Museums

Primary Function: 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 Site Caretaker for Arch Street Meeting House (ASMH) lives onsite and provides building and staff support to Arch Street Meeting House Preservation Trust (ASMHPT). This is dual tenant and contractor position. The position reports to the Museum and Education Manager of ASMHPT. This position receives subsidized rent, free utilities (gas, electric, water, internet), and free parking in exchange for assisting with visitors’ services, rentals and maintenance for 14 hours a week. Additional assistance for rentals outside of normal contracted times is paid.

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.

Woodmere Art Museum is a dynamic, growing museum dedicated to the artists of Philadelphia. The Associate Curator will bring vision to the Museum's creative program, participating in all aspects of implementing exhibitions and installations of the collection. Woodmere's program strives to be relevant to current interests and civic dialogues, embracing inclusivity on all levels. The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for the art, culture, and history of Philadelphia.   

The Franklin Institute, the most visited museum in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, strives to be the world leader in promoting science and technology education and literacy through inspiring and engaging experiences that cultivate curiosity, critical thinking, and an understanding of the crucial role science plays in our lives.

The Franklin Institute, the most visited museum in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, strives to be the world leader in promoting science and technology education and literacy through inspiring and engaging experiences that cultivate curiosity, critical thinking, and an understanding of the crucial role science plays in our lives.

The Summer Archives Fellow assists the Archivist in special projects at the Post Learning Commons and Drexel Library at Saint Joseph's University. This is a part time fellow position that lasts from June 10, 2024 -August 23, 2024. The Fellowship is made possible through the Gladys Brooks Foundation.

Our Public Engagement Representatives are part of a dynamic team whose goal is to greet and interact with Museum guests. Individuals in this position are responsible for selling tickets to the museum, historic ships, and boat rentals, assisting customers in the Museum Store, as well as occasionally assisting with the waterfront and public programming all while making customer service the highest priority. This is a part time seasonal position. 

Trust

Christ Church Preservation Trust is currently searching for 1-2 Educators to join our team. We are a non-profit organization created to ensure the preservation, restoration and maintenance of historic Christ Church, the Neighborhood House and the Christ Church Burial Ground.

Responsibilities:

Give tours of Christ Church and the Burial Ground (training provided).

Assist with special events and visitor services.

Promote and upsell tours and other educational opportunities.

Using POS (Square) to sell admissions and merchandise. 

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.