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Multiple Openings, The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh

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(Posted 12/20)

Multiple Openings, The Senator John Heinz History Center, Pittsburgh

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(Posted 12/20)

Summer 2025 Internships, Mercer Museum and Fonthill Castle, Doylestown

The BLBB CHARITABLE Internship program at the Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle allows a dynamic group of students with varied interests, strengths, and goals to immerse themselves in an outstanding educational and professional environment.

Interns learn and work directly with museum professionals in a team-based, collaborative environment that offers experiential learning, mentoring benefits, and leadership building skills.

Download the 2025 BLBB CHARITABLE Internship Program at Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle flyer.

Deadline: Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 5pm (no exceptions)

All intern applications must be saved as a single PDF and should contain the following:

• A letter of interest / cover letter
• A résumé
• A list of 2-3 professional references

Please select your internship area(s) of interest, in order of preference, and list your preference order in your email and cover letter. The three possible areas of interest are:

1. Archives
2. Education & Community Services
3. Exhibitions

If you have no preference and would like to be considered for any of the three, please state this.

The single PDF should be sent with the email subject line
“2025 Summer Internship + [Insert Your Last Name]” to info@mercermuseum.org

(Posted 12/20)

Administrative and Operations Coordinator, National Liberty Museum, Philadelphia

About Us 

The National Liberty Museum (NLM) envisions a society that values freedom of thought, civil discourse, respect for all people, and the essential pursuit of liberty. We connect, educate, and inspire people to explore and advance the complex practices of liberty through thought-provoking multidisciplinary and multimedia exhibition experiences, public programs and events, and educational programs for all ages. NLM makes space for generative and inclusive public conversations about shared values and for civic skill-building, inviting visitors to investigate liberty’s many facets together.  

As a concept museum, NLM is not beholden to a particular historical period, event, or collection, which frees us to bring a multidisciplinary lens to the ongoing process of interpreting liberty in meaningful ways with and for contemporary audiences. NLM’s primary collection, then, is best understood as the content that gets created, explored, debated, and reflected upon across all NLM’s activities – from gallery shows and exhibition interactives, to speaker series, panel events, and off-site field work, such as artist interviews, workshops, community dialogues, and pop-up storytelling.   

Position Summary  

The Administration & Operations Coordinator will contribute to the overall success of the organization by supporting the internal operations of the National Liberty Museum. This position will perform administrative functions across multiple departments, including payroll, HR, finance, development, and operations.   

Working with the Director of Museum Experience, they will coordinate hiring, onboarding, and offboarding processes for employees, as well as oversee day-to-day finance operations such as processing bi-weekly payroll, expense reports, credit card reconciliation and AP coordination, working with external vendors to maintain contracts, posting remote deposits, and recording contributions. They will also assist with operations functions such as opening and closing the building, point of sale reconciliation, and working programs and events when needed. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

Finance & HR 

• Maintain confidentiality and ensure all sensitive company, employee, and client information is handled with discretion and in compliance with company policies and legal regulations 
• Serve as on-site contact for finance (Radar Non-Profit Solutions) and Human Resources (Insperity) management firms 
• Provide administrative support to all areas of the employment lifecycle, including pre-boarding & onboarding, payroll, managing employment records, immigration, policy distribution, and offboarding 
• Works with management to ensure General Policies & Procedures are up to date 
• Support organization and implementation of any employee Learning & Development programs 
• Assist finance team with day-to-day accounting procedures including making remote deposits and forwarding appropriate documentation 
• Coordinate payroll administration including processing and funding retirement deductions 
• Assist in HR administration, including benefits distribution, processing paperwork, ensuring legal compliance, and addressing any staff concerns 
• Receive and prepare invoices for payment by determining proper account codes and completing payment request forms 
• Review check requests, employee reimbursements, and accounts payable for accuracy, ensuring proper coding and documentation for all transactions, in compliance with financial policies and procedures 
• Reconcile company credit card usage, receipt tracking, and expense coding 
• Act as financial point of contact for the staff regarding coding questions for expenses or reimbursements 

