Museums

The Franklin Institute (TFI), the most visited museum in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, strives to be the world leader in promoting science and technology education and literacy through inspiring and engaging experiences that cultivate curiosity, critical thinking, and an understanding of the crucial role science plays in our lives.

This summer, Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art is seeking undergraduate or graduate students with an interest in the arts and cultural sector. Interns will gain an in-depth understanding of specific areas of museum work by participating in departmental activities and projects under the supervision of mentoring staff. Through practical training, hands-on projects, off-site field trips, and networking opportunities, interns will prepare for careers in arts administration, fundraising, and non-profit organizations. 

Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art

Internships

The Collections Care Technician is responsible for collections housekeeping, and weekend/holiday gallery checks. This position works closely with the conservation, collections management, exhibition, guest and protection services, and facilities teams. 

The Collections Care Technician reports to the Senior Director of Conservation and additionally works under the guidance of the Senior Conservation Coordinator at both the Barnes Foundation and at Calder Gardens.

The Museum Facilities Specialist is responsible under the general supervision of the Facilities Manager for providing a first-class experience to the Foundation’s visitors, guests, and employees by maintaining the Foundation’s building and grounds with continual care and maintenance.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining financial procedures and financial compliance
through preparation of the Museum’s financial reports and statements. Provides detailed support for accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash analysis and financial statement analysis including all reconciliation activities.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting:

The Shop Floor Supervisor is responsible for supervising daily store operations at the Barnes Foundation and Calder Gardens. The position is responsible for the sales floor, the presentation of product, overseeing and fulfilling ecommerce orders, and the delivery of consistent and superior customer service. Work with Shop Manager to implement Shop policies and procedures and maintain a team-oriented environment that reflects the Foundation’s educational mission and core values.

Support the President & CEO at PAFA in a high-level, creative environment where your organization, judgment, and discretion are essential to our daily operations and long-term priorities at America's first art school and museum! This role offers the opportunity to manage critical relationships, handle complex responsibilities independently, and play a key part in keeping leadership focused and effective.

POSITION: Executive Assistant

The Assistant Manager, Play Operations serves as the museum’s daily Manager on Duty (MOD) and is responsible for the successful oversight of museum floor operations. The Assistant Manager will work across departments to ensure high-quality playful visitor experience and excellent customer service to all museum visitors. This position will coordinate play and family experiences in museum exhibits and programming spaces, oversee daily floor operations, and be responsible for scheduling floor coverage and other administrative duties in the Museum Learning department.

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.