Please Touch Museum is seeking a dedicated Admissions Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional customer service to all Museum visitors, will be knowledgeable about all Museum products including ticket sales, membership, discounts, and programs. Admissions Assistants serve as ambassadors for the Museum, greet visitors and answer questions about the Museum.

This position is part of the AFSCME Local 397 bargaining unit.

Duties:

The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia (The Chamber) brings area businesses and civic leaders together to amplify the impact of business in the region, advocate for a competitive business climate, and grow a vibrant and diverse business community in order to achieve our vision: The Greater Philadelphia Region is a top global destination for business and a leader in inclusive growth.

The Science History Institute is recruiting for a full-time Event Coordinator for its Conference Center. The Conference Center Event Coordinator is responsible for client engagement, event planning, culinary services, room sets, event billing, and staff management. The Conference Center Event Coordinator will supervise a team of Conference Services Assistants to provide clients with high-quality executed events within its 13,500 sq. ft. Conference Center located in the beautiful Independence Hall historic area.

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 Horticulture Apprenticeship is designed to prepare individuals with a strong passion for plants and their care for a career in public gardens. Working with a team of horticultural experts, Apprentices receive hands-on training in all aspects of garden management and care of the living collections, with specific emphasis placed on refining a wide range of practical horticulture skills.

The Adult Education Apprentice is an integral part of the team that develops and delivers educational programming for professionals, adults, families, and children. The apprentice works with staff to plan and deliver over 150 fee-based classes annually with over 3,000 registrants of all ages.

The Youth and Visitor Education Apprentice is an integral part of the Education team, which develops and delivers educational programs for professionals, adults, families, and children. The apprentice works with staff to direct the activities of education volunteers, which include training, workshop planning, and program support.

Job Title: Facilities Coordinator

Reports to: Manager of Facilities

Position Classification: Regular Full-time

Wage Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt $40,040/yr, $22/hr based on a 35-hour work week

Start Date: January 6, 2025

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Chief Philanthropy Officer (CPO), the Coordinator, Donor Services is responsible for the overall coordination, and management of the Development offices donor/prospect data base. This includes data entry, gift entry, reports, data base clean up, mailings to donors dependent on pledge reminders, and coordination of direct mail solicitations.

The Wagner Free Institute of Science seeks a full time Museum Educator. This position works as part of the Education Department to plan and implement museum-based programming including lessons for school groups, Saturday programs, and college/adult tours. Responsibilities include leading and scheduling field trips for school and other community groups and coordinating visits for college and adult groups. The Museum Educator is one of the public-facing positions at the Wagner that helps supervise visitor services and assists with visitor engagement, in addition to leading the museum’s scheduled group visits. The position works closely with the Director of Children’s Education and other education staff on the planning of special events and development of new programming. They collaborate with staff across the institution including collections and museum staff, to support program delivery and promotion.