Like many museums - no job mobility - Academic Coordinator Penn Museum Employee Review

4.0
May 28, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

Great place to get your foot in the door and plenty of opportunities to develop many different skills if you are willing.

Cons

Really no chance for upward mobility and majority of the staff is disproportionately underpaid compared to managers

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5.0
Jan 17, 2026
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Pros

Wonderful boss(es) and flexible hours. Nice quiet work environment

Cons

Book elevator is fairly slow

3.0
Apr 19, 2026
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Pros

The collection has some of the most beautiful pieces. Visitors are for the most part happy to be there. Most of the staffers have real passion for the work they're doing.

Cons

Ridiculously low-paying. Visitation is seen as afterthought. Very little chance for upward mobility.

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