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Museum Educator 2, Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum, Lancaster

The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Museum Educator to join the team at Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum, a premier living history site in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. 

This position offers a unique opportunity to educate visitors of all ages about the Commonwealth's rich agricultural heritage, traditional crafts, Pennsylvania German culture and rural life from the 18th and 19th centuries.  As the Museum Educator 2, you will play a vital role in developing, implementing, and promoting dynamic educational programs that bring history to life.  Whether leading interactive tours, coordinating hands-on workshops, or assisting with school field trips and special events, you will be an essential part of the museum’s mission to educate and inspire.

If you have experience in museum education, interpretation, public programming, or traditional skills demonstrations and enjoy engaging with diverse audiences, we encourage you to apply and be a part of the Landis Valley experience.

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

Closing Date: 4/23/25

To see the full job description and apply, please click here.
(Posted 4/10)

PT Chocolate Lab Instructor, The Hershey Story Museum, Hershey

The Chocolate Lab is seeking chocolate lovers interested in teaching the secrets of the chocolate making industry to families and kids in fun and informative classes. Instructors also lead groups as they roll up their sleeves and try their hand at chocolate molding and decorating.

This position is responsible for the monitoring of specialized Lab equipment, such as tempering machines, and clean-up of work stations between classes.

No previous chocolate knowledge required, just enthusiasm for chocolate and working with the public.

Minimum skills and requirements:
Applicants must be 18 years or older
Applicants must be available on weekends and holidays
Ability to teach 45 minutes classes
Ability to interact with the public, good oral communication skills
1-2 years experience interacting with the public preferred
Ability to lift 25 lbs.
Ability to stand for up to 3 hours

Additional Information:
Starting rate $12/hour
Part Time, 15 – 25 hours a week
Apply online at https://hersheystory.org/jobs-at-hershey-story/
(Posted 4/7)

Site Administrator, Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg

As the Museum & Historic Site Administrator 1 for the Pennsylvania Military Museum, you will play a crucial role in the preservation and interpretation of this significant historic site.  Welcoming over 30,000 visitors annually, the Pennsylvania Military Museum boasts historic structures, monuments and memorials, interior and exterior static displays, a complex collection of artifacts, and an active landing zone for rotor-aircraft, all on nearly 70 acres.  The historic site maintains strong relationships with military commands and units, veteran service agencies, non-governmental organizations, and surviving members of service members' families.
 
Within this role, you will manage the operation and development of the Pennsylvania Military Museum which includes planning, directing, monitoring, and supervising all facets of day-to-day operations.  Responsibilities include maintenance and preservation of buildings and grounds, personnel management, financial management, security, collections care and management, and educational programming.  You will also facilitate various types of planning, recruitment and training of volunteers, fundraising efforts, and identifying and developing community partners.  This professional engages in the implementation of Commonwealth and PHMC policies and procedures, and the promotion of the site locally, regionally, and nationally.
 
As the Site Administrator, you will also provide effective liaison with the Friends of the Pennsylvania Military Museum (the museum’s official support group), the local community, and other organizations, institutions, and individuals.  The Site Administrator assists associates with annual planning, submission of annual agreements, and timely reporting to the bureau office, providing appropriate non-profit management expertise and advice to the associate group to ensure compliance with Commonwealth agreements and professional museum ethical standards.  The position also plans, approves, directs, and implements grant writing and fundraising development activities on behalf of the historic site in coordination with the Friends of the Pennsylvania Military Museum.  
 
This is a professional museum administrator position requiring subject matter expertise related to the historic site, its era of history, and the museum profession in general.

Salary: $66,250.00 - $100,636.00 Annually

Closing date: 4/16

To learn more and apply please click here.
(Posted 4/4)

Canal Boat Crew Member, National Canal Museum, Easton

Join us for an unique and rewarding opportunity to work one of the last mule‐drawn canal boats in the country. Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor (DLNHC) is looking for flexible, people‐oriented individuals who enjoy being active in the outdoors to work as seasonal Canal Boat Crew Members at the National Canal Museum. Crew members need to be safety‐oriented, dependable and have strong customer service and decision‐making skills.

