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Museum Services Associate, Ephrata Cloister, Ephrata
Are you passionate about history? Do you love working with the public? If this sounds like you, the Ephrata Cloister Associates have the perfect position for you as Museum Services Associate at the Historic Ephrata Cloister!
In this part-time position (16-22 hours per week), you will welcome visitors, sell tickets at the front desk, conduct daily guided tours, and assist with large events. As the Museum Services Associate, you will assist the site staff and volunteers in developing and implementing Ephrata Cloister’s educational and interpretive programs. Your work will also include assisting the Museum Store.
For the detailed job listing, follow this link: https://ephratacloister.org/wp-content/uploads/Museum-Services-Associate-Job-description-2026.pdf
Salary info: Starting at $17.31/hour
Deadline to apply: 9/15/26
To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to ephratacloister@gmail.com
(Posted 8/28)
Sales Associate, Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh
The Sales Associate is responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to the receiving, checking, displaying and selling merchandise in The Carnegie Museum Stores.
Salary info: $16/hr
Deadline: 9/24/26
Please submit all application materials through the Carnegie Museum's Opportunities Page.
(Posted 8/28)
Youth Programs Manager, Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh
Plan, develop, manage, teach and evaluate youth programs and events. The manager will establish and maintain relationships with artists, arts organizations, community leaders, local teachers and schools, and education staff of other Carnegie museums with a focus on developing youth programming across the four Carnegie Museums.
Salary info: $41,000 - $51,000
Deadline: 9/21/26
Please submit all application materials through the Carnegie Museum's Opportunities Page.
(Posted 8/28)
Mechanic, Science of Speed, Kamin Science Center, Pittsburgh
The Mechanic, Science of Speed supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the electric go-kart fleet, track systems, and related mechanical and technical components within the Science of Speed exhibition. This role ensures that all karts and technical systems are maintained, inspected, and repaired promptly so that visitors can have a smooth, high quality racing experience.
Salary info: $18/hr
Deadline: 9/25/26
Please submit all application materials through the Carnegie Museum's Opportunities Page.
(Posted 8/28)
Assistant Manager, Digital Marketing & Content Creator, Carnegie Museums, Pittsburgh
The Assistant Manager, Digital Marketing & Content Creator is responsible for performing diversified digital communication tasks, writing, administrative work, and supporting event functions for the Membership & Annual Fund team to ensure an effective flow of work and communication within Development and the component museums.
Salary info: $21.69/hr
Deadline to apply: 9/26/26
Please submit all application materials through the Carnegie Museum's Opportunities Page.
(Posted 8/28)
Museum Store Inventory and E-Commerce Coordinator, Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, Fallingwater, Mill Run
Fallingwater, a property entrusted to the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, designated as a National Historic Landmark and inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, is seeking a full-time Museum Store Inventory and E-Commerce Coordinator
This person in this position reports directly to the Museum Store Assistant Manager, and they are responsible for both incoming and outgoing shipments to Fallingwater with a primary focus on store inventories and merchandise, while processing e-commerce orders.
Duties and Responsibilities (Essential or Marginal):
E Accepts shipments made to Fallingwater and coordinates deliveries to departments throughout the site.
E Opens and verifies accuracy of incoming Museum Store inventory against various documents according to the policies and procedures set forth by the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC).
E Reports damages and shortages to the store management team, in a timely and efficient manner. Promptly identifies, photographs, and reports damaged packages as they are being unloaded by carrier. Files damage reports with carriers.
E Assists in tagging and labeling of merchandise as directed by the store management team. Properly stocks and stores merchandise and inventories, and maintains storage areas for the Museum Store.
E Uses company van to transport deliveries and merchandise to the Museum Store and throughout the site. Travels offsite to retrieve and transport locally sourced product. Ensures that the company van is well maintained, including gas level, and that van log is completed accurately and notes any discrepancies in travel and time.
E Complies with all security and safety procedures as established by the Conservancy and its security team.
E Processes in house shipping requests in a timely manner ensuring proper packaging to prevent damage in accordance with procedures established by our carriers such as FedEx, UPS, and USPS.
E Promptly and accurately processes payments for in house shipping, and inter-department sales transactions in accordance to established policies.