Museum Operations  

• Support grant and membership program efforts as needed 
• Support data, record, and other administrative needs, including CRM data entry, gift and donation processing, and generating reports 
• Provide administrative support for annual gala planning and production process 
• Assist with annual budget and audit processes 
• Assist museum experience staff by covering lunch breaks, welcoming groups, opening museum, and working programs and events when needed. Serve as primary building closer (6pm).  
• Other duties as assigned

Skills & Qualifications:

• 3-5 years’ experience working with finance, operations, or human resources 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with high level internal information 
• Knowledge of the MS Office Suite 
• Experience with Jira and Altru softwares a plus 
• Professional level verbal and written communication skills 

Salary info: $40-50K

The National Liberty Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking a diverse workforce. For immediate consideration, interested applicants are asked to please submit your 1) resume, 2) cover letter, and 3) professional references in ONE (1) document to jobs@libertymuseum.org.

(Posted 12/20)

Operations Technician 1, The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia

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.

At The Franklin Institute, we provide an environment that is as nurturing as it is dynamic. Our team-oriented approach allows for ample learning and career growth opportunities. We think you will find TFI offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents. We are eager for your input, ideas, and inspiration.

Position Description

Operations Technician 1 is responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing museum exhibits, including all electronic, computer, and interactive devices.

This includes, but is not limited to, routine repair, scheduled preventative maintenance and cleaning of exhibit devices.

Operations Technician 1 is also responsible for the following:

• ·         The start-up/shutdown of museum exhibits
• ·         The setup & breakdown of all A/V related event equipment and event lighting, including providing technical support for museum events and rentals.
• ·         The installation and deinstallation of temporary (traveling) exhibitions as needed.
• ·         Assist with weather and emergency situations as needed.

Position Requirements

• ·         Training in a technical field involving electronic, computers or A/V equipment.
• ·         Experience as a museum technician or service technician.
• ·         Ability to follow instructions and complete preventative maintenance tasks as assigned.
• ·         Lifting is required under 100 lbs.
• ·         Ability to use hand, power, and shop tools, along with forklifts, scissor lifts, and pallet jacks.

Status: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Wednesday – Sunday (1:30 pm – 10:00 pm).  I.U.O.E. Local 835

Benefits Information:

Salary info: $32.41/hr

The Franklin Institute offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision, 401K, life insurance and disability coverage. We also offer generous Paid Time Off, paid holidays, and numerous wellness program benefits.

To apply, please visit our Career Center. We look forward to hearing from you!

Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications.  We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role.  If much of this job description describes you, then please apply for this role.

The Franklin Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability or protected veteran status.

(Posted 12/20)

Program Director, Historic Sugartown, Malvern

Historic Sugartown, Inc. seeks qualified applicants for a full-time position of Program Director for the 19^th-century historic crossroads village located in Malvern, PA.

The Program Director will be responsible for helping to grow and promote Historic Sugartown’s events and programs. The goal of the position is to facilitate positive experiences for Sugartown’s visitors that are grounded in exemplary scholarship and excellence in hospitality and visitor services. The Program Director will report to the Executive Director and work as a team with appropriate Board committees, paid guides, and Historic Sugartown volunteers. 

Responsibilities include:

• Event Management & Marketing – Manage and promote existing events including Historic Sugartown’s Summer Biergartens, and Holiday Craft Market by coordinating with vendors, external partners, volunteers, and staff.
• Program Development – Working with the Executive Director, volunteers, and appropriate committees, lead the development and execution of new programs, activities, and events for identified target audiences for Historic Sugartown.
• School Tours – Improve school tour program to ensure that it offers meaningful and well-researched experiences that are tied in with current state curriculum standards; arrange and coordinate school group visits; develop and maintain relations with regional schools to promote school tour program; and evaluate programming.
• Site Presentation & Visitor Services– Assist the Executive Director in creating a consistent welcoming site presentation and visitor amenities at Historic Sugartown. Work with paid tour guides on site interpretation and tour management.
• Staff & Volunteer Support – Assist with the hiring, training, and scheduling of paid docents/educators. Work with Executive Director in cultivation, recruitment, training, relations, and recognition of Historic Sugartown’s valuable team of volunteers.

