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.

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. 

2026 Visitor Services Assistant (VSA) Position Description

What We Do

Shofuso is a traditional-style Japanese house and nationally ranked garden in West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, administered by the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia (JASGP). We preserve, maintain, and interpret Shofuso and provide educational programs about Japanese arts, business, and culture. The site is open air with a 1.2 acre garden and a structure with open doors and breezeways in all seasons.  

How You Will Contribute

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.

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.

Chanticleer is seeking a part-time Visitor Services Supervisor to join the Public Programs team. Reporting to the Public Programs Manager, this individual will play a key role in delivering exceptional guest experiences by supervising the day-to-day operations of our Visitor Services team, which includes part-time receptionists and tour guides.

The American Swedish Historical Museum is seeking an outgoing and friendly team member to manage all aspects of the Museum’s operations and customer service needs on the weekends, including serving at the Admissions Desk and Gift Shop. Weekend Managers also serve as ASHM staff representatives during rental events, supervising building safety and security, and providing customer service to guests attending.

Requirements 

This program is a full-time-plus commitment running from early September to mid-June. Housing and transportation are the apprentice’s responsibility. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. 

About the Program 

Visitor Experience (VE) Associates assist the many guests (over 160,000 a year!) who visit the Morris Arboretum & Gardens, located in Chestnut Hill. VE Associates are the face of the Morris and a vital part of the team, ensuring a memorable, positive experience for our guests. This is a wonderful opportunity to support a world-renowned garden and work with amazing people in a beautiful setting.

Sales Associates are frontline ambassadors of the Museum of the American Revolution and play a vital role in shaping the visitor’s experience with the institution and their lasting impression. Associates provide warm, helpful, and inclusive service while supporting retail sales goals and sharing mission-aligned product information in the Museum Shop. This position reports to the Museum Store Manager.

Primary Responsibilities:

Greet and assist visitors in a friendly and professional manner