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The Fleisher team consists of group of people committed to excellence. We all cherish our place as part of a vanguard arts education institution in Philadelphia that also serves as a model across the country. You will have the support of your colleagues, who are artists, educators, and administrators. Each member of the team is committed to Fleisher’s mission, participating honestly and openly to continually improve our programming, operations, and image. As a learning institution, Fleisher also encourages the professional development of its staff members.

Fleisher employees receive a competitive compensation package, including options to enroll in health, dental, life insurance, and pension plans; free admission to major museums nationwide; and access to the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s educational and professional development opportunities for staff.

Fleisher is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Teen Lounge is a free, drop-in after school arts program providing young people ages 13-19 with opportunities to meet and collaborate with working Philly artists. Past workshop topics have included sewing plush monsters, beatmaking, character design, figure drawing, wheatpaste street art, and more! Participating teens will evaluate and select proposals through our RFP process. Workshops meet once a week for four weeks at Fleisher Art Memorial, on either Mondays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays from 4:00-6:00pm. Previous teaching experience is helpful but not required. Experimental proposals are encouraged.

Fleisher is seeking an Executive Director to lead the organization into the future with a strategic focus on financial sustainability, programming, operations, facilities, culture, and community relations. The organization has emerged from the COVID pandemic strong and eager to continue to serve its communities and students. The next Executive Director will be critical in leading that charge.

The Director of Education is responsible for overseeing the planning and directing all of Fleisher’s educational programs, which include art classes for all ages. The Director works closely with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors in all programmatic endeavors.

Under the direction of the Director of Education and with your colleagues in the programs department, craft, execute, and manage Fleisher’s programming for children and youth consistent with the goals and objectives outlined in Fleisher’s strategic plan. Develop and be held accountable for an annual program budget. Recruit, hire, evaluate, and manage Fleisher’s faculty and provide support to them as they design curricula and teach art courses. Attract, encourage and enlist students to participate in our programs, and ensure their experience at Fleisher is positive and rewarding.

Fleisher Art Memorial is seeking a part-time Visitor Services Assistant to work approximately 14-25 hours a week to assist students, faculty members, and visitors at our lobby entrance desks. The Visitor Services Assistant serves as a friendly and professional ambassador for Fleisher, exemplifying qualities of reliability, quality customer service, organization, and efficiency to ensure that visitors’ needs are met with promptness and grace.

Since 1997, Fleisher has partnered with K-8 public schools and social service agencies in South Philadelphia to bring hands-on art-making directly to students. Through a co-teaching model, Fleisher’s Teaching Artist works closely with a classroom teacher to design a ten-week curriculum of creative projects that enhance students’ learning in core subjects, like math, science, social studies, and language arts, while developing studio and technical skills in the visual arts. Each year, 345 students are provided with 30 hours of free arts instruction in one of 15 arts-integrated residencies, and given a sketchbook and art-making supplies to keep.

Are you interested in teaching at Fleisher? We evaluate candidates for teaching positions on an ongoing basis. We are always looking for experienced artists and assistant artists to teach our adult and youth classes, as well as our off-site, in-school, and after-school residency programs. For guidelines and to apply, follow the links below.

Fleisher has a need for figure models of all types to pose for life drawing and painting classes, and accepts applications on a rolling basis. The environment is professional and welcoming, and the students have a range of experience.

Are you interested in an internship at Fleisher or joining our talented team of volunteers? Do you have a special skill or talent? Fleisher volunteers and interns contribute thousands of hours every year in support of our art education and exhibition programs.