Glen Foerd seeks energetic, outgoing individuals to assist with our summer kayaking programs on a part-time, seasonal basis. On-Water Kayaking Assistants will aid with 2-hour excursions on the Poquessing Creek and Delaware River. Excursions run Saturdays and Sundays, depending on the tides, beginning in mid-May through mid-October. Assistants may also act as a chase boat driver when not assisting on the trip via kayak. This is a part-time, seasonal position that reports to the Environmental Program Manager, Environmental and On-Water Program Coordinator/Educator, and works collaboratively with all Glen Foerd staff and volunteers.

Glen Foerd seeks an energetic On-Water Program Coordinator to support its environmental programs. The On-Water Program Coordinator will directly manage the kayaking and other on-water programs, and in conjunction with the Environmental Program Manager, will oversee, schedule and help train seasonal employees as well. This full-time, year-round position will report to the Environmental Program Manager. 

Visionary experimental theater company Applied Mechanics seeks candidates for the position of Assistant to the Director to work on the upcoming process and production of its epic science fiction installation play OTHER ORBITS. The Assistant to the Director will assist with all aspects of co-producing and directing this large scale immersive production.  

Glen Foerd seeks a fulltime Preservation Caretaker. A rent-free 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom historic house is included as part of the salary package.

The EJC Project Manager works in partnership with the Executive Director, and in coordination with the Community Liaison Lead, to advance the work of the Foundation/EJC through the planning, budgeting, tracking, coordination, oversight and implementation of EJC Virtual Hub goals and tactics. The Project Manager will drive planning, tracking and completion of all EJC related activities and deliverables. The Project Manager will function as the liaison between the EJC Steering Committee, other project stakeholders, PBF/EJC Staff, and the Technical Development Team to advance the project and keep all tasks and priorities on track. Activities will include building the project plan, tracking deliverables, coordinating reporting and input among stakeholders, and tracking the budget. The position requires excellent attention to detail, creative thinking, evaluation and study of problems and written solutions and presentations to those problem. In addition, the project manager will serve as a liaison between the steering committee and technical experts for the development of the navigation portal and related initiatives.

The Community Liaison is the community organizer for the virtual Equal Justice Center (EJC)
project, responsible for building and maintaining relationships with the people of Philadelphia to ensure
community voices are a driving force in the design process, as well as during development,
implementation, and beyond. The role is responsible for organizing and executing community events,
attending local meetings, and networking functions, and promoting the virtual EJC project. The ideal
candidate will be outgoing, organized, have a deep understanding of the communities to be served, and
the ability to effectively communicate EJC’s message to many audiences. The Community Liaison’s work
hours will be flexible and may require attending community events on nights and weekends.

The Community Liaison is the community organizer for the virtual Equal Justice Center (EJC)
project, responsible for building and maintaining relationships with the people of Philadelphia to ensure
community voices are a driving force in the design process, as well as during development,
implementation, and beyond. The role is responsible for organizing and executing community events,
attending local meetings, and networking functions, and promoting the virtual EJC project. The ideal
candidate will be outgoing, organized, have a deep understanding of the communities to be served, and
the ability to effectively communicate EJC’s message to many audiences. The Community Liaison’s work
hours will be flexible and may require attending community events on nights and weekends.

Glen Foerd seeks a fulltime Preservation Caretaker. A rent-free 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom historic house is included as part of the salary package.

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Glen Foerd seeks a fulltime Facilities Manager and Site Caretaker. A rent-free 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom historic house is included as part of the salary package.

Facilities Manager (FM) performs skilled maintenance, repair, and minor construction work to ensure that the 1850’s Glen Foerd historic site and buildings are properly maintained and meet preservation standards. Responsible for total property maintenance and oversight as well as identifying and planning work. Duties may fall into a variety of trades, including carpentry, painting, mechanical, alarm responses, fire and life safety and keys/security systems. In addition to hands-on maintenance, FM identifies repair and maintenance projects requiring the assistance of contractors or vendors; participates in estimates and evaluations of project costs; monitors work of vendors or contractors; assists in the review of construction or remodel plans to assure compliance with preservation maintenance standards.