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Historic Preservation Specialist, Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg

Are you a preservation professional with a passion for education, outreach, and collaboration?  Do you want to join a team of dedicated preservationists, historians, archaeologists, and planners working with people and organizations across the Commonwealth?  If you have the experience and training to be a Historic Preservation Specialist - Education & Special Initiatives Coordinator, we have the job for you.

This professional position within the Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (PA SHPO), a bureau of the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (Commission), is responsible for managing a variety of activities to help achieve the goals of Pennsylvania's statewide historic preservation plan, the PA SHPO's Education & Training Program Strategic Plan, and PA SHPO priorities.  The Education & Special Initiatives Coordinator is responsible for the management and coordination of PA SHPO's communications, education, and special initiatives activities that incorporate the public and partners with the work of the PA SHPO and historic preservation.  This position also works closely with PA SHPO's divisions to improve data quality, complete annual priorities, prepare and disseminate information for the public, and historic resource recordation and documentation.  Showcase your technological expertise to enhance our outreach goals and engagement throughout the community

Closing date: 6/18/25

Salary range: $58,035.00 - $88,235.00 Annually

Please click here to see the full job description and apply.
(Posted 5/30)

Administrative Officer 1, Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office, Pennsylvania Historical  and Museum Commission, Harrisburg

Are you a dedicated professional interested in supporting the administrative needs of the Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (PA SHPO)? In this position, you will play a vital role in supporting the PA SHPO with human resources, procurement, timekeeping, travel coordination, budget management, and purchasing tasks. If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for a rewarding career in a meaningful field, we encourage you to submit your application today.

As the bureau's Administrative Officer 1, you will have a crucial role in managing the administrative tasks of PA SHPO and ensuring their smooth operations. You will serve as part of the PA SHPO's leadership team and help advance bureau priorities. This position is ideal for a professional with proven organizational skills. Duties include assisting the bureau director with oversight of personnel and operation budgets, providing internal customer service to staff related to coding time, travel expenses, and ordering equipment and supplies, serving as the PA SHPO's human resources representative, and coordinating and budgeting for staff professional development.

Closing date:  6/2/25

Salary range: $50,836.00 - $77,321.00 Annually

Please click here to see the full job description and apply.
(Posted 5/30)

Administrative Assistant, Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, Washington

The Administrative Assistant (“Assistant”) will provide clerical assistance to the Business Manager, Executive Director, and Deputy Director, and assist in the Museum store one day a week.

The specific scope, goals, objectives, and evaluation criteria in relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position during any period will be identified in a work plan to be developed jointly by the Assistant and applicable Museum managers. It is expected that this work plan will be periodically reviewed and updated.
1. In relation to assisting the Executive Director and Business Manager, this position is responsible for the following duties:
• Answer phones, take messages, and direct to appropriate employee.
• Answer door for deliveries, mail, etc.
• Distribute mail and mail out any letters and packages daily.
• Draft and distribute thank you notes and other correspondence.
• Data entry into Museum’s CRM, NeonOne, Excel spreadsheets, etc.
• Journal entries and payments into Quickbooks.
• Scanning of documents.
• Order office supplies and research new deals and suppliers.
2. In relation to assisting in the Museum store, this position will work in the store one day a week and is responsible for the following duties:
• Welcome visitors to the museum.
• Process admissions and store sales through the POS.
• Balance cash drawer - open and close.
• Light cleaning to maintain a neat store appearance (dust and clean counters).
• Stock and straighten merchandise as needed.
3. Perform other duties that are consistent with the position. As part of this duty and responsibility, it is important to recognize that the Museum’s management team is a small group and it will be necessary, from time to time, to provide support and assistance to other members of the team during the performance of their duties and responsibilities.

POSITION CHARACTERISTICS:
This is a full-time non-exempt position that may require some weekend and evening hours as directed by Museum management or as necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. This position is full-time non-exempt in office, not remote. The position also requires some standing, walking, and light lifting (15 lbs).

