Call for Artists: Francis J. Myers Recreation Center Percent for Art Opportunity

Deadline July 17, 11:59 p.m. | Budget: $160,000

Creative Philadelphia (formerly the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy) and Rebuild announce a competition to commission site-specific, permanent, public artworks to be installed at Francis J. Myers Recreation Center (5801 Kingsessing Ave), which is located in the Kingsessing neighborhood of Southwest Philadelphia.

Woodmere Art Museum is located in Chestnut Hill and its buildings include Smith Hall, a historic mansion with galleries and offices (20,000 sq. ft.), a second residential building used for storage and back-of-house activities (4,000 sq. ft.), an art studio (2,000 sq. ft.), and a fourth property, Maguire Hall (17,000 sq. ft.), that will feature 14 galleries and 4 acres of gardens, opening this Fall 2025.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to be trained to understand the Museum’s facilities and operations. A demonstrated passion for the arts, the work of the museums, and/or institutions of public service is preferred.

The position of Manager of the Board of Directors Relations & the President’s Office is a full-time exempt position reporting to the President and CEO. This is a dynamic role in a fast-paced environment, where no two days are the same. The position supports the Mann Center’s Board of Directors and Chairman’s Council relations. The other facet of the role is closely aligned with and supports the President and CEO.

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We are seeking a Choral Operations Assistant at Philadelphia Youth Choral Ensembles (PYCE) to provide support for the singers and conductors of PYCE at our Chestnut Hill branch.

The Choral Operations Assistant fosters a safe, inclusive, and professional environment where singers can achieve their musical and artistic potential. The Choral Operations Assistant will help manage drop off and pick up at rehearsals and performances, and assist directors in preparations for rehearsals and offsite performances; as well as assist directors with logistical needs for performances and tours. They also will provide administrative support by helping families with tuition payments, questions, and attendance needs.  Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential for the position.

Job Overview
Al-Bustan is seeking a talented and experienced video news producer to join our News team for a nine-month Video Journalism Fellowship. The fellow will produce outstanding original videos about news, arts and culture topics of relevance relevant to Arab American and Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) communities in the Greater Philadelphia area, to be published on the Al-Bustan News site.

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Job Overview
Al-Bustan is seeking talented reporters to join our News Service team for a six-month Media Fellowship in Reporting. Fellows produce outstanding, original articles for the news site, covering Arab American and Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) communities in the Greater Philadelphia area.

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WXPN, the public media service of the University of Pennsylvania, seeks a self-motivated professional with proven managerial experience to lead and manage our Business Support operations, selling the station’s media assets, including on-air messages, event sponsorships, and digital properties. The Director of Sales will develop and implement sales strategies and coach a high-performing sales team to achieve ambitious revenue goals. They will collaborate with marketing, programming and digital teams, track performance, analyze data to identify trends, and cultivate strong relationships with partners and sponsors to align sales efforts and maximize opportunities for growth. The Director will train, mentor and motivate sales staff to develop new business while growing and maintaining current business. They must be able to organize and focus the sales efforts within a dynamic environment.

Compensation for WXPN’s Director of Sales is based on commission versus draw.

Must include cover letter with application.

Position Summary:

The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History (The Weitzman) seeks an entrepreneurial, dynamic, visionary, and strategic leader to serve as its Director of Education. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this individual will be responsible for advancing the Museum’s mission through innovative and engaging educational programming that deepens understanding of the American Jewish experience, fosters intercultural dialogue, and supports lifelong learning for diverse audiences.

Primary Function: The Venue Sales Manager is responsible for all aspects of selling and executing events across the Barnes’s event spaces. In addition to excellent client customer service, the Manager must maintain productive and collegial working relationships across the institution to support event execution. The manager is responsible for assisting in achieving budgeted net revenue goals. The manager must maintain productive and collegial working relationships with A/V, facilities, collections, education, Guest and Protection Services, advancement, and membership departments. 

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