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The Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation is searching for a highly organized individual with strong communication and problem-solving skills to serve as an integral part of the Communications team charged with building brand awareness through digital and print communications. This individual will be responsible for initiating and managing the design and production process for multiple, simultaneous projects, and leveraging their experience to ensure that Free Library communications are printed/created and disseminated accurately, on time, and on budget.  Successful candidates will enjoy keeping others organized in a fast-paced environment, and will contribute to the Library’s aim to increase equity and inclusion in the institution and throughout our city.

This entry-level position aids in the care of flat paper materials, which includes treatment for manuscripts, maps, ephemera, photographic materials, graphic works, and manuscripts on parchment.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Registrar of The Rosenbach (RML), the Collections Stewardship Assistant (CSA) will prepare existing data in RML’s Collections Management System (CMS), PastPerfect 5.0 (PP5.0), for migration to PastPerfect Web Edition (PPWE) following guidelines provided, and follow similar steps to prepare new data for conversion. Once records are migrated, CSA ensures that all 21,000+ catalog records for objects (including prints, drawings, paintings, furnishings, metals, ceramics, jewelry, vertu, textiles, and photographs) are consistently clean, accurate, and follow best practices for cataloging standards, consulting standard authorities as necessary, and have appropriate images attached. Duties may expand to include reviewing and cleaning accession records as well.  CSA will periodically attend Collections Department meetings to provide regular updates on progress and report any problems.  Performs all duties according to “best practices” standards for museums and libraries, with reference to RML policies and procedures, and with the goal of fulfilling RML’s mission and strategic plan. 

CSA will work with Collections Department weekly on general collections stewardship activities including inventory, data entry, and processing as part of the strategic plan. Working with Registrar, will provide support for off-site research inquiries, image requests, and permissions.  

The Operations Coordinator provides critical administrative and operational support to the campaign. This includes managing our office space and supplies, interfacing with vendors, processing payment authorizations and tracking all spending, maintaining our partner database and tracking our partner on-boarding process, and supporting meeting and event logistics. 

Competitive candidates will have strong organizational skills, will enjoy getting to know and supporting our partners, and passion for supporting early literacy in Philadelphia.

The Special Projects Manager will be responsible for a variety of initiatives that seek to engage communities and families around early literacy. Specifically, the Read by 4th campaign has developed a number of strategies - ranging from family workshops, community festivals and more - which serve to disseminate and promote Read by 4th resources, tools and messages. Read by 4th is Philadelphia’s citywide early literacy movement, including an ever-growing coalition of families and their partners working to protect every child’s right to read. Campaign partners work to advance change by supporting families, literacy-rich communities, and systems that put children on the path to reading success.

Arader Galleries, a distinguished Philadelphia art gallery and map seller specializing in natural history, travel and exploration, and cartography, is looking for a full-time gallery assistant.

Working in person at the Presbyterian Historical Society in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Archives Technician scans collection materials and assists with quality assurance and other post-production tasks in order to provide digitized content to patrons and staff; archives websites; assists with metadata creation and editing; assists with reshelving and retrieving materials for patrons.

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania seeks two Project Conservation Technicians for work on two consecutive grants. The first, is to treat and preserve materials from HSP’s African American collection. The second is to work with the Lippincott Company Records.

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania seeks two Project Conservation Technicians for work on two consecutive grants. The first, is to treat and preserve materials from HSP’s African American collection. The second is to work with the Lippincott Company Records.

The Chemical Heritage Foundation has several openings for part-time conference center services assistants.  We are looking for dedicated, high-energy candidates that have hospitality or events industry experience.  Conference Center Assistants are responsible for providing a high quality experience for our customers attending events at our start-of-the-art facility.  Duties include: room and food display set-up, as well as clean-up and break-down of events.  These positions will require a flexible schedule, as we host events during the business day, as well evenings and weekends.