The Josiah White II is Pennsylvania’s only mule drawn canal boat, offering public rides June ‐ October. History comes alive as we tell the region’s nationally significant story while traveling a beautiful, fully‐watered stretch of the Lehigh Canal. Canal Boat Crew Members are the backbone of our operation by providing three 45‐minute rides on a typical day and participating in special event cruises such as dinner cruises and charters. Crew are responsible for the smooth operation of the canal boat, the care and handling of the mules (Hank & George), and the historical interpretation of the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, the Lehigh Canal and Hugh Moore Park. Canal Boat Crew members also participate as educators for school programs held April‐May and in September‐October. Crew are also trained to handle emergencies on the boat including first aid situations, water rescues and fires. This position is subject to child abuse/criminal history clearances and random drug/alcohol testing per Coast Guard regulations. Applicant must demonstrate proficiency and comfort with the physical job requirements.

Wage: $15.50/hour

Please visit https://delawareandlehigh.org/about/team/boat-crew-member/ for a full detailed job description and to apply. 
(Posted 4/4)

Collections and Exhibitions Manager, Reading Public Museum, Reading

Company Overview
The Foundation for the Reading Public Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the community through art, science, and history. We strive to engage visitors with our diverse collections and educational programs, fostering a love for learning and cultural appreciation.

Job Summary
This position, an integral part of the curatorial team, is responsible for managing the permanent collection of nearly 270,000 objects to American Alliance of Museums standards, and planning and producing over 10 high-quality exhibitions annually. The position is also responsible for marketing and selling The Museum’s in-house touring exhibitions to other museums across the US.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Collections
• Works closely with the rest of the Curatorial Team in presenting objects within the collection to the public which represents the heart of the Museum’s mission.
• Lead manager for the care and maintenance of the collection as a whole; supervising storage, object movement (internal and external), preservation, conservation, documentation and intellectual and physical access while safeguarding the collection by maintaining a comprehensive security system. In all cases, best practice as outlined by the AAM are followed.
• Maintains systems (procedural and electronic) that ensure that the collection is easily accessible physically and electronically for retrieval and study.
• Ensures that the RPM Collections Management Policy is routinely enforced, reviewed, and refined as needed to ensure that high standards of collection care are in place from acquisition, storage, and conservation to display, all guided by the recommended requirements of the AAM.
• Confers with the Curator and the Executive Director on a routine basis to discuss the collections including strategic planning and policy issues as they relate to Collections Management.
• Serves as in-house photographer for collections
• Working with the Curator, reviews the collections on display—tracking length of display time, lighting and environmental equipment and watches for conservation concerns.
• Takes the lead in creating a prioritized list of objects that need to be conserved and helps carry out conservation when approved.
• Acts as lead administrator for RPM’s collection database (T.M.S.), maintaining collection inventory and expanding entries and the digital photographic archive.
• Coordinates and processes all incoming and outgoing loans for exhibitions including agreements, receipts, insurance certificates, valuations, and condition reports in coordination with Preparator and Registrar.
• Works closely with Preparator and Registrar to ensure the proper installation and reinstallation of gallery exhibitions, framing, packing and crating, and other collection and exhibition related projects.
• Attends and helps coordinate the Collections Management Committee meetings assisting with the agenda, minutes and collections information.
• Participates in task forces for special projects such as gallery renovations / reinstallations, designing and planning collections storage areas as required.
• Assists in supervising interns and volunteers as required.
• Attends staff, exhibition, curatorial, renovation and board meetings as required.
• Act as in-house rights and reproduction officer, creating contracts and granting rights when requested.
Exhibitions
• Acts as project manager of all exhibitions, coordinating incoming temporary exhibitions that RPM rents/borrows from other museums and exhibition services, from booking to deinstallation.
• Reviews contracts for all exhibitions.
• Schedules incoming and outgoing transportation for such exhibitions
• Maintains certificates of insurance, condition reports, etc. for all such exhibitions
• Coordinates with Curator of Art and Curatorial team about potential availability of exhibits, shares plans, layouts, design, technology aspects of incoming temporary exhibits.
• Coordinates with Marketing department to request exhibit vinyls, text panels, and banners.
• Act as proofreader for exhibition labels. Spanish translation may be requested.
• Acts as hands-on project manager during installations, leading a team of 5-10 people.
• Oversees the ongoing maintenance of exhibitions while they are on display, in coordination with the Preparator and Registrar.
• Oversee RPM’s Traveling Exhibition Program which sends exhibits to other institutions. Act as a reliable and responsive primary point of contact for borrowers, managing contracts, invoices, shipping, sharing all relevant exhibit information with borrowers, and maintain touring exhibit calendar. Pack exhibits and retrofit crates as needed. Acts as courier as needed.

