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For over 200 years, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) - the oldest art museum and school in the nation - has supported a close-knit community of curators, faculty, critics, scholars, museum professionals, and alumni and created a home for contemporary artists to reinvent tradition and make their own mark on the future. PAFA is a national leader in fine arts education that brings together artists and the public through exceptional teaching programs, a world-class collection of American art, major exhibitions, and widely accessible public programs.

Staff Accountant

The Museum is seeking a Staff Accountant reporting to the Accounting Manager.  This position is responsible for maintaining and processing weekly accounts payable and associated reports and entries, processing, verification and reconciliation of daily sales, and other general accounting duties.  Candidate must have a minimum of two years of experience working in a general accounting or accounts payable environment.  Must possess a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. 

Primary Responsibilities:

POSITION SUMMARY

POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for daily systems operations of the building including repairs and/or replacement of various building-related mechanical, electrical, plumbing, control systems, air handling units, and heat exchangers. Receives and responds to service calls, takes immediate action to resolve emergency situations and system breakdowns. Manages and monitors HVAC controls, emergency systems (e.g., fire, smoke, security), lighting systems, electrical, and plumbing.

Working within the Registrar’s Office, the Media Preparation Specialist is an important team member, responsible for collections care, including item-level check-ins and media preparation. This position offers the right candidate a unique opportunity to be immersed in a resource-rich environment at a fast-growing company. The position is first shift, 8am-4pm, M-F, 40/hrs week. This position is eligible for the company's benefits package, including company-sponsored medical insurance (Independence Blue Cross); voluntary SIMPLE-IRA contributions with matching; and 15 days PTO, as well as company holidays. The pay rate starts at $20 hourly, depending on experience.

Primary Function: The Box Office and Call Center Specialist is responsible for serving as the first point of contact with guests to the Barnes Foundation, the Box Office and Call Center Specialist is responsible for consistently providing superior customer service to guests: selling tickets, tours, memberships, classes, and other Barnes programs. The Specialist ensures an efficient and welcoming entry through our ticketing process and a best-in-class experience to every person who interacts with our institution. The Specialist makes the “customer centered” concept a daily reality in all interactions, decisions, and exchanges with guests. The Specialist works both on the phone and in-person, stationed in a call center, at the box office, member desk, or other locations depending on the needs of the day. Specialists use a digital point-of-sale system to process financial transactions and are responsible for accuracy. 

The Development & Marketing Officer (D&M Officer) will play a key role in advancing the mission of the Pennsbury Society by planning and executing coordinated fundraising and marketing strategies. With a slightly stronger emphasis on fundraising, this role focuses on expanding donor support, securing funding opportunities, and promoting public engagement through marketing and communications. Marketing and PR efforts will be designed to complement and support fundraising initiatives and program visibility. 

The Pennsbury Society (501 C 3) at Pennsbury Manor Historic site seeks qualified applicants for our Museum Store and Site Rental Coordinator position. 

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

The Chester County History Center (CCHC) seeks an energetic and detail oriented Development Manager to manage the operations of the Development Department including institutional and individual giving, memberships, and events. This is a full- time, salaried position, reporting to the Director of Development.