E Fulfills and processes online orders through Fallingwater’s e-commerce site and packages orders to prevent damage in accordance with procedures established by our carriers such as FedEx, UPS, and USPS.
E Processes e-commerce orders and returns through Lightspeed point-of-sale system in order to accurately reconcile inventory and financial/payment balances.
E Provides customer service and serves as the liaison for all ecommerce orders, service issues, complaints, and shipping requests.
E Maintains records for all ecommerce orders, shipments, and damage claims in accordance to established policies.
E Responsible for maintaining ecommerce storage area with correct/sufficient inventory amount and notifies store management when stock is getting low.
E Responsible for organizing, maintaining, and stocking all shipping supplies, and notifies store management when supplies are getting low.
E Incorporates WPC’s constituent-focused customer service values in work habits and interaction with others.
E Encourages customers to become WPC members.
E Supports the Conservancy’s cost containment and fundraising efforts and needs, as applicable.
E Supports the Conservancy’s mission and goals.
E Flexibility with schedule and hours may be required due to circumstances as they occur. Schedules may be adjusted in advance or with little to no notice to support staffing needs such as shortages, evening events, etc. This may include working earlier than scheduled or staying later than scheduled, and working evenings and weekends outside of the typical Museum Store hours.
M May occasionally wait on and assist customers with purchases in the Museum Store as needed.
M Maintains receiving records in accordance with established policy.
M Performs additional duties and responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications:
• Must have experience with receiving and proper handling of shipments and deliveries.
• Related stockroom experience in a retail setting is preferred.
• Experience with computers and Point of Sale systems are required.
• Experience with Shopify platform is helpful.
• Must have exceptional organization skills and be accurate with details.
• Must possess professional customer service skills and communication skills, including verbal, written, and listening.
• Must be a team player, and have the ability to work well with others.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• To be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Lift up to 35 lbs. consistently, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally
• Climb step stools and ladders
• Reach overhead, stretch, and bend over to access and store stock
• Stand for long periods of time; at least 3 hours
Location: The position is based at Fallingwater in Mill Run, PA.
Position Duration: This is a full-time, seasonal opportunity which includes a comprehensive benefits package.
Benefits:
We offer a robust and competitive benefits package which includes paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD&D, short-term disability, long-term disability, 403(a) and 403(b) retirement plans including generous employer match, EAP, and more!
Starting Rate: $18.70-20.87 per hour
Application Deadline: Until filled
The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law. The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is fully committed to diversity and inclusion. We seek contributors from all backgrounds to join our team.
Please send a cover letter, resume, salary expectations, and referral source to wpcjobs@paconserve.org and list Museum Store Inventory and E-Commerce Coordinator
in the subject line.
(Posted 8/28)
CMNH Gallery Associate, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Pittsburgh
The CMNH Gallery Associate is responsible for welcoming individuals and groups at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History and serving as an approachable and enthusiastic presence throughout the museum during operational and open hours as well as special events, while protecting the collection and helping to keep the collection safe from damage.
Salary info: $16/hr
Deadline to apply: 9/27/26
Please submit all application materials through the Carnegie Museum's Opportunities Page.
(Posted 8/28)
Operations Associate, Kamin Science Center, Pittsburgh
The Operations Associate is responsible for providing a welcoming and hospitable environment to guests of the Science Center.
Salary info: $16/hr
Deadline to apply: 9/25/26
Please submit all application materials through the Carnegie Museum's Opportunities Page.
(Posted 8/28)
Visitor Services Senior Representative, Kamin Science Center, Pittsburgh
The Visitor Services Senior Representative is responsible for assisting the Admissions Manager and Assistant Manager, including advanced cash handling and financial responsibilities, as well as performing all functions of the Visitor Services Representative position.
Salary info: $17/hr
Deadline to apply: 9/25/26
Please submit all application materials through the Carnegie Museum's Opportunities Page.
(Posted 8/28)
Executive Director, Historical Society of Montgomery County, Norristown
The Executive Director is the chief executive and administrator of the HSMC, and is responsible to the President and Board of Trustees for a full range of activities: identification of needs/implementation of goals; supervision of staff; management of the Historic Montgomery Cemetery; monitoring and implementation of events; motivation and supervision of volunteers; membership development; coordination of publications; financial development; general bookkeeping; website and social media development; liaison with the Society’s Board of Trustees, members, business community, and other non-profit organizations.