Qualifications and Experience
• Minimum of five years of collections management and exhibition experience
• M.A. in Museum Studies or similar, with a focus on collections or Museum registration; or commensurate experience.
• Judgment, tact, diplomacy, strategy, planning, assessment and evaluation, communication (written and verbal), general appearance, “people skills”
• Ability to develop and implement creative strategies to advance The Museum’s profile and outreach in the community
• Excellent planning, multi-tasking and organizational skills
• Ability to define and achieve goals and objectives
• Ability to work with Museum Director and other staff demonstrating sound judgment in decision-making
• Computer knowledge required
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 use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision
• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
• The employee is required to occasionally lift 50 lbs. or more.
Work Environment
Work environment characteristics 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 will rarely be exposed to weather conditions. In the instance of exhibition shipping, the employee may be required to be outdoors for several hours while loading or unloading an exhibition from a truck.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits:
• 401(k) matching
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Physical Setting:
• Office

Schedule:
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:
• Master's Degree (Preferred)

Experience:
• Collections Management: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:
• Reading, PA 19611 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
• Reading, PA 19611: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary range: $45,000 - $55,000/year

Email resume and cover letter to ashley.houston@readingpublicmuseum.org
(Posted 4/1)

Museum Educator, Reading Public Museum, Reading

The purpose of this position is to assist the growing number of educational programs at the Museum. The Museum Educator will report to the Director of Education and will be primarily responsible for presenting educational programs as well as visitor services. This includes but is not limited to student tours, summer camp programs, birthday parties, operating planetarium dome shows, visitor service operations, outreach programs, and assisting at other Museum events as additional staff as needed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and presentation of educational programs throughout The Museum, Planetarium and Arboretum.
• Using excellent customer service skills, establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public.
• Provide operational support for programming (includes evenings and weekends.)
• Assists with keeping exhibits and public areas safe and presentable to the public.
• Preparation of material packets for Museum sponsored educational activities
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education - preferred: Bachelor’s degree or higher in art, education, science education, history, museum studies or related field.
• Experience: Required experience working with children. Prefer experience managing and promoting programs and events and working with people of all ages. Experience working in a museum or cultural institution setting helpful as is experience working with volunteers.
• Required Skills: Strong organizational and communication skills, strong computer skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively, self-starter, strong research and writing skills.
• Required: Must be available to work weekends and evenings including overnights, and at least 10 hours a week.
• Preferred Skills: Knowledge of museum practices, and museum education standards, bilingual is a plus.
• Obtain successful child related clearances as required by the law, including Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Fingerprinting for Criminal Background Check.

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 use manual dexterity.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision
• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
• Must be willing to follow current Museum health and safety protocols.

Work Environment
Work environment characteristics 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 not normally exposed to weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is normally moderate.

Wage: Starting $15/hour

Deadline to apply: April 30, 2025

Please send cover letter and resumé to wendy.koller@readingpublicmuseum.org
(Posted 3/21)

Visitor and Membership Coordinator, Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

Classification: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Compensation: $17.15 - $19.00 per hour

About the Museum

The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh provides innovative and inclusive museum experiences that inspire kindness, joy, creativity and curiosity for all learners. We forge connections with artists, community partners and neighbors to work on behalf of children, youth and families. We have a vision to transform education. We believe people of all ages can benefit from different types of learning experiences.

Benefits:

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, and Life Insurance. Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick and Holidays). Floating Holiday, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Short and Long Term Disability. Free Museum membership. Parking at a discounted price.

Position Summary:

The Coordinator assists in the management of the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh Membership program, including stewardship of long-term member relationships. Helps to develop strategy and implement plans for membership growth and member retention, understanding the unique needs of member families and how they utilize the Museum. This position is instrumental in the planning of member events and member early opens. The goal of the admissions/visitor component is to ensure outstanding guest services are provided to all members and visitors to ensure a safe, efficient and friendly visit, and to educate the front desk staff on membership programs and benefits.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Admissions staff and other visitor services staff as necessary.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists in the management of the membership program and sales.
• E-commerce management - memberships.
• Trains and supports Front Desk Staff on the sale of memberships to visitors.
• Accountability for all cash and receipts.
• Supervising and coaching all admissions staff while Manager on Duty.
• Ensure the safety and security of visitors.
• Assist in the parking operation.