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
1. A high school diploma; additional qualification as an administrative assistant a plus.
2. Possess, or obtain in a timely manner, a working knowledge of the technologies that the Museum provides to support the duties and responsibilities of this position.
3. Proficiency in MS Office (Word and Excel in particular) and QuickBooks.
4. Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
5. Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
6. Courteous, attention to detail.

REQUIREMENTS TO BE HIRED AND TO MAINTAIN THE POSITION:
Obtain and maintain the appropriate background check clearances as defined in
the Museum’s policy for Volunteer and Employee Background Checks

Salary: $16/hr

Deadline to apply: 6/13/25

Please send resume and cover letter to Business Manager, tschuj@patrolley.org
(Posted 5/28)

Historic Preservation Specialist, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF (N-2025-21457) WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM MARCH 25, 2025 TO APRIL 14, 2025.  PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

Are you an archaeologist who would enjoy utilizing your experience to conduct a wide range of environmental review projects?  If so, the Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (PA SHPO) is eager to welcome a Historic Preservation Specialist with a discipline in archaeology to join the Environmental Review Division.  Join us in our mission to discover, protect, and share Pennsylvania’s past, inspiring others to value and use our history in meaningful ways.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The primary responsibility of this position is consideration of archaeological properties that may be affected by state and federal projects.  Archaeological research experience, including but not limited to compliance-related field work and artifact analysis in the U.S., is essential as is knowledge of state and federal preservation programs, regulations and legislation and consistency with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Archaeology and Historic Preservation.  Additional responsibilities include assisting with archaeology education and outreach, as well as conducting and assisting with proactive research, documentation, and survey efforts.  

Closing date: 6/2/25

Salary range: $58,035.00 - $88,235.00 Annually

Please  click here to see the full job description and apply.
(Posted 5/21)

Conservator, B.R. Howard and Associates, Carlisle

About B.R. Howard & Associates Inc.

B.R. Howard has performed art conservation project management, assessment, treatment, emergency response, environmental monitoring, handling, transportation, and cyclic collection maintenance services of the highest quality since 1988. Our mission is to provide the highest-quality professional conservation services to our clients based on experience, knowledge, resourcefulness, and sound ethics. Our company is a Pennsylvania registered small business enterprise specializing in the conservation of small historic objects, macro and industrial objects, sculpture, public art, and historic architectural features. We provide hands-on conservation services to local, state and federal governments; historic sites and preservation organizations; public, private and religious institutions; museums; corporate collections; and private clients both in studio and on site nationwide. Our company prides itself on the ability to handle the most complex and difficult of treatments on projects both large and small in accordance with the American Institute for Conservation's Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Treatment.

Our conservation facility is a 32,000 sq. ft. masonry facility with sprinkler and security systems. The space is divided into clean objects labs that are equipped with fume hoods, microscopes, and a 300W laser cleaner. The other spaces in our facility include a wood shop, a welding and metal fabrication shop, art storage, offices, break room, and a conference room.

B.R. Howard & Associates Inc. is seeking a self-motivated, experienced, professionally trained Conservator with 3 – 5 years of working experience in the field of Objects, Sculpture, or Architectural Conservation. This individual should have experience treating a wide variety of objects or architectural features. This position will primarily be based at our conservation facility in Carlisle but will require some travel for on-site work assignments. The conservator must possess a strong working knowledge of art history and chemistry as it relates to historic materials, or those used in the conservation process. Preferred candidates should: have a master's degree in art conservation; and training in current conservation practices, material, and cleaning techniques. Ideally, we would like to find a Professional Associate member in good standing with the American Institute for Conservation or someone that would be willing to obtain this professional status. This demanding position will require the ability to communicate effectively, meet scheduled work deadlines, maintain strong ethical standards, and work cooperatively in a fast-paced team environment. We welcome the contribution of ideas and seek a positive, productive, and ambitious team member with a positive work ethic.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Completion of artifact reports, including Condition Assessment Reports, Treatment Proposals, and Treatment Reports

Skilled examination and treatment of historic objects, sculpture, and architecture in both the studio and on-site for nationwide that are extremely large, visually damaged, and/or have structural damage.

