, and distribute to appropriate departments using hand truck, pallet jack or forklift.
• Verify and maintain records of incoming and outgoing shipments to ensure proper internal tracking.
• Prepare items for shipment and schedule material pickups with carriers as necessary.
• Receive, lift, move, store, count, sort, and verify items on requisitions or invoices.
• Unpack and examine incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and notifies recipient of damages.
• Manage and order breakroom, business, and stationery supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the loading dock.
• Comply with all museum safety policies and procedures.
• Provide backup to the Mailroom Clerk and support the mailroom operation as needed.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Your background and experience include:

• Strong organizational skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Prior experience operating a forklift, pallet jack and hand truck.
• Prior experience working on a loading dock in a variety of environmental conditions.
• A high school diploma or GED.

Position and Compensation Details

• The hourly rate for this position is $16.75.
• This position is full-time, non-exempt, and 35 hours per week.
• This position is part of the AFSCME Local 397 bargaining unit.
• This position reports to the Manager of Facilities 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.
• Able to remain stationary and/or move throughout the buildings up to 2 hours at one time for up to 4 hours per day.
• Able to move items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• COVID-19 vaccination required.
• 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 policies.

Application Timeline

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage candidates to apply early as the position will close once we have a robust applicant pool or a candidate has been selected.

What We Offer

Our employees are at the center of the museum. As an employee, you will have access to numerous museum perks including, but not limited to:

• Free general admission to the museum for you and your immediate family
• Discounted guest tickets for admission
• Discounts on gift memberships
• Special staff tours and presentations from our curatorial and conservation teams
• Discounts at the museum restaurant, museum cafés, and museum retail and online stores

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees* including:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Fully paid short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, and life insurance
• Health savings or flexible spending account program
• Retirement savings program with museum match
• Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, and holidays

*Eligibility for certain benefits is based on a variety of factors including the employee’s regular schedule and tenure