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.

Location: Philadelphia, PA (in person)
Part Time – Evenings and Weekends Required
Start date - June 1, 2026
End date - July 19, 2026

Position description: 
The Visitor Experience Associate is an outgoing, extroverted personality, who enjoys meeting new people and sharing their top Philadelphia-area recommendations with visitors. The VEA is responsible for providing excellent customer service, information, and directions, and promoting an enriching experience for visitors to Philadelphia and the surrounding counties.

Opening Available ~ Settlement Music School

Full-time Position

The Fabric Workshop and Museum (FWM) is a contemporary art museum, with an internationally-acclaimed Artists-in-Residence (AIR) program, located in Center City, Philadelphia. Founded in 1977, FWM encourages artists at all stages of their careers to experiment with new materials and new media in a veritable living laboratory. FWM is easily accessible via public transit and is steps from Reading Terminal Market and blocks from Chinatown and historic City Hall.

About People's Light

Founded in 1974, People’s Light is one of Pennsylvania’s most respected professional theatres, renowned for producing innovative and thought-provoking work that reflects the diverse voices of our community. Located in Chester County, our mission is to inspire, entertain, and engage audiences through live theatre and educational programs, fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. At People’s Light, we believe in the power of storytelling to connect people and create lasting impact.

Position Overview

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.

We’re looking for a competent, friendly shoppe associate to join our award-winning shoppe in Ardmore, PA. The right candidate will join a fast-paced, creative and detail oriented environment and may contribute to the marketing, promotion, ecommerce and giving back components of the business. You must possess a proactive, can-do attitude; care about quality, exceeding expectations, and the desire to learn something new every day. To learn more, please visit our website.

The PHL Visitor Center Manager will lead a busy temporary (6-month) visitor center and Philly-centric gift shop in Terminal A-West of Philadelphia International Airport, greeting millions of travelers during the monumental global tourism events taking place in Philadelphia and across the Commonwealth in 2026. 

Total employment duration is May 1, 2026 - January 15, 2027.

Salary: $6,000 per month, to be paid out in bi-weekly payroll cycle

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.

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.