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Technology Support Specialist for Bucks County Free Library. Both full time (37.5 hrs./wk.) and part time (20 hrs./wk.) positions are available.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Technology Support Specialist offers direct consultation and technical expertise to library users and staff in the daily support of computer hardware, mobile devices, software applications, and other equipment. Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots equipment and responds to support issues in a timely fashion. Provides one-on-one instruction and guidance to end users to resolve complex problems, ensuring customer satisfaction. Interacts directly with members of the public and provides a high level of customer service.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
• Requires high school diploma or G. E. D.
• Requires additional training with minimum of one year of job-related course work after high school
• Must have current driver’s license, insurance, and own transportation or ability to travel among many library sites
• Minimum one year experience working with computer hardware and software

Applicant must provide on date of hire the following three required clearances: PA State Police Criminal Record Check; PA Child Abuse History Clearance; and FBI fingerprint-based background check.

You will find a complete job description on the Bucks County Free Library website at http://www.buckslib.org/jobs/bcfl_jobs.cfm.
 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: will develop and grow customer profiles that produce an increase in store sales, customer satisfaction, loyalty and repeat purchasing.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:  will develop and grow customer profiles that produce an increase in store sales, customer satisfaction, loyalty and repeat purchasing.  He/she will provide key, critical, personal contact with customers in order to assure a high level of satisfaction, loyalty and repeat business.  He/she contributes to the financial success of the store by selling and servicing the needs of customers at a pre-eminent level.  JOB REQUIREMENTS:  Minimum education:  High school diploma or equivalent.  Minimum knowledge/skills:  Good working knowledge of computer applications, strong interpersonal and phone skills and cash register skills, good ability to comprehend and follow directions, strong customer service skills, good ability to work in a team environment.  Minimum experience:  3+ years retail experience with focus on developing and building customer files.

The Managing Director will oversee the administrative & financial health of the organization, including program & production management, fundraising, partnerships & community relations, and fiscal & compliance management.

White Box Theatre
MANAGING DIRECTOR – Position Available

White Box Theatre (WBT), an interdisciplinary performing arts organization based in Philadelphia, is searching for a Managing Director (MD) to oversee the administrative and financial health of the organization, including program and production management, fundraising, partnerships and community relations, and fiscal and compliance management. The MD and Producing Artistic Director, Sebastienne Mundheim, will work together to ensure that operational/organization aspects and the artistic/educational vision of the organization are in sync and support of each other. The MD will report to the Producing Artistic Director and will be directly responsible for executing or managing resources to accomplish the duties below.

WBT produces original interdisciplinary performance, installation, and arts education programs, often in response to commissions from cultural organizations, universities and schools. Methods and vision have evolved out of the artistic and pedagogic practice of founder, Sebastienne Mundheim. Project development incorporates academic research, visual arts, dance, theatre, and writing. Mundheim typically organizes content experts, professional artists, students, and volunteers to address a particular question through a rigorous and thoughtful interdisciplinary arts inquiry to create performance, installation, and dialogue. Works have been commissioned by organizations including: The University of Pennsylvania, The Rosenbach Museum and Library, The Barnes Foundation, The Philadelphia International Festival for the Arts, Franklin and Marshall College, The Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Philadelphia Live Arts Festival, and the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. For more information: www.whiteboxtheatre.com.

Chief Duties & Responsibilities

Programming & Production Management: Critical to the MD position will be the ability to develop a truly supportive and collaborative relationship with the Producing Artistic Director, by which s/he is able to manage the delivery of program and production. The MD will be responsible for negotiating agreements, contracts, and logistics with a variety of venues (traditional and non-traditional arts and education environments). S/He will also manage the Producing Artistic Director and programs within the context of an approved budget. The MD will determine staffing requirements for organizational management and program delivery and oversee the implementation of human resources policies, procedures and practices, including the development of job descriptions for all staff. The MD will also be responsible for the distribution of existing work and programs of WBT. This process will include building direct distribution channels (online), as well as securing a touring agent, and other outsourced distribution partners. Finally, the MD will engage in ongoing general management of the space in the Crane Building, including ordering supplies, managing the landlord relationship, and dealing with utility and safety issues.

Fundraising & Development Planning: MD will be responsible for leading all individual and institutional fundraising efforts including but not limited to grant writing and process management, individual solicitations and acknowledgements, and ongoing stewardship of major individual donors.

Partnerships & Community Relations: In tandem with the Producing Artistic Director, the MD will serve as a spokesperson and maven for WBT by consistently articulating the mission and values of the organization in all interactions with stakeholders and the general public. S/He will work in direct collaboration with the Producing Artistic Director to establish and maintain institutional and artistic partnerships. The MD will manage all outreach, including developing and implementing a marketing strategy for the organization, including but not limited to electronic newsletters, direct mail and printed collateral, social media management, and advertising (in-kind). MD will be responsible for managing the communications, design, and printing/production processes with outside vendors.

Fiscal & Compliance Management: MD will work closely with the bookkeeper and accounting firm to manage WBT’s finance and compliance matters. This includes but is not limited to organizational and project budget development, cash flow monitoring, contracting (with artists, vendors, etc.), insurance, PACDP support, and AP/AR management.