Membership

• Handles questions from members' in-person, via phone calls and through email.
• Oversees membership customer service processes including processing new and renewing museum memberships and acknowledgment letters.
• Maintains accurate database records.
• Assists with the creation and execution of member programs, member previews and other member events.
• Partners with the marketing and Communications team to support the implementation, promotion, and communication of robust annual programing, helps to create membership collateral, and supports the museums online social media and website presence.
• Works with visitor Services to ensure proper training on memberships program, policies, and procedures and strategies to increase on-site sales.
• Maintain visitor conversion rates.
• Seek out ways to create a more inclusive and diverse membership.
• Communicate with Siriusware/ Tessitura technical support as needed, including facilitating upgrades, training issues and resolving open issues as they pertain to admissions and memberships.

Admissions

• Serves as manager on duty (approximately 2-3 times per week) and is responsible for daily opening and closing of admission desk and retail store, including till accounting, variance documentation and reconciliation.
• Helps to cover the front desk when needed.
• Assists front desk with database and membership questions
• Train admission staff in all areas of membership sales and data collection.
• Responsible for following and implementing Museum policies and procedures.
• Daily customer service interaction and customer service management issues/decisions including accident/incident reports.
• Ensure admissions desk are prepared for all special events where desk is in use.
• Work with VS management team to ensure overall quality performance and efficiency at the admissions desk. Includes monitoring supplies, ensuring automated announcements are set properly, communication any guest issues and reporting any concerns on staff performance.
• Understand and be able to perform emergency procedures
• Participate in one museum committee.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time based on business needs and in support of the mission of Children's Museum of Pittsburgh.

Job Requirements:

Education: High school diploma or GED required, Bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience:

• At least two years in a customer service or fundraising role required, with additional preference for at least two years' museum experience.
• Experience with MS Office Suite required.
• Experience with SiriusWare / Tessitura, or another CRM preferred.

Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to work cross-departmentally
• Project Management

Physical Requirements, and Equipment Usage:

• This position is primarily sedentary in nature. No excessive physical effort required, however, the position may require lifting or moving items with assistance such as for events. It will be necessary to move about Museum in normal course of administrative and professional activities.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment, Hours of Work, and Travel Requirements:

• Tuesday - Saturday work week. Hours vary based on museum open hours. Occasional early or evening hours required for events.
• Duties will be performed in a museum environment, which includes interaction with the public and exposure to children and families.

Clearances:

• FBI fingerprints results, PA Child Abuse History Certification (Act 33) and PA State Criminal Check (Act 34) are required.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete our online application found at: https://pittsburghkids.org/about/careers-opportunities/careers/  
(Posted 3/18)

PT Weekend Manager, The American Swedish Historical Museum, Philadelphia

The American Swedish Historical Museum is seeking an outgoing and friendly team member to manage all aspects of the Museum’s operations and customer service needs on the weekends including serving at the Admissions Desk and Gift Shop. Weekend Managers also serve as ASHM staff representatives during rental events, supervising building safety and security issues and providing customer service to guests attending.

Responsibilities
▪ Greet and orient visitors with the Museum and help provide a positive experience.
▪ Operate the point of sale (POS) system at the Front Desk and Gift Shop.
▪ Answer phones and help direct any inquiries as needed.
▪ Maintain building cleanliness and safety.
▪ Monitor exhibition galleries and objects for potential security issues.
▪ Assist the Facility Manager during rental events.

Education and Experience
▪ High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
▪ Experience working in a museum, cultural arts, retail, or customer service setting.
▪ Excellent verbal communication skills.
▪ Understanding of best practices of customer service.
▪ Open weekend schedule availability and ability to work evening rental events.
▪ Ability to multitask.
▪ Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite and a POS system preferred.
▪ Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.

Work Schedule and Compensation
The regular work schedule for Weekend Manager shifts rotates and are from 11:45 am to 4:15 pm with an average of four to five days or 18-22 hours per month during the off-rental season. Evening work is required during the rental/wedding season from May through October. Rental shifts are generally Friday through Sunday beginning at 4 pm through midnight or 1:00 am for an estimated additional 20-30 hours per month. Rental hours vary based on bookings. Regular day-shift hours and museum events are compensated at $16 and evening rental hours at $18 paid bi-weekly.