Qualifications
• Has a 21st century vision for preserving, interpreting and promoting the history of Montgomery County, and to educating the public about the region’s ongoing cultural story.
• Has a desire and aptitude to work with the board of trustees to update and implement a diverse and creative strategic plan.
• Is dedicated to working in-person with a wide variety of people and interests.
• Is flexible with respect to a changing and challenging environment, working some weekends, some evenings, etc., which is common to historical societies.
• Has a history of success in fundraising and development.
• Has at least 5 years senior leadership experience with an advanced degree in Museum Management, American History or other related fields.
• Familiarity with PastPerfect, Adobe’s Creative Cloud products, WordPress, and Quickbooks would be beneficial.
Salary info: $60-80K
Deadline to apply: 9/30/26
Please send your resume, cover letter, references and salary requirements to: Board of Trustees – jobs@hsmcpa.org
(Posted 8/21)
Curator, Historical Society of Montgomery County, Norristown
Job Summary
The HSMC is looking for a part-time curator to be responsible for the care of our three-dimensional artifacts. This includes accessioning, deaccessioning, preserving, conserving, and cataloging these artifacts. The curator would also take lead on changes to the existing exhibit and display spaces within HSMC.
Job responsibilities:
Provide preservation care to all three-dimensional artifacts
Make recommendations for the accession and/or deaccession of three-dimensional artifacts
Catalog and keep track of all three-dimensional artifacts
Create annual exhibit
Monitor environmental dataloggers once a month
Other duties as assigned such as:
Help with programs both on and offsite, including at historic Montgomery Cemetery
Contribute to social media outlets and the website
Qualification Requirements
A master’s degree in art history, history, archaeology, museum studies, or similar fields.
Experience in public relations, fundraising, and business administration, preferred.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with PastPerfect.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask effectively and prioritize competing demands.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Availability to work from 1pm-8pm on Wednesdays and at least 3pm-5pm on Tuesdays.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. Ability to work in confined spaces such as collections rooms. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds. Special vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Salary info: $26-28/hr
Deadline to apply: 9/30/26
Please send your resume, cover letter, references and salary requirements to: Erica Slason, Interim Executive Director – ericas@hsmcpa.org
(Posted 8/21)
Assistant Archivist, Chester County History Center and County of Chester, West Chester
About the Role
The Chester County History Center (CCHC), in partnership with the County of Chester, seeks a dynamic, customer-service-oriented Assistant Archivist to support the daily operations of the Chester County Archives and Records Services Department.
This is an entry-level position designed for someone looking to build a career in public history and archives. The Assistant Archivist will serve as a welcoming, helpful presence in our reading room while helping connect the preservation of historic records with 21st-century digital access. This position offers hands-on experience in public reference, digitization, collection processing, digital curation and community outreach.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Qualifications & Skills
To Apply:
Candidates should submit a letter of application and résumé in PDF format addressed to Cliff C. Parker, Director, at ccarchives@chesco.org using “Assistant Archivist application” in the subject line. Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to provide a writing sample and contact information for three references. Closing date is September 3, 2026.
(Posted 8/21)
Lily Foundation Learning and Engagement Intern (Fall 2026), Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Division: Learning and Engagement Division
Supervisor: Chief Learning and Engagement Officer
Position Description: The Programs and Communication Assistant becomes an integral member of the Learning and Engagement Department at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP). The intern will be supervised by the Chief Learning and Engagement Officer. Please note that this is a paid, part-time, temporary position, running through mid-December 2026. Two days are required onsite, with additional hours from home available.
Responsibilities: Depending upon the candidate's past experiences and career goals, as well as HSP’s program schedule, the intern will perform a variety of tasks that will build or hone skills sets, including:
Preferred Qualifications:
Work Environment:
HSP maintains a team-oriented environment. Interns have their own desk and computer located in office spaces adjacent to program staff. Due the amount of work each staff person oversees, interns are expected to be able to work independently and feel comfortable asking for assistance as needed.
