Museums

The Science History Institute is seeking a full-time Museum Education Manager to oversee the development and implementation of the museum’s educational offerings, including group tours and school partnerships. The Museum Education Manager directs daily museum operations,  manages staff, schedules coverage for the gallery, and delivers a wide range of programs to diverse audiences. The Museum Education Manager will manage budgets, evaluate existing programs, and build new community partnerships. This position requires attendance in person five days a week, Tuesday through Saturday.

Visitor Experience Assistants (VEAs) welcome visitors to the Museum and engage with children and families in the exhibits, facilitating positive play-based learning experiences. VEAs provide customer service throughout the Museum floor through their knowledge of daily programming, Museum exhibits, ticketing/membership offerings, and wayfinding. VEAs take the lead in engaging with visitors in the Food & Family exhibit and Carousel operations and providing age-appropriate exhibit engagement opportunities that create memorable experiences for children and their families.

The Admissions & Guest Experience Manager will ensure the successful execution of the admission function as the first visitor experience for guests of the Museum and its critical role in earned revenue. The Manager will work across departments to ensure a high quality visitor experience and excellent customer service. The Manager will energize, motivate, train, evaluate, support, and uplift staff through observations; uphold policies and procedures, and provide staff training.

Ready to make a difference in the arts community? PAFA seeks a dynamic Director of Community Education and Engagement Programs to lead and innovate in adult programs, museum education, and youth/family events. This key role involves overseeing non-credit academic programs, managing educational activities and events, and collaborating with local cultural organizations to promote PAFA's mission to celebrate the transformative power of art and art making. If you have a passion for arts education and community engagement, this is your opportunity to shape the future of arts learning!

We are currently seeking Museum Educators to join us at the PAFA! Reporting to the Arts Education Manager, the selected individual will educate and engage museum visitors through Museum Tours, educational outreach, and more to support and deliver fun, creative arts activities for K-12 audiences.

ABOUT PAFA

Are you passionate about the care and presentation of art? Do you have an eye for detail and a love for working behind the scenes? The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts is looking for a dedicated Museum Preparator to join our team and play a vital role in the preservation and exhibition of exceptional artwork.

Department: Administrative

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Range: $50,000 - $60,000

Location: Hybrid

Art + Access since 1898.

The American Philosophical Society Library & Museum seeks reliable and friendly Museum Guides to engage, educate, and inform guests in our Museum gallery and through public programs.

The exhibition for the 2025 season is Philadelphia, The Revolutionary City which opens on April 11.

Are you enthusiastic about inspiring a love of learning among school-aged children?  Hagley Museum is seeking energetic individuals who enjoy sharing tales and facilitating hands-on activities bringing 19th century industrial history and technology to life as members of our school programs guide team.

Successful candidates have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and are comfortable managing and engaging groups of up to 12 school children at a time.  Flexibility and a positive attitude are essential.