Education and Required Skills:

·         Bachelor’s Degree in museum studies, public history or other related field, and 1 – 3 years’ experience. 

·         Knowledge of the principles of museum education, site interpretation, and customer service.

·         Experience and interest in educational program development.

·         Experience in event development and management.

·         Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills.

·         Must be a self-starter, work well with others, and pay excellent attention to detail.

·         Experience with social media platforms and on-line marketing preferred.

·         Must be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends.

This is a Full-time, exempt salaried position of 35-hours per week.
The salary is $45,000 annually.

To apply, please send electronic letter of interest and resume to Barry Rauhauser, Executive Director, at barryr@historicsugartown.org. 

Background:  Historic Sugartown, Inc., is a private, nonprofit organization committed to protecting the nineteenth-century village of Sugartown. Located in Malvern, Pennsylvania, Historic Sugartown protects nine historic structures and 9.2 acres that once made up the nineteenth-century village including 4.2 acres under conservation easement with Willistown Conservation Trust. The organization stewards the c. 1880 General Store, the Carriage Museum, an Archive, the c. 1805 William Garrett House, the c. 1835 Cheever House and Barn, and Book Bindery. The Book Bindery showcases one of the nation’s richest collections of bookbinding tools and equipment. The Carriage Museum interprets Chester County’s rich transportation heritage through a rare collection of historic carriages and sleighs in partnership with Chester County History Center.  Learn more at historicsugartown.org
(Posted 12/20)

Museum Educator 2, Erie Maritime Museum, Erie

Do you have a passion for maritime history and sharing it with others? Do you want to ensure that Commonwealth and United States history is preserved and interpreted for current and future generations? As an Educator at the Erie Maritime Museum, you can do both.

The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission is seeking a skilled, energetic person to engage museum visitors of all ages, abilities, and demographics in the exploration and discovery of the Commonwealth's relationship to "our" Great Lake! The position provides active leadership in the development, implementation, promotion, and evaluation of educational programs and interpretation related to the mission of the Erie Maritime Museum, including but not limited to interactive tours, workshops, lectures, virtual programs, exhibits, special events, and historical demonstrations.
 
If you have a passion for history, like to develop and conduct programming for school-age children and adults of all abilities and backgrounds, and enjoy serving the public, apply today to continue your professional museum career at one of the Commonwealth's most unique museums.

The Erie Maritime Museum, located on the shores of Lake Erie, is home to the U.S. Brig Niagara, a historically accurate full-size operational replica of Oliver Hazard Perry's flagship during the War of 1812's Battle of Lake Erie. In addition to its public sailing program aboard that tall ship, the museum boasts engaging exhibits, living history demonstrations, special events, & other activities at its extensive Bayfront facility.
 
As the Museum Educator 2, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating the museum’s educational and interpretive programs, ensuring they are based on primary and secondary source historical research and that they align with current museum teaching methodologies and curriculum standards. You will also coordinate daily front-end operations and manage the museum's volunteer program, providing training as well as evaluation and feedback. Work is performed independently in accordance with PHMC policies and procedures and professional standards under the supervision of the Site Administrator and in cooperation with museum and PHMC staff.
 
In the role of Museum Educator 2, you will work directly with the public, educational groups, and local or regional program partners, and you will be responsible for providing support to volunteers, part-time staff, and interns who help implement the museum's programming.
 
This is a professional museum education position requiring a knowledge of naval and/or general maritime history as well as a proven background in delivering exceptional visitor service experiences.