Skills & Qualifications

The MD should demonstrate competence, if not excellence, in all of the following and possess a willingness to continue to develop these skills.

Effective Communication: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.

Adaptability: Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible, versatile and tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining persistence, effectiveness and efficiency.

Problem Solving & Decision Making: Ability to make clear, timely decisions in the best interest of WBT. Solve more problems than you cause.

Technological Savvy: Proficient with a variety of relevant technology and software, including Microsoft Office (Word, PPT, and especially Excel) and various social networking platforms. Experience in QuickBooks, WordPress, PhotoShop, and the Adobe Creative Suite desirable but not mandatory.

Teamwork & Collaboration: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.

Engagement: Interest and experience in education and the performing arts.

Organization: Ability to maintain attention to detail while multi-tasking.

Education: Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience in financial and administrative operations of arts or arts and education organizations required.

Innovation: Develop new ways to improve the operations and management of WTB.

Work will be on site and from home. The MD must have a driver’s license.

Compensation

The MD will start as a part-time salaried position for the initial 3-6 months and turn into a full time W2 staff position following the initial trial period. Compensation commensurate with experience.

will assist in planning, maintaining, evaluating, and implementing adult educational programs that further the understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of Winterthur’s resources

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:  will assist in planning, maintaining, evaluating, and implementing adult educational programs that further the understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of Winterthur’s resources - estate, naturalistic garden, library, American decorative arts, historic architecture, and fine art – and attracts a larger and broader adult audience.  He/she will assist in coordination of items on the program development schedule, as well as stay within budget and evaluate individual programs as assigned, including logistical details of assigned programs and facilitating inter/intradepartmental communication.  He/she will also conduct museum tours for the general public and special guests.  JOB REQUIREMENTS:  Minimum education:  B.A. or B.S. in history, art history, American civilization, museum studies, education or related field. Minimum knowledge/skills:  Excellent organizational skills on an interpersonal level. Strong communication, presentation, resource and writing skills. Strong working knowledge of basic software applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite. Some logistics and resource coordination skills. Able to work on individual & team projects.  Detailed and team oriented.  Good understanding of budgets and project timetables.  Able to work with a range of constituents.  Some skills in educational program development and implementation.  Minimum experience:  2 years of paid or unpaid experience in any kind of museum adult training/teaching, program development or coordination of programs/events capacity.

Intern wanted to work with team of three interns to inventory diverse collection of art, documents, and photographs.

Detail oriented intern wanted to work on Collection Management Inventory Project. Current project involves ongoing collection inventory using archival methods. The project is 50% complete and is now in the object-numbering stage. Collection Management and Art Handling experience necessary. Computer skills required. Schedule flexible. Two days a week.

At Hagley, we invite people of all ages to investigate and experience the unfolding history of American business and innovation, and its impact on the world. It is an outdoor, cultural heritage site that explores the history of

In March 2013, the Board and staff of Hagley completed a 12-month strategic planning process. The new plan shifts Hagley’s focus to the history, process, and outcomes of innovation. Hagley seeks an accomplished leader who has a compelling vision for engaging diverse audiences, in lifelong learning related to science, technology and engineering. S/He has experience leading and directing complex organizations or operating units of complex organizations, with varied internal and external constituencies. S/He will have a background that includes high-level decision-making and implementing best organizational practices.

This individual will have at least five (5) years of executive leadership in a multi-million dollar organization, in the education, not-for-profit, corporate or government sectors. The ideal candidate has business acumen and experience allocating resources in support of a strategic plan, setting quantified objectives, meeting those quantified expectations, and running a fiscally sustainable organization. This individual has experience building durable relationships with donors, stakeholders and constituencies. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required, a graduate degree is preferred.
 

SideTour is looking for talented art, culture, and history enthusiasts in Philadelphia to host unique, small-group experiences based around their talent and passion.

SideTour is looking for talented art, culture, and history enthusiasts in Philadelphia to host unique, small-group experiences based around their talent and passion. This is a great opportunity to share your passion with a captive, interested, and local audience as well as earn money doing what you love.

SideTour is a place for locals to discover authentic experiences hosted by talented people. We started in New York City and will be expanding to Philadelphia in spring, 2013.

Below are some examples of what other talented SideTour hosts are doing in New York, Chicago, and Washington, D.C.:

Learn about the dangerous NYC women who shaped history.
Experiencing a museum from an artist's perspective.
Discovering local street art with an experienced graffiti artist.
Uncovering the Metropolitan Museum of Art's scandalous past.
Unearth the rich history buried at Trinity Church Cemetary.

We are looking for talented and passionate Philadelphians to help locals discover the best that their city has to offer. If you love sharing that passion with others, we want to hear from you!

SideTour started in 2011 with the goal of helping locals discover their own city in a new way: through talented and passionate hosts giving small-group experiences. You can read more about us in our feature in the New York Times.

Hosts set the price and date of their experience SideTour collects a small fee for facilitating the transaction, but you keep the rest, providing you with a new way to share your passion and earn money while doing it! Intrigued, but not sure what to host? Let us know! We're happy to help craft an experience based on your background and talents.