Schedule: 18.5 hours/Week. The intern should plan to work at onsite two days (7.5 hours each) at HSP’s headquarters at 1300 Locust Street. Availability on occasional Wednesday evenings is essential. The other onsite day should be Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday. Additional 3.5 hours of writing and research can be completed outside of normal business hours at home.
Compensation: $16.50/ hour. This is a temporary position with funding to cover 18.5 hours for approximately 16 weeks, or 296 total hours.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands or arm; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance, color vision and depth perception.
To Apply: Please submit a letter of interest and resume in PDF format to Justina Barrett at jbarrett@hsp.org. Include “Learning and Engagement Intern” in the subject line.
About the Organization: Founded in 1824, the Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP) is one of the nation’s most significant archives of historical documents. Our mission is to preserve and provide access to our collection of over 23 million manuscripts, published works, photographs, and graphic materials spanning centuries of American history.
As an actively collecting institution, our holdings support research, learning, and exploration across a diverse range of topics, with strengths in Pennsylvania history, family and community history, ethnic history, science and technology, and the arts. Through research services, educational programs, public events, exhibits, publications, and fellowships, HSP invites you to connect with the past and engage with the stories that define our shared history.
At HSP, we invite you to Make History Yours through the vast collections of Philadelphia’s Library of American History.
(Posted 8/17)
Senior Director, Finance, Carnegie Museums, Pittsburgh
The Senior Director, Finance provides strategic financial leadership across multiple Carnegie Museums locations. This role serves as a key partner to the CFO and museum leadership, ensuring financial integrity, operational efficiency, and alignment with institutional priorities.
This position has a primary base at the Oakland campus and requires active support of multiple museum locations, including regular travel between assigned work sites.
Expected starting pay range, based on experience, $112,000 - $130,000.
Deadline to apply: 9/9/26
Please submit all application materials through the Carnegie Museum's Opportunities Page.
(Posted 8/17)
Collections Manager, Berks History Center, Reading
This is a full-time, salaried position at 37.5 hours per week on-site split between the Berks History Center and Henry Janssen Library. A work-week is Tuesday through Saturday with occasional evening hours for events or other needs.
The Collections Manager protects and preserves the museum object collection and library archives, prepares interpretive exhibits and programming, and assists the executive director in the oversight of facilities maintenance.
This position reports to the Executive Director and will assist in overseeing the part-time Processing Archivist and part-time Research Archivist; ensuring that all Library and Museum collections are properly accessioned, recorded into the Museum or Library software, and make the Archives accessible to BHC Members, and to the Public visitors doing research in-person and online. Additionally, this position will recruit and lead volunteers in proper accessioning techniques. In coordination with the executive director, they will also supervise and train any Museum Intern who is focusing on collections work.
Duties & Responsibilities Include:
- Artifact evaluation, inventory and cataloging
- Development and installation of museum exhibits & works with the executive director to plan and implement temporary exhibits that coordinate with special events or organizational marketing plans.
- Physical Maintenance/Conservation of Collection
- Collections duties such as; researching the artifact collection, identifying objects for acquisition and de-accession, preventative conservation, and facilities maintenance.
- Registrar duties, including actively back-cataloging the BHC’s artifact
collection, oversight of artifact acquisition and accessioning, management of all incoming and outgoing loans
- Accepts donations of materials for consideration as potential accessions to the Collection, presents them to the Museum & Library Committee, and ensures the proper paperwork is completed and temporary custody standards are followed.
- Serves as a liaison with the Museum & Library Committee, including facilitation of and record keeping for the BHC Museum Committee meetings
- Processes new accessions with the Processing Archivist following archival standards.
- Responsible for establishing inventory and cataloging priorities for the entire library and archival collections and implementing work plans to accomplish collections management goals
- Respond to remote research requests and handle photograph reproduction requests, including scanning materials
- Maintain the BHC Museum Collections Management Policy, Disaster Plan, Conservation Plan and other documents, as needed
- Manages museum and library interns and volunteers
- Assists with Front Desk duties; welcoming visitors, providing tours, as needed
- And assists Executive Director and Staff with other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Library Science, Public History, or Museum Studies with coursework or educational experience in archives or collections care is preferred. However, hands-on, direct experience in the above field along with good references will definitely be considered.