Closing date: 12/24/24

Salary range: $58-88K

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found here.
(Posted 12/5)

Keystone Interns, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Various Locations

The 2025 Keystone Summer Internship postings are open to applications, and all internships will be posted until February 9^th, 2025.

• The PHMC Summer 2025 Keystone Internship will run 10-weeks between May 12, 2025 and August 22, 2025, totaling approximately 225-300 hours.
• Interns will be paid $17 an hour.
• All applicants must be enrolled at a college or university in an undergraduate or graduate program at the time of their internship, and additional requirements may apply (details are noted on each posting).
• Additional information can be found here:  PHMC Keystone Internship Program | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
  
  (Posted 12/2)

Chief Preparator, Palmer Museum of Art, University Park

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

• CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

• If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State is seeking applicants for the position of Chief Preparator. This is a full-time staff position reporting directly to the Assistant Director. This professional position requires considerable experience and expertise in art handling, preparation, and installation, as well as mastery of specialized skills, strategic thinking, and knowledge of best practices in the field of museum preparation.

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 College of Arts and Architecture at Penn State is working to establish a culture of anti-racism and anti-oppression that embraces individual identities, fosters a culture of inclusion, and promotes equity through curricula, values, standards, ideals, policies, and practices. The ideal candidate will provide evidence of their experience with, and interest in, contributing to these goals.

The Chief Preparator supervises and coordinates the installation of permanent collection displays and temporary exhibitions; oversees the preparation and maintenance of gallery spaces (including painting, lighting, and exhibition furniture); matting, framing, and mounting works of art; and preparation of budgets for maintaining and upgrading design, exhibition furniture, framing, gallery lighting, and shop supplies.

This position will be filled at the Museum Preparator Supervisor level as it will direct and supervise a full-time Senior Preparator, Assistant Preparator, and student interns. As a collaborative member of the exhibition leadership team, the Chief Preparator will strive to accomplish the museum's mission and to support its strategic direction as set by the Director and the senior leadership of the college and university.

Experience:

Requires a Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred) plus three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Extensive experience in fine art handling and installation, with a minimum of five years’ experience in a museum or gallery setting preferred. Requires some occasional work on evenings and weekends. Supervisory experience and familiarity with principles of exhibition design are strongly preferred. Evidence of equitable considerations, awareness, and practice regarding inclusive practices in educating diverse student bodies and working with a diverse faculty, staff, or work populations to cultivate a culture that supports success and enables all members of a community to thrive.

• Direct the design, fabrication, and installation of all art exhibits

• Evaluate exhibition site conditions, create construction documents, develop systems and procedures
• Provide cost estimates and purchase materials to support exhibitions
• Conduct project planning and scheduling; coordinate installations and traveling exhibitions by supervising tasks with internal and external partners
• Perform various gallery maintenance functions to ensure proper upkeep of the facility
• Communicate and coordinate logistics and details with facilities, Office of the Physical Plant, and other partners to ensure projects are compliant with code, ADA, fire safety, and/or other safety concerns
• Provide strategic advice and guidance related to the maintenance of exhibits and art pieces
• Research new materials, production techniques, and technical advances
• Supervise staff and interns, and conduct hiring, development, and performance management

Workforce diversity, cultural inclusiveness, and employment equity are deeply rooted in Penn State's historic mission. Just as we are committed to being a diverse educational environment, we are also committed to being a diverse working community. As a community, we endeavor to be a kaleidoscope of cultural backgrounds, life experiences, individual perspectives, and numerous other characteristics that add variety and vitality to the workplace.

This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks. 

Application Procedures:

To be considered for this position, submit a cover letter and resume. In your cover letter, address how equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging relate to your professional experience.

Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to tuition discounts (75% discount for spouse and children), and paid holidays. Please visit https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/benefits for more detailed information.