Familiarity and adherence to the American Institution of Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC) Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice and current museum-quality standards in all proposal development and treatment execution

Requires only periodic or indirect supervision to satisfactorily meet the daily requirements of this job

Ability to handle large works of art, including regular lifting and carrying of up to 50lbs., as well as long periods of standing, sitting, and working on scaffolding, ladders, or lifts

Observance of all building security, storage, reporting, and safety protocols and regulations

Active participation in periodic training sessions, conferences, and professional meetings

REQUIRED CONSERVATION SKILLS:

Working knowledge of chemistry as it relates to conservation, including intimate familiarity with the chemical properties. Understanding of chemical, biological, and physical processes and principles that contribute to long-term deterioration and/or preservation

Knowledge of appropriate current treatments for a broad range of materials. Includes demonstrated ability to execute complex conservation treatments.

Skills in triage of emergency conservation and response to fire or water damage, mold, and hazardous materials abatement/containment.

Working knowledge of safe and museum quality procedures for handling, storing, transporting, crating, shipping, installing, and exhibiting fine art.

Understanding of proper safety and chemical storage procedures, including training and work on scaffolding, aerial lifts, and with hazardous materials

Working knowledge and experience with power tools, safety, and use of power equipment

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well as part of a team, both in studio and in situ

Strong work ethic and commitment to meeting deadlines, solving complex treatment issues, working effectively and productively under pressure, and upholding confidentiality and ethical standards

Competency with collections management systems, including knowledge of Microsoft, iOS operating systems, Adobe and other software suites required for documentary conservation reports

Demonstrated sound judgment, risk management,

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in Art Conservation, or commensurate conservation apprentice training and experience. In-depth working knowledge of art history, chemistry, studio art technique, and AIC conservation standards.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Commensurate with experience, including paid time off, 401(k), medical benefits

Final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a background check as evidence of their ability to secure federal government security clearance or other security clearances, as required by project specifications. To apply for this position, please send a cover letter, resume and curriculum vitae, three professional or academic references, available start date, salary requirements, and a sample Condition Report and Treatment Report example.

B.R. Howard & Associates Inc. is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Bonus pay

Location: Carlisle, PA: Reliably commute or relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:  conservation: 1 year (Preferred)

(Posted 5/21)

Director of Education, Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, Philadelphia

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.

The Director of Education will oversee the design, implementation, and evaluation of all educational initiatives, including K-12 school programs, teacher professional development, public programming, digital learning, and community outreach. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for Jewish history and identity, and demonstrated success in museum or informal education leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership & Vision
  • Develop and implement a cohesive, multi-audience education strategy aligned with the Museum’s mission, exhibitions, and long-term goals.
  • Serve as an institutional thought partner on interpretive approaches and audience engagement.
• Program Development & Oversight
  • Lead the creation and delivery of educational content and experiences, both onsite and online, for K-12 students, educators, families, adult learners, and community groups.
  • Supervise the Education team, interns, and volunteers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Partnerships & Outreach
  • Cultivate and sustain partnerships with schools, cultural organizations, religious institutions, and community groups.
  • Represent the Museum in local, national, and international education networks.
• Evaluation & Impact
  • Establish metrics and evaluation tools to assess program effectiveness and inform continuous improvement.
  • Prepare reports, proposals, and presentations for stakeholders, including funders, trustees, and partners.
• Resource Development
  • Collaborate with the Development team to secure funding through grants, sponsorships, and donor engagement.
  • Oversee the production of high-quality educational materials, curricula, and digital resources.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Museum Studies, Jewish Studies, History, or a related field required, Master’s Degree a plus.
• Minimum of 7–10 years of progressively responsible experience in museum or cultural education, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Deep knowledge of American Jewish history and contemporary Jewish life, with the ability to present it through inclusive and accessible lenses.
• Proven experience designing and evaluating education programs for diverse age groups and learning needs.
• Strong communication and public speaking skills; ability to inspire and engage audiences.
• Familiarity with digital learning tools, inclusive pedagogies, and current trends in museum education.
• Proven track record of obtaining funding for educational projects.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement plan, PTO

Salary range: $70-90K

Please submit a cover letter, resume to: employment@theweitzman.org

(Posted 5/21)

Registrar, Palmer Museum of Art, Penn State University, University Park

The Museum Registrar provides collections management for all objects owned by or on loan to the museum. This involves oversight of management, preservation, and storage of the collection, as well as collections management and registration oversight for all loans entering and leaving the museum.