About the Museum
The American Swedish Historical Museum welcomes everyone to explore cultural identity through stories of Swedes and all Scandinavians and to connect with a vibrant community dedicated to preserving and interpreting culture through celebrations, exhibitions, and opportunities to learn, experience, and grow.

Wage: $16-18/hour

To apply for this position, please send a letter of interest, along with your resume, to jobs@americanswedish.org with the subject line Weekend Manager. No phone calls please. The deadline for submission is April 7, 2025.

The American Swedish Historical Museum is an equal-opportunity employer. ASHM affirms its commitment and pledges its full support to equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.
(Posted 3/18)

Seasonal Visitor Services Representative – Susquehanna National Heritage Area, Columbia

JOB TITLE: Visitor Services Representative (Part-time, temporary position with no benefits, approximately 6-24 hours per week)

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is focused on weekend visitor services at Columbia Crossing River Trails Center between May and October. Visitor hours on weekends are 9 am- 5 pm on Saturdays and Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day. In addition to alternating weekends, some weekdays or evenings will be needed. Duties include interacting with visitors about local outdoor recreation and business information. Additional responsibilities include preparing rental spaces for private events, supporting educational programs, and carrying out routine daily chores and site upkeep.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Customer Service

• Study, understand, and communicate information relating to Susquehanna National Heritage Area (SNHA), Columbia Crossing, and the Northwest Lancaster County River Trail.
• Provide excellent customer service to guests and patrons, whenever interacting with the public.
• Actively encourage visitors to take advantage of SNHA program offerings.
• Process sales of merchandise including books, water, trail mix, and t-shirts.
• Monitor visitor activities and follow policies for enforcing rules and regulations.

Program Support

• Serve as a public ambassador and interpreter for SNHA to advance our educational mission, increase community awareness, and attract visitors.
• Coordinate program logistics and provide event support, confirming set-up details, procuring supplies, managing A/V needs, and other duties as required.
• Utilize registration software to register program participants.
• Present in-person programs under the direction of the Program Manager.
• Track, analyze, and report on program participation as directed by the Program Manager.

Additional Responsibilities

• Set up and clean up rental space including folding furniture for private events.
• Be an on-site staff person for private rentals.
• Complete office administrative tasks as assigned.
• Assist with routine daily chores and site upkeep.

REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of and experience in public programming implementation desirable.
• Must be able to work weekends and some holidays.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
• Must pass Pennsylvania Act 33/34 and FBI Clearances.
• Ability to work outdoors and in varied weather conditions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with co-workers, adults, and children.
• Good work ethic and ability to work without close supervision.

Send resume and availability information to Megan Salvatore at msalvatore@susqnha.org.
(Posted 3/11)

Seasonal Boat Tour Guide – Susquehanna National Heritage Area, Wrightsville

JOB TITLE: Boat Tour Guide (Part-time, temporary position with no benefits. Up to 30 per week.)

POSITION SUMMARY: Spend your Summer giving guided tours on the historic Chief Uncas and assisting visitors at the Zimmerman Center for Heritage! SNHA Boat Tour Guides interact with guests, present tour and safety information, and carry out routine chores and boat upkeep. Tours are offered Thursdays through Sundays with private experiences offered on other weekdays. This position is seasonal between May and October.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Customer Service

• Provides guided tours aboard the Chief Uncas as part of SNHA’s River Discovery Tour program.
• Studies and understands historical resource materials and information relating to Susquehanna Heritage, its programs, facilities, and the Susquehanna National Heritage Area.
• Help visitors make the most of their visit by answering their questions, and providing information about Susquehanna National Heritage Area’s tours, places to visit in the Heritage Area, etc.
• Provides excellent customer service to guests and patrons, whenever interacting with the public, partners, and Board members.
• Conducts guided tours of the center and engages the public in hands-on programming and interpretation.
• Process sales of merchandise using a point-of-sale system.
• Manages visitor use of the site, including enforcement of rules and regulations.
• Operate and drive 12-passenger van shuttle transporting visitors to and from SNHA Parking Lot and Klines Run Park.

