Education & Instruction

We are hiring After School Arts Teachers for the 2026-27 school year to work in our Fishtown programs in Philadelphia, PA!

PlayArts is seeking creative educators, teaching artists, and youth development professionals to support our arts-centered afterschool programs for elementary-aged children in Philadelphia. Our programs use creativity, play, and community-building to help children explore new ideas, express themselves, and build confidence in a safe and joyful environment.

Penn Live Arts at the University of Pennsylvania seeks a Senior Associate Director of Development Operations

Reporting to the Senior Director of Development (SDOD), the Senior Associate Director of Development Operations (SADOD) is the principal architect of the department's culture of productivity, overseeing critical operational services in support of the team. The SADOD oversees the annual fund and stewardship programs, is the primary liaison with corporate and foundation relations, and facilitates prospect research. The SADOD supports the SDOD in management of the departmental budget, reporting requests from Penn Live Arts (PLA) and Development & Alumni Relations (DAR), and with key HR processes.

Exceptional project management, writing, and communication skills, paired with strong critical and creative thinking and a collaborative work style, are key to success.
 

The Philadelphia International Music Festival (PIMF) is seeking a highly organized, adaptable, and energetic Assistant Programs Director to help oversee the day-to-day logistics and operations of our summer music programs in Wayne, PA.

This position serves as a central operational support role for the festival, helping manage schedules, student logistics, program coordination, transportation logistics, performances, and daily administrative needs in a fast-paced residential arts environment.

The Clay Studio (TCS) seeks a results-oriented Director of Development to lead the organization’s next growth phase.  The Director, a key member of the Executive Team,  provides the leadership to leverage the organization’s regional and national reputation in the ceramic arts and focus on strategic approaches to expand TCS’s philanthropic base, empowering donors across all segments to engage deeply in the mission and vision of The Clay Studio.

The Meridee Winters School of Music is currently seeking fun, responsible, and friendly musicians to teach music lessons to kids of all ages and levels. We have several openings available on various instruments. At MW you'll have fun, impact kids, and make money.

Status:               Non - Exempt

Position:            Student Affairs Coordinator & Assistant to the Dean of Students

Reports to:        Dean of Students

The Proto-typing & Digital Fabrication Studio Manager supports all aspects of TCS studio processes, with a focus on the new digital and traditional Fabrication Studio and on teaching digital fabrication classes.

Status:                  Full time, Non-Exempt

Position:              Maintenance Technician

Reports To:        Assistant Director of Campus Operations

Requirements:  

• Valid driver license, High School or higher graduate, read and write in English, able to use and operate a computer/ laptop.
• Experience in plumbing, electrical and/or carpentry is a plus

Responsibilities:

Rock to the Future fosters thriving youth and economic empowerment through free, student-driven music programs for Philadelphia youth in under-resourced areas. Our work helps young people unlock their creative potential, strengthen academic and life skills, and build pathways to a bright future—all through the power of music. With an annual budget of $2 million and growing, Rock to the Future is seeking a passionate, strategic, and results-oriented Director of Development to lead our fundraising efforts and help us scale our impact across Philadelphia. 

This is an inaugural Director of Development position as we embark on our 5-year strategic plan. We aim to expand Rock to the Future’s reach from 1,200 to 2,300+ youth annually while deepening the quality of our MusiCore, MusiCommunity, and MobileMusic programs. The plan prioritizes doubling MusiCore enrollment, expanding services for justice-involved youth, strengthening college and career pathways, and investing in staff, systems, and infrastructure to ensure long-term sustainability and measurable impact on graduation, postsecondary success, and youth well-being. To achieve our goals, we will grow our $2 million budget to more than $3 million by 2029–30, driven by major increases in fee-for-service program revenue, individual giving, and institutional support. 

The Brand Storyteller is a creative and strategic communicator, adept at conveying the transformative stories of Musicopia to a broad audience. The role guides Musicopia’s public-facing storytelling through written and visual content across print and digital platforms, ensuring consistency of the organization’s voice, tone, and narrative across all channels and delivering communications that meet a high bar for quality, accuracy, and public trust. The Brand Storyteller will report to the Development Manager and be supported by the Storytelling & Creative Media Intern.