The Museum Registrar works to accomplish the museum's mission and to support its strategic direction as set by the director and senior leadership of the university, maintaining and developing positive relationships with academic units and entities across campus and in the community, as well as with professional organizations.

More specific responsibilities of the Museum Registrar include but are not limited to:

Collections and Information Management

• Manage on-site and off-site collections, including monitoring storage and display conditions, working closely with art handling, security, and facilities personnel.
  
  
• Manage packing and shipping of collections and loans.
  
  
• Create and maintain legal documents, histories of use, and physical histories of collection objects.
  
  
• Organize and implement inventory projects.
  
  
• Monitor conservation needs of collection objects and work with curatorial staff to arrange appropriate treatment.
  
  
• Act as courier or designates and trains couriers from the museum; serve as the liaison with incoming couriers.

Exhibitions

• Facilitate loan agreements and exhibition contracts for borrowed and traveling exhibitions; manage budgets, and oversee documentation, packing, shipping, and insurance.
  
  
• Coordinate object movement and record keeping of in-house exhibitions.

Administration/Photographic Rights and Reproduction Services

• Develop departmental budget, manage invoices, monitor expenditures, and order equipment and supplies.
  
  
• Maintain the museum's general facility report and update collections management policy as needed.
  
  
• Manage photographic rights and reproduction services.
  
  
• Contract photographers and supervise collection photography.

Supervision and Outreach

• Oversee the Assistant Registrar/Database Administrator who manages information systems for art collections.
  
  
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise student employees, volunteers, graduate assistants, and interns.
  
  
• Assist visiting students and scholars with research and collection access.
  
  
• Provide advice and assistance to the public in areas of collection care and conservation.
  
  
• Teach relevant sections of museum studies classes as needed.

Education and Experience:

This is a full-time staff position that will be filled at the Senior Professional level. The position requires a master's degree in museum studies, art history, or related discipline and 6 plus years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Expertise in fine art handling and experience in a museum or gallery setting preferred. Prior experience working with TMS required; experience with Media Studio preferred.

Additional Qualifications:

• Excellent data and time management skills
  
  
• Demonstrated ability to be detailed-oriented
  
  
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

Additional Information:

Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to generous vacation time, sick time, paid holidays, and 75% tuition discounts (including for a spouse and dependent children up to the age of 26). Please visit https://hr.psu.edu/benefits for more detailed information.

Salary range: $56,200.00 - $81,500.00

The Palmer Museum of Art is situated administratively in the College of Arts and Architecture. For more information on the Palmer Museum of Art, please visit our website at https://palmermuseum.psu.edu/.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports both broad and specific equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.

Apply online at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Staff/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Museum-Registrar--Palmer-Museum-of-Art_REQ_0000066635-1

(Posted 5/21)

Senior Curator of Archaeology, State Museum of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg

The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) is looking for a versatile and experienced archaeologist to direct the archeology section of the State Museum of Pennsylvania, the official museum of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As a Senior Curator, you will oversee a team of archaeologists who preserve more that 11.5 million artifacts and use them to help tell the story of more than 12,000 years of Pennsylvania history through changing exhibitions and public programs. You will have the opportunity to represent PHMC within the field of archaeology at the state and national level, developing new initiatives related to outreach and fieldwork. If you have a passion for Pennsylvania, archeology, and museums, apply today to become part of the State Museum’s curatorial leadership team.