About the College of Arts & Architecture:

The College of Arts and Architecture at Penn State (https://arts.psu.edu) is a comprehensive arts and architecture community including academic programs in architecture, landscape architecture, music, theatre, visual arts, graphic design, and art history, with a center for the performing arts, and a university art museum, which collectively serve as important cultural resources that provide educational engagement programs for Penn State and area communities. The college is committed to artistic and scholarly creativity, research, community engagement, and the preparation of specialized practitioners in all the arts and design disciplines, along with community engagement in its programs. In addition, the college is home to several research centers, institutes and initiatives, which foster a vibrant culture of inquiry that promotes excellence within the arts and design disciplines, while at the same time leveraging the potential of a comprehensive research university. There are approximately 1,700 graduate and undergraduate students enrolled in the college. The college is housed in sixteen buildings on the University Park campus. It includes performance spaces, gallery/exhibition spaces, a lighting and design lab, computer labs, special subject libraries, specialized studios and a stage lighting archive.

About Penn State:

Penn State (http://www.psu.edu) is a comprehensive, multi-campus research University serving all regions of the Commonwealth, as well as the nation and the world in instruction, research, and service roles that require responsiveness to and support from society's public and private sectors. As a land-grant University, Penn State has responsibility for providing a wide array of programs in the professional and technical disciplines, as well as a balanced offering of undergraduate and graduate programs in the arts and sciences. Penn State shares with other major research universities the traditional responsibilities to discover, develop, preserve, and disseminate knowledge. The University Park campus is located in the State College metropolitan area, a university town located in Centre County in central Pennsylvania. State College has a population of approximately 42,000 residents and is within a half-day`s drive to Washington D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and New York City. The University Park Airport is served by three major carriers with non-stop flights to Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Chicago, and Detroit.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$46,400.00 - $67,300.00

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(Posted 11/21)

Associate Curator, African American History, the Senator John Heinz History Center, Pittsburgh

The Heinz History Center, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and the largest history museum in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is currently seeking an Associate Curator, Museum of African American History. The Curator’s primary functions will be related to programs, collections, exhibitions, and scholarship.

The Curator will assist with planning and facilitating an annual slate of already developed public programs and will assist in the development of new programs focused on African American history and culture connected to exhibitions and historic and current events. As well, the associate curator will also contribute to outreach partnerships and collaborations with community-based institutions and organizations.

The Associate Curator will work with the Director of the Museum of African American History in developing a strategic collecting vision that encompasses both archival and museum items. The associate curator will respond to inquiries and offers of donations and the loan of archival and artifact materials. The Associate Curator will work with collection management with cataloging, description, and preservation of collections and disseminate information about incoming collections via the History Center publications, social media, the website, and public programs.

The Associate Curator will work closely with the Director in contributing to the research and development of new exhibits and updates to existing exhibits, as well as reviewing proposals for new exhibits.  The associate curator will be asked to represent the History Center at conferences and off-site meetings and attend division and other in-house meetings.

This is a full-time, salaried / non-exempt position, reporting to the Director of the Museum of African American History. Salary $47-51K

Qualifications:

A minimum of a B.A. (M.A. preferred) in African American History, History, Museum Studies, or American Studies.  The ideal candidate will possess skills that reflect an understanding and experience with museum and archival collections management and curation, including processing and cataloging collections and assessing and interpreting material culture and archives; will have some programming and community relations skills; excellent writing and research abilities, familiarity and practice with digital platforms and software, public speaking experience, and a knowledge of museum and / or archival standards and practice.  The successful candidate will have a demonstrated historical knowledge of the African American experience - an understanding of that history in Western Pennsylvania is a plus.

Why Work at the History Center?

