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Assistant to the Director of the Library & Museum
American Philosophical Society
“Promoting Useful Knowledge since 1743”

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.

Revolutionary City Education & Engagement Coordinator
American Philosophical Society
"Promoting Useful Knowledge since 1743"

Front Desk and Library Support Assistant
American Philosophical Society
“Promoting Useful Knowledge since 1743”

The American Philosophical Society (APS) seeks to hire a Front Desk and Library Support Assistant to support access to the APS and its Library & Museum.

THE POSITION

The German Society of Pennsylvania is seeking attentive, trustworthy, and responsible individuals to fill the role of part-time Event Chaperone. We are looking to hire more than one candidate for this role. Event Chaperones supervise rental events (weddings, recitals, parties, etc.) taking place in the German Society’s historic building. 

Shifts vary in length, but usually range from 7-14 hours per shift. Candidates must be able to work weekends in addition to occasional weeknights. 

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.

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.

Status:                 Exempt

Position:              Instruction & Access Services Librarian

Reports to:         Library Director

Andalusia Historic House, Gardens & Arboretum is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to help conduct research, develop content, and curate a new exhibition on Andalusia’s connections to the American Revolution that will open in April 2026.

This part-time Library position is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Ryerss Museum and Library, located within an historic house museum operated through Philadelphia Parks & Recreation.  The is not a seasonal position but is offered as a year around position.  This position is responsible for assisting patrons of the library; shelving, arranging, sorting, dispatching and filing of library materials; evaluation of library materials, coordination of the McNaughton Book Lending Program, and assists with staffing of Ryerss Museum and Library special events and programming as needed.