Museums

The Science History Institute is currently recruiting for the full-time (35 hours per week) position of Oral History Collections Manager. The Oral History Collections Manager will be influential in developing sustainable, scalable workflows that will allow the Institute to increase capacity. The Oral History Collections Manager will process audio/video recordings and transcripts; communicate with interviewees; ingest materials donated to the Institute; and perform other tasks associated with creating and preserving these primary source materials.

The Advancement Coordinator provides administrative and project management support to the SVP, Deputy Director for Advancement and members of the Advancement team as assigned. 

The Franklin Institute, 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.

The Wharton Esherick Museum (WEM) seeks a Manager of Visitor Experience & Interpretation to manage our tour programs and advance the visitor experience across all aspects of museum engagement. This position combines hands-on interpretive work with the management of visitor services and educational programming. The Manager of Visitor Experience and Interpretation will lead tours of the museum complex and will manage the museum’s tour program, including overseeing the online reservation system and assisting the public with making reservations.

As part of WEM’s small, collaborative team, the Manager of Visitor Experience and Interpretation will work closely with staff and volunteers to deliver high-quality tours and programs, oversee daily visitor operations, and contribute to the continued development of interpretive and educational initiatives during an exciting time of institutional growth.

The VEA is responsible for ensuring an enjoyable, safe and meaningful guest experience in the Museum. At the front-line of museum engagement, VEAs are responsible for a broad range of activities, including: greeting and engaging with guests on entry, in exhibition and theater spaces; selling tickets and memberships; overseeing access control, monitoring guest compliance with Museum safety protocols and facilitating entry/egress from theaters and exhibit spaces; responding to questions and managing complaints.

The Donor Relations Coordinator plays a vital role in advancing the Museum’s growing Development program, supporting fundraising initiatives that drive long-term sustainability and success. Reporting to the Chief Philanthropy Officer and working closely with the Individual Giving and Major Gifts teams, this position manages a broad range of administrative and coordination functions. This role requires regular interaction with senior leadership, staff, volunteers, and donors, and calls for exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and a high level of professionalism.

Executive Assistant (EA), to President and CEO manages the strategic administrative functions, and is responsible for the operational effectiveness, of the office of the President and CEO. The EA provides both everyday administrative support as well as special project support to the President & CEO and acts as an ambassador and first point of contact for the Museum to key constituencies such as its staff, Board of Directors, partners, and the public.

Porters are responsible for providing efficient, quality service to the Museum’s guests and staff. Porters monitor and ensure the clean appearance and sanitization of the Museum including but not limited to the galleries, restrooms, back-of-house, offices, outside grounds, and parking lot. Porters must maintain a clean and safe environment at a level that promotes high guest satisfaction. This position reports to the Manager, Custodial Services.

This position is part of the AFSCME Local 397 bargaining unit.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Are you interested in overseeing cutting edge public programs that get right to the heart of some of the most important issues of our time? If so, the National Liberty Museum is hiring a Manager of Public Programs. You will be on point for this indispensable part of our interpretive offerings. You will be an excellent organizer, pay close attention to detail, and have strong people skills. You will be comfortable liaising with people from across the political spectrum, be intellectually curious, and not shy away from difficult conversations. As our institution enters an exciting period of growth and change, you have the opportunity to become an indispensable part of our Content & Interpretation team. 

The National Liberty Museum is seeking enthusiastic individuals who will be responsible for providing guided tours and serving as a street team member to engage with Old City locals and tourists to drive attendance.