Libraries/Archives

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.

The Audience Engagement Program Coordinator provides logistical, creative and administrative support to the Audience Engagement (AE) team.  The employee is responsible for supporting Audience Engagement events from concept to execution, including research related to event concepts, creation and implementation of new programs, administrative and logistical tasks associated with all aspects of an event, setup and breakdown and on-the-ground event support.

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.