- Demonstrated interest in Berks County and US History.
- Successful volunteer management experience is required.
- Experience using a collections management system, such as PastPerfect.
- Ability to use standard office equipment (i.e., copy machine), microfilm readers, and book scanners.
- Ability to troubleshoot basic technology issues.
- Knowledge of reference services in a research setting, especially archives and special collections.
- Understanding of copyright regulations as they relate to library and archival materials.
- Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster a positive and collaborative work environment, effectively manage and resolve conflicts, and work with a diverse range of personalities.
- Ability to work independently, as well as on a team often with competing deadlines.
Benefits:
New employees receive 2-weeks (or 75 hours) of PTO plus BHC Holidays. After 90 days, employees are eligible for the BHC Health Insurance plan at no cost to the employee, or up to $500 cash-in-lieu of insurance.
Salary information: $60K
Please email resume and cover letter to executive.director@berkshistory.org with subject line Collections Manager.
(Posted 8/7)
Assistant Director of Liberty Education, National Liberty Museum, Philadelphia
About Us
At the National Liberty Museum, America’s foundational value is both celebrated and explored through thought-provoking exhibitions, programs, and educational initiatives. While rooted in Old City Philadelphia, we connect the nation’s founding principles to the present. We do not promote political agendas or advocate for one side over another. Instead, we create space for people to engage directly with the ideas, tensions, and responsibilities that come with a free society.
Position Summary
Are you interested in shaping dynamic educational experiences that bring civic ideas to life? The National Liberty Museum is seeking an Assistant Director of Liberty Education to lead the design and execution of our educational programming. Liberty Education is the National Liberty Museum’s distinctive model for learning - rooted in our exhibitions and grounded in the belief that liberty must be practiced, not just studied. It uses the ideas and tensions explored in our galleries as a catalyst for participation, moving beyond passive civics to engage learners in questioning, dialogue, and action.
This is a senior, hands-on role for someone with experience managing and growing museum or informal education programs. You will oversee a portfolio of public-facing experiences, including adult programs, a nascent NEH-funded podcast, and a growing tour program, as well as youth initiatives such as Young Heroes Awards, and LEAP (Learning & Engagement Across Perspectives), our flagship program for students in grades 4–8. You will also oversee our long-running Young Heroes Awards, a long-running program
You should be comfortable owning programs end-to-end - developing models, managing partnerships, overseeing budgets and logistics, and ensuring strong delivery. You will be
comfortable including a diversity of perspectives and talking to people you may not agree with. For this role, strong leadership, an entrepreneurial mindset, and disciplined organization are essential.
Candidates whose experience is primarily classroom-based, without direct responsibility for program development and management in a museum or similar setting, are unlikely to be a fit.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Management
•Oversee a portfolio of education programs from concept through delivery, evaluation, and refinement
•Manage six-figure program budgets, calendars, and internal systems such as Muse and HubSpot
•Align all educational programming with exhibitions and institutional priorities
•Hire, supervise, and support education staff
Leadership & Strategy
Programs
•Develop and implement youth and adult education programs
•Oversee tours and public-facing educational experiences
•Establish and use feedback systems to improve program quality and impact
•Grow our revenue generating programmatic offerings
Qualifications
Required (candidates must meet all of the following)
•4+ years of program management experience in a museum or cultural institution
•Demonstrated experience developing and overseeing programs (not solely delivering them)
•Experience managing a program portfolio – including timelines and budgets
•Experience supervising staff
•Experience working cross-functionally and managing external partnerships (e.g., schools, educators, speakers, or community organizations)
Preferred
•Background in civics, history, or humanities-based content
•Experience working with youth audiences and teachers
•Experience with project-based or experiential learning
•A strong network in museum or civics education
Salary range: $65-75K
The National Liberty Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking a diverse workforce. Interested applicants are asked to please forward your 1) resume, 2) cover letter, and 3) professional references in ONE (1) document for immediate consideration to jobs@libertymuseum.org. Incomplete or improperly formatted applications will not be reviewed.
(Posted 8/7)