• Rewarding, mission-driven work that makes an impact in the community!
• Smithsonian-affiliated museum located in Pittsburgh’s vibrant and historic Strip District
• Voted the #1 history museum in the nation by USA Today
• Voted Best Museum in Pittsburgh by Pittsburgh Magazine
• Highly professional, collegial staff and dedicated volunteers
• Located in Pittsburgh, one of America’s “most livable” cities
• Dynamic workplace in Pittsburgh’s historic Strip District
• Flexible work schedule, including potential for hybrid work
• Full benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• 403(B) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick days)
• Nine (9) paid holidays
• Company paid life insurance / LTD
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts in the Museum Shop and Café
• Public transportation and parking options nearby

Please click here to apply.
(Posted 11/14)

PT Archives Assistant, Hershey Community Archives, Hershey

Anticipated start date: December 2024

Hershey Community Archives is seeking candidates for the position of Archives Assistant. The successful candidate must be detail-oriented and self-motivated. They also must be able to anticipate needs, react quickly to changing situations, and work both independently and with a team. The Assistant will support the Archivist and Senior Archivist with all Archives operations, serving the local and corporate communities in Hershey.

Major duties and responsibilities:

• Arrangement, description, and digitization of archival materials
• Inventory collections and refine descriptive metadata
• Conduct research and respond to both internal and external reference requests
• Assist with special projects, including preparing and moving the Archives’ collections to a new facility
• Assist with public programs, including historic tours and community events

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of or interest in archival best practices, especially archival accessioning, arrangement, and description
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong research and computer skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including manipulating data in spreadsheets
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Ability to climb ladders and lift and carry 40 lbs; some extended periods of standing or walking
• Valid driver’s license

Minimum education and experience requirements:

• B.A. in library science, history, museum studies, American studies, or related field preferred; coursework in archival studies a plus
• One year of experience in archives, museums, or libraries preferred; experience with archival databases a plus

Wage: $17/hour

To apply, please send cover letter, resume (or CV), and three references to Tesa Burns, Archivist, at telburns@hersheyarchives.org.
(Posted 11/6)

Curator of Collections and Exhibitions, Historic Bethlehem Sites and Museums, Bethlehem

The Curator of Collections is responsible for the appropriate care and exhibition of over 60,000 artifacts in the collection. The curator will use a broad collection of artifacts and interpret history to build community engagement while diversifying audiences and building new relationships regionally and nationally on behalf of Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites (HBMS). This is an active, hands-on position requiring flexibility and the ability to manage several projects simultaneously. The curator will work cross-departmentally with HBMS staff and volunteers to support the development and implementation of innovative exhibitions and programs to facilitate community engagement and grow (HBMS) audience.

The main objective for this position is to create compelling visitor experiences that:

• Contribute to and support HBMS’s strategic plan, annual priorities and institutional initiatives
• Lead the effort to identify, record, and organize the library and archives of HBMS
• Foster community engagement with members and diverse audiences
• Enhance donor relationships to create opportunities for support of the collections and acquisition of new artifacts
• Convey a passion for the HBMS mission and promote the museum throughout the community
• Work collaboratively to help prepare our organization for World Heritage and increased tourism and international visitors

Salary: $50-60K

To see a full job description and to apply, please click here.
(Posted 10/30)

President and CEO, Rivers of Steel, Pittsburgh

Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation (Rivers of Steel) showcases the artistry and innovation of southwestern Pennsylvania’s industrial and cultural heritage through its historical and 21st-century attractions—offering unique experiences via tours, workshops, exhibitions, festivals, and more. Created in the aftermath of the collapsed steel industry of the 1980s, Rivers of Steel celebrates the region’s industrial history, the landscape that fueled it, and the hardworking men and women who made it possible, linking its communities through their shared cultural and industrial heritage.

As the chief administrative officer, the President & CEO will lead the Rivers of Steel National and State Heritage Area, as designated by the United States Congress and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Accountable to the Board of Directors, the President & CEO will oversee all aspects of Rivers of Steel’s operations, facilities, office, and staff. The President & CEO will play a critical role in advancing the organization’s mission and strategic plans, focusing on conservation, preservation, education, tourism, and economic development.

Salary range: $160-180K

For more information and to apply, please click here.
(Posted 10/30).