Historic/Cultural Preservation

Position Description:

Through tours, exhibits, and programs, Roebling Museum tells the story of the origins and growth of a company town built in 1905 with a majority immigrant/migrant workforce. (More information can be found at Roeblingmuseum.org.)

The Program Assistant at Roebling Museum is part of a dynamic team of volunteers and paid staff whose goal is to greet and interact with visitors.  This role will also help with administrative work related to programs, events, and exhibits.  Relevant training will be provided.

This is a grant funded position is for the 2022 tour season (March-end of December) with the opportunity to renew.

The Delaware Museum of Nature & Science is proud to announce the opportunity for a qualified Guest Experience Manager to join our team.  The Museum is in the final phase of an exciting metamorphosis from the Delaware Museum of Natural History to the now-named Delaware Museum of Nature & Science that will re-open to the public in May 2022. Under the supervision of the Director of Business Operations, the Guest Experience Manager supervises and executes all aspects of the Museum’s Guest Experience Department, ensuring a welcoming and safe atmosphere for guests.

Under the guidance of the Director of Business Operations, provide general accounting, Versai database administration and a number of administrative responsibilities in support of all aspects of the Museum. 

Position Description:

Through tours, exhibits, and programs, Roebling Museum tells the story of the origins and growth of a company town built in 1905 with a majority immigrant/migrant workforce. (More information can be found at Roeblingmuseum.org.)

The Program Assistant at Roebling Museum is part of a dynamic team of volunteers and paid staff whose goal is to greet and interact with visitors.  This role will also help with administrative work related to programs, events, and exhibits.  Relevant training will be provided.

This is a grant funded position is for the 2022 tour season (March-end of December) with the opportunity to renew.

Arader Galleries, a distinguished Philadelphia art gallery and map seller specializing in natural history, travel and exploration, and cartography, is looking for a full-time gallery assistant.

Art In Transit is rapidly expanding and is in need of Art Handlers on an hourly basis.  The work includes the completion of art services such as transportation, packing, and crating.  The Art Handler must have a clear understanding of fine art handling practices as well as the ability handle a wide array of high end household items including but not limited to furniture, mirrors, rugs etc. 

Glen Foerd is looking for Visitor Services Assistants to steward the museum during public visitation hours and during private, catered events. 

Visitor Services Assistants’ duties are two-fold: welcoming the general public for self-guided tours, and supervising vendors and partners when Glen Foerd is rented for private events. The majority of these events are weddings, taking place on weekends. Wedding guests are not only event attendees, but potential return visitors, and Visitor Services Assistants act as hospitable representatives for Glen Foerd while stewarding the site.

Visitor Services Assistants must be reliable, independent, detail-oriented, and confident, as they are often the only Glen Foerd staff represented at private events. They should be prepared to handle problems that may arise, such as excessive noise levels and general misconduct. The Visitor Services Assistant is responsible for seeing that Glen Foerd policies are followed, ensuring that the museum and collection are treated respectfully, and making sure that the site is clean and secure at the end of the night.

The Loading Dock and Security Assistant is responsible for planning, organizing, and monitoring the receiving, storage, and distribution of mail & package deliveries for the Museum. Ensuring a smooth and consistent operation. Packages and supplies need to be distributed to the proper departments in an effective and efficient manner. The assistant is responsible for all sorting, delivery and pick up internal and external mail and packages and handles the processing of outgoing mail postage. Additional responsibilities include maintenance and operation of the postage meter as well as assistance with security functions within the loading dock area.

Responsibilities include the safekeeping and monitoring of visitors, staff, building, exhibits, parking, and grounds.  Ensure that visitors have a safe, enjoyable experience.

The West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance (WPCA), which operates the Paul Robeson House & Museum, is primed for growth, and seeks its first paid full-time Executive Director to guide programs, engage the community and build a sustainable base of support. The West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Beacon Theatre Productions is seeking a Latinx co-director for a collaborative community based theatre project in the Fairhill area of Philadelphia. We are using the methodology of Cornerstone Theatre Company in LA with a target performance date of August, 2021. If interested, or to discuss further, please contact us at info@beacontheatreproductions.org.