Libraries/Archives

Position Overview

The Athenaeum of Philadelphia, a 211-year-old, member-supported library, research center and learning community located in a National Historic Landmark on Washington Square, seeks an experienced Director of Development to join our team and provide strategic direction and guidance for the Development department.  We are a vital cultural resource in Greater Philadelphia, hosting speaker series, reading and discussion groups, arts and architecture-focused exhibits, intimate concerts, films and more. Our programming connects a strong circulating library with strengths in literature, history and design, and a renowned special collection focused on Philadelphia architects and buildings for a robust case for support. The Director of Development will play a crucial role in advancing our mission.

The Athenaeum is launching a new strategic plan in 2026 and the Director of Development will build a fundraising and communications plan to implement it. As a frontline fundraiser, the Director of Development’s fundraising priorities include growing individual and major gifts, annual fund and membership support; foundation, corporate and government support; implementing a planned giving strategy; and creating strategies for special events and special project fundraising.

Why Join Us

As Director of Development at The Athenaeum, you will be part of a collaborative, strategic and forward-thinking environment that supports your professional growth while charting the path in a newly-created position. You will work closely with our Executive Director, Board and staff to drive organizational growth and sustainability for an exciting organization with high member satisfaction and increasing “buzz.”

Job Purpose:

The Community Archivist for the Graterford Archive will manage all aspects of implementing a digital archive for this multi-year, Mellon-funded freedom-seeking project. The Community Archivist will also work closely with currently incarcerated partners and community groups. The Community Archivist will be based in Quaker & Special Collections with continued Libraries support throughout the project. 

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.

Primary Function: The Digital Asset Management Specialist serves as an administrator for the digital asset management system (DAMS), overseeing the organization and usage of the institution's media assets. The Specialist works across departments to train key staff in using the technology and, ensures that the Foundation’s digital assets, including incoming photography by external photographers, are properly organized and described within the system. 

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.

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.