The Athenaeum of Philadelphia, a 211-year-old, member-supported library, research center and learning community located in a National Historic Landmark on Washington Square, seeks an experienced Director of Development to join our team and provide strategic direction and guidance for the Development department.  We are a vital cultural resource in Greater Philadelphia, hosting speaker series, reading and discussion groups, arts and architecture-focused exhibits, intimate concerts, films and more. Our programming connects a strong circulating library with strengths in literature, history and design, and a renowned special collection focused on Philadelphia architects and buildings for a robust case for support. The Director of Development will play a crucial role in advancing our mission.

The Athenaeum is launching a new strategic plan in 2026 and the Director of Development will build a fundraising and communications plan to implement it. As a frontline fundraiser, the Director of Development’s fundraising priorities include growing individual and major gifts, annual fund and membership support; foundation, corporate and government support; implementing a planned giving strategy; and creating strategies for special events and special project fundraising.

Why Join Us

As Director of Development at The Athenaeum, you will be part of a collaborative, strategic and forward-thinking environment that supports your professional growth while charting the path in a newly-created position. You will work closely with our Executive Director, Board and staff to drive organizational growth and sustainability for an exciting organization with high member satisfaction and increasing “buzz.”

Theatre Exile is a nonprofit theater company committed to sparking dialogue that strengthens our community through the development and staging of timely and provocative plays. We are a small team of dedicated individuals who work together to produce high-level theater.  We produce challenging plays that explore the complexities of the human condition and contain a sense of true Philadelphia grit and passion. We present both new works as well as established plays often reinterpreted in original ways.

PlayArts: Lead After School Program Teacher (Part-Time)

Location: Fishtown, Philadelphia (Reliable commute required! Onsite Work)

Compensation: $20 - $22.00/hour + $500 Hiring Stipend! (Paid time off & clearance reimbursement also included)

Philadelphia Theatre Company (PTC) seeks friendly and efficient Concessions Managers to provide exceptional service to patrons and contribute to a vibrant, welcoming lobby environment. The role supports the overall FOH experience by maintaining an engaging and professional bar service while ensuring compliance with all food and beverage standards.

Concessions Managers are part of the FOH team and play an important role in representing PTC’s hospitality values.

Key Responsibilities

Philadelphia Theatre Company (PTC) seeks an experienced, customer-focused Front of House Manager to oversee the lobby and auditorium experience at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre. Reporting to the Patron Services Manager, this role ensures that every patron’s visit is safe, welcoming, and aligned with PTC’s standards of excellence in hospitality and accessibility.

The FOH Manager is a visible leader in the lobby — proactive, calm under pressure, and empowered to make decisions that support the smooth flow of performances and events.

Key Responsibilities

Arden Theatre Company, Philadelphia, PA| www.ardentheatre.org 

Position Title: Production Assistant 

Department: Production 

Classification: Full-Time Non-Exempt, 40 hours/week, Seasonal Position 

Reports to: Production Manager 

Location: On-Site 

About the Arden 

Arden Theatre Company, Philadelphia, PA| www.ardentheatre.org 

Position Title: Costume Shop Manager 

Department: Production 

Classification: Full-Time Non-Exempt, 40 hours/week, Seasonal Position 

Reports to: Production Manager 

Location: On-Site 

About the Arden 

Position Overview:

 The Temporary Experiences & Engagement Support Specialist  provides critical support and operational reinforcement for events and activations at the 2026 Philadelphia Flower Show. This position helps ensures seamless execution of the many guest-facing experiences that make up the Show — from load-in and setup through closing day and load-out.

Transforming Philadelphia through the power of film.

As the producer of the Philadelphia Film Festival and creative force behind the Film Society Center, Film Society Bourse, and Film Society East, the Philadelphia Film Society (PFS) raises awareness of film as an important art form in Philadelphia and serves as a vital piece of the city’s arts and culture community.

Primary Function: The Program Officer for Fellowships is responsible for advancing the ongoing grantmaking efforts of The Pew Center for Arts and Heritage (“the Center”) to foster a vibrant and inclusive cultural community in Greater Philadelphia. The Program Officer will report to and thoughtfully partner with the Director of Grantmaking Programs on the planning and implementation of the Center’s annual Pew Fellowships in the Arts grant cycle (“Fellowships). The Program Officer will collaborate with the Director of Grantmaking Programs in developing program strategy that actively generates ideas for capacity-building programming, editorial content, publications, and other activities that advance the Center’s mission. 

The Program Officer will research and connect with artists, curators, scholars, and other practitioners across the fields of art practices served by the Fellowships’ funding area. They will employ this knowledge in their work to contribute to the Center’s grantmaking processes and capacity-building programs, sharing their findings with Center colleagues, grantees and Pew Fellows, as well as other relevant Center constituencies.