Additional Responsibilities

• Complete office administrative tasks and historical research tasks as assigned.
• Set up and clean up for special events and programs as needed.
• Assist with routine daily chores and site upkeep.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work weekends and some holidays.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
• Physical requirements include the ability to move freely throughout the Chief Uncas vessel and assist passengers with boarding the vessel.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and willingness to learn new skills.
• Previous experience as a tour guide, docent, or educator is preferred.
• Comfortable navigating and performing boat tour duties ensuring the safety of all boat tour passengers and visitors. Training will be provided.
• Guides must have Pennsylvania Act 33/34 and FBI Clearances.
• Guides for SNHA’s boat tour program must pass a pre-employment drug screening and subsequent random drug screens through U.S. Coast Guard.

Send resume and work availability to Abigail Teaford at ateaford@susqnha.org.
(Posted 3/11)

Seasonal Boat Captain, Susquehanna National Heritage Area, Wrightsville

Boat Captain (Part-time, temporary position with no benefits. Multiple openings with flexible schedules up to 36 hours per week.)

POSITION SUMMARY: Spend your summer and fall giving SNHA’s River Discovery Boat Tours on our historic, USCG-certified passenger vessel, the Chief Uncas! Captain must be a United States Coast Guard (USCG) Licensed Master Captain to operate SNHA’s 55’ long, classic 1912 electric-powered boat. This gorgeous mahogany and white oak boat cruises with up to 24 passengers, a Tour Guide/Crew Member, and a Captain on 1-hour public tours of the Susquehanna River. SNHA also offers longer private cruises and specialty trips. Tours will be offered Thursdays through Sundays between late May and early-November, with private experiences offered on weekends and other weekdays. All tours depart from the Zimmerman Center for Heritage.

Training conducted by returning boat tour captains on Chief Uncas operations will occur for a time frame determined by the Boat Tour Manager. Captains must be comfortable working 3-9 hour shifts (sometimes in the evenings) on the Susquehanna River region known as Lake Clarke. Experience is required as well as the ability to successfully interact with the public. The position has flexible hours and weekend work is required. Employment will begin in April and extend through mid-November.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate a 55’ vessel with up to 24 passengers in compliance with all USCG rules and reporting requirements.
• Comply with all SNHA Boat Tour Operations standards related to touring, inspections, and operations.
• Ensure the safety of all passengers and crew members.
• Know Coast Guard safety procedures and emergency drills.
• Be able to comply with the USCG-required drug and alcohol program.
• Contribute to the development of manuals, policies, and protocols.
• Participate in boat preventative maintenance as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Boat Tour Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess a current USCG Master Captain's License for a Small Passenger Vessel Under 100 tons with experience operating a passenger vessel.
• Be punctual, hard-working, flexible, driven, energetic, and a good communicator.
• Must be a team player and be able to take direction of others.

• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and ability to travel using own vehicle.

Send resume and a copy of captain’s license to Abigail Teaford at ateaford@susqnha.org.
(Posted 3/11)

PT Operations Manager, The Daniel Boone Homestead Associates, Birdsboro

The Daniel Boone Homestead is a PHMC site administered by the DBH Associates, a 501(c)3 organization. The applicant/employee will be working for the Associates in a part-time Museum Operations Manager’s position, approximately 20 hours per week at $20 per hour. Responsibilities include weekend operations, opening and closing the site, historic house tours, managing volunteers, coordinating site rentals, some social media postings, and housekeeping duties.

Contact: Bradford L. Kissam, 610.823.7534, BradKissam@gmail.com
(Posted 3/11)

Manager of Constituent Engagement and Development, Tree of Life, Pittsburgh

Reports to: Chief Advancement Officer
Category: Full-Time

Position Overview:

The Manager of Constituent Engagement and Development will play a key role in fostering and enhancing relationships with The Tree of Life’s constituents, ensuring their engagement with the organization's mission and vision. This position is responsible for overseeing outreach efforts, managing logistics for public-facing events, and working closely with the Chief Advancement Officer to support development initiatives. The role will require strong communication skills, a passion for relationship-building, and a collaborative spirit to help drive the organization’s engagement strategy. While the day-to-day work of the position is hybrid, the person hired in this role must be based in or within regular commuting distance of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Key Responsibilities:

Constituent Engagement

• Build and maintain meaningful relationships with the Tree of Life constituents, including donors, volunteers, community leaders, and other key stakeholders
• Create personalized strategies to engage and retain current and prospective supporters.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive engagement plan to drive awareness and enthusiasm for the organization’s programs and initiatives.

