Join the Museum Council for a variety of skill-building panel discussions and networking opportunities offered throughout the week of April 5th! This program series is free for Museum Council members. Join today at philadelphiamuseumcouncil.org!
Register for the full conference HERE
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Register for individual sessions through the links below.
About this Event
The Museum Council of Greater Philadelphia is proud to present a week-long, virtual series of programs geared toward local professionals to share tips, develop skills, and build community. Emerging professionals will leave with concrete skills and actionable items to inform their own approaches to their professional lives. Learn about how the nature of networking has changed, and what you can do to change with it. Boost your resume with tips from experienced professionals about transferable skills. Hear from experienced professionals about how they shifted to working virtually, and what that might mean for the future of museums. Most importantly, meet and network with fellow EMPs with shared experiences, passions, and talents. Together, we can look toward a better future for the arts and cultural sector.
Happy Hour Kick-off, Monday Apr 5 at 6 pm
*Free with pre-registration
Bring a favorite drink or snack, unwind, and get to know the museum professionals who will be attending the skill share sessions over the next few days. Not attending any other sessions, but want to network? No problem! All are welcome. This kick-off is free with pre-registration. Register HERE.
Networking in the Now, Tuesday Apr 6 at 6 pm
In our increasingly virtual work and social environment, how have the nature and processes of networking changed? What does effective networking look like nowadays? How can museum professionals meet new people and continue to build their personal brand? Register HERE.
Panelists
Jessica R. Franklin, Senior Manager - Marketing at American Express
Cat Aboudara, Manager of Programs & Civic Engagement at Friends of Laurel Hill & West Laurel Hill Cemeteries
Mickey Maley, Program Lead, Museum Education MA at University of the Arts
Moderator: Amanda Lampel, Chair of Emerging Museum Professionals for Museum Council of Greater Philadelphia
Applying Transferable Skills, Wednesday Apr 7 at 6 pm
The challenges of the current job market and the disruption of the museum field have many considering switching careers. Whether it’s transitioning into a different role within a museum, moving out of a museum position into an entirely new field, or starting to work in museums for the first time, how can you apply your current skills at a new job? This panel discussion will look into how others have transferred their knowledge and skills into a different role, and will be followed by a Q&A session. Register HERE.
Panelists
Michelle Presnall, Associate Director of Development at Chestnut Hill College
Joseph Gonzales, Business Development Associate at Physician Life Care Planning
Jennifer Porter, Director of Sales & Marketing at Adventure Aquarium
Moderator: Mitchell Frizzell, Marketing Manager at Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County
Working Virtually, Thursday Apr 8 at 6 pm
How has working from home changed traditional approaches in the field? Hear from a variety of museum professionals as they describe how they are reframing and re-understanding their jobs under new circumstances. Register HERE.
Panelists
Michael Madeja, Head of Education Programs at American Philosophical Society
Nicole Krom, Membership and Outreach Manager at Longwood Gardens
Theresa Altieri Taplin, Registrar at National Constitution Center
Moderator: Alexis Pedrick, Director of Public Engagement at Science History Institute