Museums

We Are Committed to an Inclusive Workplace

At the Philadelphia Museum of Art, we actively seek to employ a diverse group of people who embody our organizational values. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, especially those from marginalized and underrepresented groups in the museum field, who are inspired by our shared purpose and enjoy working collaboratively with others.

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.

About the National Constitution Center

The National Constitution Center is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization devoted to teaching about the Constitution. Located on Philadelphia’s historic Independence Mall, steps from where the Constitution was drafted and signed, it serves as America’s leading platform for constitutional education and debate, fulfilling its congressional charter “to disseminate information about the U.S. Constitution on a nonpartisan basis in order to increase awareness and understanding of the Constitution among the American people.”

The Associate Director of Fundraising Events and Sponsorships manages the Brandywine’s Radnor Hunt Races, the Brandywine’s premier fundraising event, and a Chester County tradition. This Associate Director also manages smaller events and secures sponsorships for fundraising events and programs, tracking and managing a contributed revenue line, and coordinating prospect pipeline of potential sponsors. The Associate Director is charged with creating an annual plan and the continual renewal and creation of fundraising events.

The Philadelphia Museum of Art is seeking professional and articulate Membership Representatives to retain and acquire members on-site from the Perelman Building’s Membership & Visitor Services Call Center.

Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site (ESPHS) seeks outgoing, engaging and creative professionals for the position of Part-Time Temporary Daytime Visitor Services Staff. This positions serves as the face of ESPHS. A detailed description for the position appears below; please follow specific instructions to apply.

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.

Position Overview:

A member of the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation’s staff, this position manages Foundation-funded programs that are offered across the Free Library system. One Book One Philadelphia, a two-month-long series of programs developed in collaboration with community partners, panel discussions, community conversations, performances, and other civic and cultural experiences are developed, implemented, and reported on by this position. 

Why Work for Us?

Under the supervision of the head of the department of Prints, Drawings, and Photographs, the Head Preparator is responsible for the preservation of works of art on paper, which includes archival mounting, matting and framing for display and transport, as well as the housing of art in storage. In addition to supervising the work of a Preparator, the Head Preparator works in a highly collaborative environment in consultation with Curators, Collections Staff, Registrars and Art Conservators. The Head Preparator is expected to track and maintain a busy schedule of work for the department’s exhibitions, loans, and acquisitions, as well as demands for matting and framing services from other curatorial departments.

The National Liberty Museum seeks an Operations Assistant that will contribute to the overall success of the organization by supporting the internal operations of the museum. Working with the Chief Operating Officer they will assist in managing the hiring, onboarding and offboarding processes, as well as assisting with day-to-day finance operations. The successful candidate will thrive in dynamic settings and be a dedicated self-starter with an eye for detail.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES