2026 Visitor Services Assistant (VSA) Position Description

What We Do

Shofuso is a traditional-style Japanese house and nationally ranked garden in West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, administered by the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia (JASGP). We preserve, maintain, and interpret Shofuso and provide educational programs about Japanese arts, business, and culture. The site is open air with a 1.2 acre garden and a structure with open doors and breezeways in all seasons.  

How You Will Contribute

Director, Integrated Brand Content & Storytelling

Why this role exists: This role exists to tell the Museum’s story—clearly, creatively, and consistently—far beyond its walls. The Director leads how the Museum shows up in the world through words, visuals, video, and editorial judgment, shaping content that enhances relevancy, drives visitation, and brings the mission of learning through play to life. This is a higher-level, hands-on role for someone who can think like an editor, create like a producer, and lead with strong creative instincts.
 

The American Swedish Historical Museum is seeking an outgoing and friendly team member to manage all aspects of the Museum’s operations and customer service needs on the weekends, including serving at the Admissions Desk and Gift Shop. Weekend Managers also serve as ASHM staff representatives during rental events, supervising building safety and security, and providing customer service to guests attending.

The Art Director must be an accomplished designer with vision, initiative, and autonomy who can act as creative partner, internal critic, and sounding board. As a member of the Brand team, the Art Director executes the Barnes Foundation’s brand strategy and ensures consistency across media by managing the design of print and digital materials for marketing, education, and membership. As head of the Design department, the Art Director oversees the work of the Senior Designer and manages the departmental budget. The Art Director oversees concepting and design of exhibition graphics and other collateral for special exhibitions and works with the Director of Design and Publications and Production Manager to ensure that books and catalogues meet the highest standards.

Requirements 

This program is a full-time-plus commitment running from early September to mid-June. Housing and transportation are the apprentice’s responsibility. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. 

About the Program 

The Program Officer for Fellowships is responsible for advancing the ongoing grantmaking efforts of The Pew Center for Arts and Heritage (“the Center”) to foster a vibrant and inclusive cultural community in Greater Philadelphia. The Program Officer will report to and thoughtfully partner with the Director of Grantmaking Programs on the planning and implementation of the Center’s annual Pew Fellowships in the Arts grant cycle (“Fellowships). The Program Officer will collaborate with the Director of Grantmaking Programs in developing program strategy that actively generates ideas for capacity-building programming, editorial content, publications, and other activities that advance the Center’s mission.

Walnut Street Theatre, a LORT-A producing theatre in Philadelphia, PA, is seeking applicants for its 2026–2027 Apprentice Program. For over 35 years, the Walnut’s Apprentice Program has provided rigorous, hands-on training to early-career theatre professionals. Apprenticeships start as early as April 2026 and conclude by June 2027 (dates vary by department). Full time commitment, includes a weekly scholarship stipend of $500.

The National Liberty Museum’s Visitor Services Representative provides support for all aspects of the visitor experience. The position will also provide support when needed in administrative, special events and operations departments. The Visitor Services Representative works collaboratively with the Manager of Visitor and Member Services and VS team to achieve its strategic, operating, and revenue objectives. This is a great position for recent graduates hoping to get experience in museums.

Arch Street Meeting House Preservation Trust (ASMHPT) seeks a Visitor Services Associate to provide visitor services and operations assistance at Arch Street Meeting House.

This is a weekend seasonal (roughly 12 hours per week) hourly and nonexempt position. This position reports to the Education & Museum Manager of ASMHPT. Pay rate is $20.00/hr.

Sales Associates are frontline ambassadors of the Museum of the American Revolution and play a vital role in shaping the visitor’s experience with the institution and their lasting impression. Associates provide warm, helpful, and inclusive service while supporting retail sales goals and sharing mission-aligned product information in the Museum Shop. This position reports to the Museum Store Manager.

Primary Responsibilities:

Greet and assist visitors in a friendly and professional manner