Historic/Cultural Preservation

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library encompasses an unrivaled museum of American decorative arts in its mansion and galleries and a magnificent 60-acre naturalistic garden—all set on 1,000 gorgeous acres.

Winterthur employs a wide array of positions in the areas of curatorial, horticulture, education, conservation, library, maintenance, marketing, development, technology, and administration.

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library encompasses an unrivaled museum of American decorative arts in its mansion and galleries and a magnificent 60-acre naturalistic garden—all set on 1,000 gorgeous acres.

Winterthur employs a wide array of positions in the areas of curatorial, horticulture, education, conservation, library, maintenance, marketing, development, technology, and administration.

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library encompasses an unrivaled museum of American decorative arts in its mansion and galleries and a magnificent 60-acre naturalistic garden—all set on 1,000 gorgeous acres.

Winterthur employs a wide array of positions in the areas of curatorial, horticulture, education, conservation, library, maintenance, marketing, development, technology, and administration.

Location: Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid)
Reports to: Chief Advancement and Impact Officer
Supervises: Communications, Marketing, and Events team

Opportunity Overview

Request for Proposals (RFP)
Project Archivist – Founder’s Hall Museum at Girard College

Project Overview
Founder’s Hall Museum at Girard College is seeking proposals from qualified individuals or firms to serve as a Project Archivist on a 9-month contract basis. The selected contractor will survey, inventory, and begin processing a large collection of archival records related to the history of Girard College.

Atelier Fine Art Services is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong project management skills and experienced knowledge of art services best practices, to serve as a Senior Account Manager for in our Philadelphia office. 

The Germantown Historical Society is seeking a part-time (15-20 hrs a week) intern to work on a project cataloging its hat collection. The goal of this project is to continue work started by GHS volunteers to inventory, catalog, and re-pack the hats in the historic clothing collection. This project provides the opportunity for a student to get hands-on experience in museum work, from documenting and cataloguing objects to assisting in planning a small exhibition.

Position Overview 

Friends of Rittenhouse Square is seeking a Director of Operations to support the beautification and ongoing care of Rittenhouse Square Park in Philadelphia. 

Position Overview

Friends of Rittenhouse Square is looking for a Director of Development and Partnerships to further our fundraising efforts and build our team capacity. The Director will enhance existing relationships, manage fundraising events and socials, and extend our reach by developing creative partnerships with key stakeholders; furthering our mission to preserve, protect and beautify Rittenhouse Square. 

Historic Stenton seeks a Development Associate to support its fundraising activities. The Development Associate will work closely with the Board of Managers, Executive Director, and consultants to coordinate a capital campaign and annual development operations for Stenton.