Museums

Penn Museum is currently seeking counselors for their Summer Camp program. Penn Museum Anthropology Camp is a ten-week day camp (June 21-August 27, 2021) for children ages 6 to 13. Each week will feature a different theme, such as “Navigating the Stars” and “Engineering Marvels of the Ancient World”.  

Safety is a top priority for Summer Camp counselors, campers, and Museum visitors. All counselors and campers will be required to wear face masks. Counselors will be required to participate in weekly COVID testing, which will be provided by the University of Pennsylvania.

Positions are seasonal. Counselors will report to the Summer Camp Director. Pay rate is $14/hour.

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 Garden Assistant is a full-time, seasonal position at Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center, which is operated by the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia  (JASGP). JASGP’s goal is to make Greater Philadelphia a nationally and globally known center of Japanese art, business, and culture by promoting mutual friendship and understanding between Greater Philadelphia and Japan. At JASGP, we continually celebrate cultural flexibility and curiosity through ongoing training and professional development.

The Operations Assistant is a full-time non-exempt seasonal position at the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia (JASGP). JASGP’s goal is to make Greater Philadelphia a nationally and globally known center of Japanese art, business, and culture by promoting mutual friendship and understanding between Greater Philadelphia and Japan. 

Glen Foerd is looking for Visitor Services Assistants to steward the museum during public visitation hours and during private, catered events. 

Visitor Services Assistants’ duties are two-fold: welcoming the general public for self-guided tours, and supervising vendors and partners when Glen Foerd is rented for private events. The majority of these events are weddings, taking place on weekends. Wedding guests are not only event attendees, but potential return visitors, and Visitor Services Assistants act as hospitable representatives for Glen Foerd while stewarding the site.

Visitor Services Assistants must be reliable, independent, detail-oriented, and confident, as they are often the only Glen Foerd staff represented at private events. They should be prepared to handle problems that may arise, such as excessive noise levels and general misconduct. The Visitor Services Assistant is responsible for seeing that Glen Foerd policies are followed, ensuring that the museum and collection are treated respectfully, and making sure that the site is clean and secure at the end of the night.

The Loading Dock and Security Assistant is responsible for planning, organizing, and monitoring the receiving, storage, and distribution of mail & package deliveries for the Museum. Ensuring a smooth and consistent operation. Packages and supplies need to be distributed to the proper departments in an effective and efficient manner. The assistant is responsible for all sorting, delivery and pick up internal and external mail and packages and handles the processing of outgoing mail postage. Additional responsibilities include maintenance and operation of the postage meter as well as assistance with security functions within the loading dock area.

Responsibilities include the safekeeping and monitoring of visitors, staff, building, exhibits, parking, and grounds.  Ensure that visitors have a safe, enjoyable experience.

Porters are responsible for providing efficient, quality service to both PTM guests and staff.  Monitor and maintain the clean appearance of the PTM’s galleries, back-of-house areas, and grounds to ensure an environment that promotes high guest satisfaction.

The Development Manager is responsible for managing and maintaining the Museum’s fundraising operations, working closely with the Chief Development Officer to identify, cultivate, and secure funding from individuals, corporations, and foundations on behalf of the Museum. The Manager will provide administrative support to the Development team and oversee database management: recording donor interactions for the department, booking pledges and gifts, running reports and administrating stewardship of donors. Taking initiative, in collaboration with CDO and working across Museum departments, the Development Manager will be responsible for the organization and implementation of all fundraising and donor-related events.

Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens’ Office Manager is responsible for all financial organization and reporting.  Under supervision of the Executive Director and PMG Finance Committee, this position is critical in ensuring fiscal responsibility and programmatic efficiency.

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