Event Logistics and Planning

• Support and coordinate public-facing events such as donor events, community outreach activities, and programmatic initiatives.
• Manage event logistics, including location coordination, invitations, guest lists, and follow-up communications.
• Collaborate with the communications consultants to ensure event marketing and promotion are aligned with the organization’s goals.

Collaboration with Chief Advancement Officer

• Work closely with the Chief of Advancement to align engagement strategies with the organization’s fundraising and development goals.
• Support the development team in creating proposals, stewardship reports, and other materials that help build relationships and advance the organization's mission.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of donor cultivation and recognition strategies.

Data Management and Reporting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of constituent interactions, engagement activities, and event attendance.
• Track engagement metrics and provide regular reports on the effectiveness of outreach and relationship-building efforts.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Nonprofit Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in public relations, constituent engagement, or a related role, preferably within the nonprofit sector.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with a diverse range of individuals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with event planning, including logistical coordination and vendor management.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software.
• Access to reliable transportation.
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience in donor relations or fundraising.
• Knowledge of the nonprofit sector and its best practices for engagement and development.
• Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically.

Compensation

Salary range of $55,000 – $65,000 depending on experience and includes a generous benefits package.

TO APPLY

Please submit resume, cover letter, and references to jobs@thetreeoflife.org.
(Posted 3/5)

Development and Operations Associate, Tree of Life, Pittsburgh

Reports to: The Chief of Staff
Category: Full-Time

Position Overview:

The Development and Operations Associate will be a critical member of The Tree of Life’s fundraising team, with a primary focus on data management, grant tracking, and donor stewardship. This position is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented individual who thrives on building and maintaining strong record-keeping systems, understands the importance of high-quality data, and values excellent donor correspondence. The Development and Operations Associate will oversee database management, ensure timely and accurate gift processing, and play a key role in managing grants, reporting, and donor relations. The person hired in this role must be based in or within regular commuting distance of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Key Responsibilities:

Data and Donor Management

·         Maintain and manage the donor database, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality.

·         Process donations, generate timely and personalized acknowledgments, and track donor engagement.

·         Develop and maintain systems for tracking donor history, interactions, and giving trends.

·         Generate reports on fundraising progress, donor retention, and campaign success to inform development strategy.

Grant Management

·         Maintain an organized system for tracking grant deadlines, submissions, and reporting requirements.

·         Assist with preparing and submitting grant applications, ensuring alignment with funder requirements and organizational goals.

·         Track and document grant funding, ensuring proper allocation and compliance with grant terms.

·         Assist in writing reports for funders, compiling financial data and impact narratives.

Donor Stewardship and Correspondence

·         Draft and send donor communications, including thank-you letters, pledge reminders, and impact updates.

·         Support personalized donor stewardship efforts by maintaining accurate records of donor history and engagement.

·         Assist in planning and coordinating donor cultivation initiatives.

Financial and Fundraising Support

·         Collaborate with the finance team to reconcile donations, grants, and other revenue sources.

·         Assist in preparing financial reports related to fundraising campaigns, grant funding, and donor contributions.

·         Support the execution of fundraising campaigns, including annual appeals and digital fundraising efforts, by managing donor segmentation and outreach lists.

·         Support donor prospecting efforts, researching new grant opportunities and potential donors.

Collaboration and General Support

·         Work closely with the development, finance, and program teams to align fundraising efforts with organizational needs.

·         Assist with scheduling, meeting preparation, and other administrative tasks.

·         Occasionally provide event support, including some evening and weekend work.

Qualifications

·         Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit management, communications, or related field.

·         2-3 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising or development, with a strong understanding of donor relations and stewardship.

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with donors, volunteers, and team members.

·         Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

·         Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with donor management software.

·         Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

·         Passion for the mission of the organization and a commitment to advancing its goals.

Compensation

Salary range of $44,000 – $49,500 depending on experience and includes a generous benefits package.

