Historic/Cultural Preservation

Laurel Hill, two of America’s most historic cemeteries and funeral home, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Manager of Membership & Annual Fund. Reporting to the Director of Development, the Manager of Membership & Annual Fund plays a crucial role in advancing Laurel Hill’s mission by cultivating donor and member relationships, securing financial resources, and enhancing the overall member/donor experience.

About the Position: The German Society of Pennsylvania is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Temporary Office Manager/Event Coordinator to join our team while our Executive Director is on maternity leave. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing our office operations and coordinating events during a busy season. This position is perfect for someone who enjoys a varied work environment handling a broad assortment of daily tasks.

Salary Range:$20.00 To 22.00 Hourly

Position Overview:

 The Accounting Assistant is an entry-level position in the organization’s Finance team that supports Finance team members with routine administrative and basic accounting tasks. 

Primary Responsibilities:

Support the Finance team’s Contract and Administration Manager by reviewing vendor support documentation for completeness to ensure they meet vendor invoicing requirements. Supported program include PHS’s Workforce Development and Landcare programs, and others, as needed.

The Manager of Interpretation and Engagement is responsible for managing all of Wyck’s public programs, including History Hunters, public festivals, tour groups, and open hours.  The position includes adherence to Wyck’s interpretive mission, staff and volunteer coordination for programs, and evaluation.  The Manager of Interpretation and Engagement will attend meetings of the Collections Committee, Development Committee, Membership & Visitation Committee, and Young Friends of Wyck.

The Manager of Interpretation and Engagement will also work with the Executive Director, Development Committee, and other staff and volunteers to implement various aspects of Wyck’s annual fundraising efforts.

Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site (ESPHS) seeks outgoing, engaging and passionate people for the position of Night Tours Educator. This position greets and directs visitors and supports hands-on programming that encourages reflection on the penitentiary's history and legacy of criminal justice reform. Activities and tours aim to prompt conversation on issues of justice today.

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.

The Opportunity

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. 

Glen Foerd is seeking a Seasonal, Part-Time Event Supervisor to oversee the historic property during private, catered events and to provide oversight of all Visitor Services Assistants (VSA’s). The Event Supervisor will report to the Business Manager.   More details on work hours can be found below.

The Event Supervisor handles all issues with the facility that may arise during the event. At the end of the night, the Event Supervisor locks up and ensures that the mansion and grounds are closed. Because the Event Supervisor is the only Glen Foerd staff on-site during evening events, he/she must be reliable, independent, and have a strong attention to detail. As the manager on-site, the Event Supervisor ensures that the rental client, catering staff and all third-party vendors always adhere to Glen Foerd’s policies and procedures, including clean-up and noise level requirements. As such, Event Supervisors must be self-confident and comfortable addressing issues directly.  

Glen Foerd seeks an energetic Environmental Program Manager to manage its environmental programs and work directly with youth and the public throughout the year. The Environmental Program Manager will manage the full-time On-Water Coordinator as well as seasonal employees and will report to Glen Foerd’s Executive Director.