As a Senior Curator of Archaeology, you will oversee a team of archaeologists within the State Museum of Pennsylvania, supervising all programs and activities including collecting artifacts and collection registration, documentation, cataloging, inventorying, and physical care in accordance with laws, regulations, and best practices. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with leadership and other senior curators to incorporate Pennsylvania archaeology within the exhibits and programs of the State Museum. Work involves overseeing and contributing to the development of short- and long-term plans for museum exhibits, writing and editing scripts, and serving as a content advisor. You will also be responsible for developing research projects including limited seasonal fieldwork that result in an exhibition, publications, and/or public interpretation programs as well as working closely with the State Historic Preservation Office and PHMC’s Bureau of Historic Sites and Museums, where fieldwork may be conducted. Lastly, you will serve as a link to archaeological organizations and the public, responding to inquiries concerning prehistoric and historic archaeology and making identifications of archaeological artifacts and collections.

Closing date: 6/3/25

Salary range: $66,250.00 - $100,686.00 Annually

Please click here to see the full job description and apply.
(Posted 5/5)

President and Chief Executive Officer, Please Touch Museum, Philadelphia

Please Touch Museum (Museum or PTM) seeks a visionary, strategic, and exceptional organizational leader to serve as its next president and CEO (president). 

Founded in 1976 by a Montessori educator, PTM is the only children’s museum in the sixth largest city in the nation, Philadelphia, and has been voted a USA TODAY/10 Best Readers’ Choice Top 10 children’s museum four years in a row. Located in Memorial Hall, a National Historic Landmark and one of only two remaining buildings from the Centennial Exposition in 1876, the Museum’s mission is to change a child’s life as they discover the power of learning through play. 

Today, the Museum welcomes 400,000 to 500,000 visitors annually, of which 30 percent attend for free or reduced admission. With two floors of fun, the Museum features over 15 permanent exhibits for children to engage with, as well as literacy, science, and creative and performing arts programs. PTM has a staff of 80 employees and a point of pride for the Museum is that 66 percent of its staff identify as people of color and/or are members of the LGBTQ+ community. A leader in informal and early childhood learning, the Museum partners with regional colleges and universities on research studies. Noted as a standard of excellence in the field, it is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. 

The next president will join the Museum at a pivotal time. PTM is developing a comprehensive Interpretive Plan that will outline a strategic framework and implementation roadmap to enhance the play-based visitor experience for multigenerational learners across exhibits and programs. Last year, the Museum began a $4.2 million marble floor renovation project in advance of the building’s 150th anniversary celebration in 2026. Given that the building’s celebration coincides with the 250th-anniversary celebration of American independence and the 50th anniversary of the Museum, 2026 will be a momentous year for both the Museum and Philadelphia. To commemorate this historic year, Please Touch Museum, the Mann Center for the Performing Arts and the Philadelphia Zoo are collaborating on a Children’s World’s Fair, an unforgettable, multi-generational, family-friendly experience that celebrates the promise of children as the leaders and decision-makers of the future and recognizes the Centennial District’s contribution to Philadelphia’s past, present, and future. In essence, it is an exciting time ahead.

Reporting to the board of trustees, the next president will build on the Museum’s strong foundation and momentum and lead the Museum through exciting projects, initiatives, and celebrations. They will work to secure the Museum’s position as an innovative leader in play-based learning, ensure that the Museum is an active contributor and catalyst in Philadelphia and beyond, attend to the operational and financial requirements of the Museum, and build a best-in-class development operation. Utilizing managerial expertise and emotional intelligence, they will partner with and support Museum staff, champion diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility, and crystalize the Museum as the third place of learning for families. 

PTM anticipates a salary range of $275,000 - $310,000 for this position, commensurate with experience. 

Inquiries, nominations, and applications, in the form of a CV and cover letter, should be submitted below. 

Jackie Mildner is leading this search with Ryan Leichenauer and Jonathan Sanchez. 

Please Touch Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively seeks and employs without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, citizenship, ethnicity, language, socio-economic status, family or marital status, genetic information, or other classifications identified and protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, promotion, assignment, discharge, training, wage & salary administration, employee benefits, application of policies, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Please click here to apply.
(Posted 4/17)