TO APPLY

Please submit resume, cover letter, and references to jobs@thetreeoflife.org.
(Posted 3/5)

Education and Outreach Programming Manager, Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Easton

Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor (DLNHC) is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic individual to provide creative leadership and implementation for education and outreach programming.  DLNHC currently offers multiple education programs for schools including field trips in Hugh Moore Park (Easton), the Tales of the Towpath 4th grade curriculum taught in elementary schools throughout the region, a Cultural Ecology curriculum for high schools and colleges, upcoming trail field trips, and a soon to be released middle school curriculum based on DLNHC’s new graphic novel, Low Bridge, Everybody Down: The Life and Times of Jimmy Brown.  DLNHC also offers a variety of educational programs for adults and children including walks, lectures, tours, etc., with the goal of increasing awareness of the region’s nationally significant transportation and industrial history.  

The Education & Outreach Programming Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the DLNHC education programs for schools, groups, and individuals.  They will prepare content, interpretive materials, and program logistics by applying their knowledge of educational theory and learning styles.  They will spearhead ways to promote engagement with remote audiences by distributing educational content through appropriate technologies.  They will lead a team of paid and volunteer educators to deliver high-quality field trips and other activities throughout the year.  They will work on growing and marketing the existing programming as well as promoting new outreach programming. The position is a full-time role (40 hours per week) based at the DLNHC office in Easton. Attending preplanned outreach (tabling events, St. Luke’s D&L RaceFest in November, DLNHC Taste of the Corridor in May, etc.) events along with other occasional off-site work and evenings/ weekends is required. 

Salary: $48,000

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the position is open until filled.

Applications should be submitted at https://delawareandlehigh.org/about/team/ under
Employment Opportunities.
(Posted 2/22)

AWE Fellow, Independence Seaport Museum, Philadelphia

Start date: June 2-11, 2025          End date: August 15-22, 2025

The Delaware River Watershed Fellowshipis a 12 week, paid summer job opportunity designed to introduce young people from local communities to careers in environmental education. Fellows are hired at one of 20 environmental education centers across the Delaware River Watershed. Fellows participate in training sessions to help prepare them for a summer of helping people connect with nature and informing their local communities about issues affecting the Delaware River, the source of drinking water for 15 million people living in the region.

Independence Seaport Museum, a member of the Alliance for Watershed Education (AWE), is seeking to hire a Fellow from the greater Philadelphia area to help connect with local community members around protecting the Delaware River and its waterways.

Position Location: Independence Seaport Museum is located at 211 S. Columbus Blvd. The Fellow will spend much of their time in and around Penn’s Landing and on the Delaware River, in Old City Philadelphia.

Compensation: Fellows are paid $16.50/hr, 35-40 hours a week over the summer.

Duties:

-          Fellows will participate in a 3 day watershed education training, at the Pocono Environmental Education Center (overnight, June 11-13.) http://www.peec.org/ 

-          Fellows will help their host Center lead programs and activities, whether in-person or virtually, for community members and visitors to their site.

-          Fellows will attend in-person meetings with Fellows from other AWE Centers.

-          With guidance from their supervisor, Fellows will focus their efforts on a specific Capstone Project and present their work at the end-of-program Summit event (August 15).

-          Fellows will document their progress by completing a short log report every other week.

The Independence Seaport Museum Fellow will specifically:

– Assist with on-water programming.

– Lead (or assist with) environmental education programs both in the museum and on the docks.

–Assist with dock and fleet maintenance.

–Perform water quality testing.

–Develop an on-water environmental education lesson.

– With guidance from their supervisor and mentor, Fellows will complete a capstone project and present their work at an end-of-program Summit.

Qualifications and Experience:

-          Age 18+ by June 2, 2024 start date.

-          A background in environmental education is not required.

-          Comfortable working with youth and teen groups.

-          PA Child Abuse History Clearance required.

-          Willing to work outside in all weather.

-          A positive attitude and willingness to greet visitors and start conversation with strangers.

-          Occasional weekend hours required (please be specific).

-          Basic computer skills.

-          Experience on-water operating kayaks or rowboats preferred.

Essential dates:
– June 2, 2023: Fellow start date at Independence Seaport Museum (Fellows may arrange with their Supervisor to begin any time within the first week of the program.)
– June 11-13: Fellowship Orientation (overnight) at Pocono Environmental Education Center. (Meals, transportation and accommodations provided.)
– August 15: Watershed Fellowship Summit (location to be announced).
– August 22: Last day of Fellowship (Fellows may finish their term of service any time after the August 15 Summit as needed.)

How to apply:
Please complete and submit the application form linked below:

https://phillyseaport.wufoo.com/forms/ism-awe-fellow-application-form/

Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
(Posted 2/10)