Author: Laura Henrich

Senior Officer, Philadelphia Research and Policy Initiative – Pew Charitable Trusts

The Philadelphia and Scientific Advancement Program

The Philadelphia and Scientific Advancement program houses all of Pew’s grantmaking initiatives, including three that support scientific research nationally and internationally-the Pew Biomedical Programs, Pew Fellows Program in Marine Conservation, and Lenfest Ocean Program-and those focused on supporting thriving communities in Pew’s hometown of Philadelphia. In Philadelphia, our grants support health and human services nonprofits, artists and arts organizations, and public spaces that make the city a better place to live for everyone. We also perform research and policy work on local issues such as housing, jobs and the economy, poverty, and demographics to help inform discussion on important issues facing the city, and, more broadly, strengthening Philadelphia’s appeal to visitors and residents alike.

Philadelphia Research and Policy Initiative

The purpose of the Philadelphia research and policy initiative (PRPI) is to enable policymakers to identify and enact policies and practices that improve city government and the well-being of the city’s residents by conducting rigorous research regarding important challenges and trends facing Philadelphia. Central to this policy work is the production of timely, well-documented reports on these issues for the benefit of policymakers, the news media, and the public at large.

Working directly with stakeholders, the initiative conducts in-depth research, looking beyond the city and region for relevant information from comparable locales. Our approach includes: (1) researching important policy topics and solutions; (2) analyzing administrative, demographic and polling data to benchmark progress; (3) holding policy-oriented convenings; (4) engaging extensively with policymakers and influential stakeholders before and after convenings to increase the impact of our work and consider promising solutions; and (5) making direct policy recommendations.

Examples of the initiative’s work are available at www.pewtrusts.org/philaresearch.

Position Overview

 

In consultation with the project director for policy and other senior leadership, the senior officer, Philadelphia Research and Policy Initiative, leads the development and implementation of strategies to leverage research, convening, and policy engagement tools to inform and enable Philadelphia policymakers. The senior officer brings a strong strategic focus to Pew’s policy engagement activities on fiscal policy analysis and government performance, among other topic areas, contributing the right mix of outreach, policy research, and Pew’s national expertise and resulting in actions taken by policymakers, institutional actors, and civic and advocacy groups. The senior officer leads teams of colleagues in pursuing policy engagement strategies on specific topics. The ideal candidate will also have strong writing skills with experience conceptualizing and producing various types of publications for external audiences.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds and with lived experience related to the issues PRPI works on are strongly encouraged to apply.

This position, based in Pew’s Philadelphia, PA office, will participate in Pew’s core in-office days on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and will have flexibility to work from home the remainder of each week.

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Operations Manager: Live Like Blaine Foundation

The Live Like Blaine Foundation, a small but growing nonprofit organization, is seeking an energetic and detail-oriented person to organize and oversee daily operations of the organization. This Manager position is 10 hours/week and reports to the organization’s Executive Director. The position allows for a mix of in-office and remote work.

The Manager supports the Executive Director in the implementation and monitoring of the organization’s day-to-day activities. The responsibilities are wide and varied; they require the ability to learn quickly, be a team player, and remain flexible. The ideal candidate is hard-working, a strong multi-tasker and extremely organized. Nonprofit software platforms experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

General Responsibilities: 

  • Ensure daily administrative tasks are done in an effective and efficient manner to keep the organization running smoothly
  • Support the Executive Director in tracking revenue and expenses
  • Track and acknowledge donor activity
  • Support the ED in the planning and coordination of fundraising events
  • Review and manage contracts, agreements and policies in conjunction with ED
  • Oversee vendor relationships
  • Maintain up-to-date subscriptions and information on organization’s web-based applications, technology and software

Program/Fundraising Responsibilities:

  • Assist with annual programs
    • Coordinate logistics for location, insurance and attendance/participation
    • Assist with applications and interview process and schedule
    • Coordinate participant evaluation plan and work with researchers to interpret data
    • Order supplies and materials as needed
  • Maintain calendar and to-do lists
  • Assist with fundraising events
    • Coordinate logistics for location, insurance and attendance/participation
  • Track ticket purchases and sponsorships
  • Order supplies and materials as needed
  • Maintain calendar and to-do lists
  • Coordinate volunteers

Financial Management Responsibilities: 

  • Track the day-to-day expenses of the organization
  • Process donations and update donor database
  • Track donations received from various funding sources and keep monthly records
  • Provide monthly reports to bookkeeper

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Program Officer: Independence Media

Independence Public Media Foundation (IPMF) is a private foundation focused on moving resources within the Philadelphia region toward community-owned media and internet, and catalyzing movements for justice through narratives that educate, inspire, and encourage action toward a more liberatory future.

Role Summary: The Program Officer is responsible for leading the development and implementation of the foundation’s grantmaking, and collaborating with other program team members around evaluation and capacity building, in support of the foundation’s program strategies for achieving its mission and vision.

This is a full-time, exempt position requiring 40 hours of work per week. This is a manager level position, with an annual salary range of $105,300 – $144,000 based on qualifications, experience, and references. Apply by Friday, April 4, 2025. Application Instructions

Visit www.independencemedia.org/careers to learn more and apply.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy Development and Insights

  • Leads the interpretation and implementation of the foundation’s program strategies consistent with vision and goals of foundation, in partnership with other program team members and president.
  • Makes recommendations for updates or adjustments to the foundation’s program strategies based on in-the-field experience and feedback.
  • Continually maps funding landscape to inform strategies that move
  • Remains current on national and regional issues/trends and best practices serving as a resource to the president, board, and fellow staff.
  • Elevates the foundation’s program work through regular public communications and attending networking events, panels, conferences, and other convenings that drive the foundation’s work forward.
  • Contributes to the foundation’s profile and influence by sharing essays, making presentations, and participating in conversations focused on community-centered philanthropy
  • Supports the foundation’s Learning Team, a group of board and staff members, whose role is to steward the organization’s learning agenda and track progress toward the foundation’s vision and mission.

Grantee Support & Program Implementation

  • Oversees a portfolio of grantees and programs.
  • Co-leads the implementation of the foundation’s three grantmaking cycles each year and discretionary program funds in collaboration with IPMF’s other Program Officer.
  • Co-manages an annual, multi-million dollar grantmaking budget
  • Builds trusting relationships and actively works with communities to identify and support strategic media organizations and infrastructure, and media making projects and initiatives, while also identifying gaps in the landscape that need to be addressed;
  • Communicates the foundation strategies and application processes to applicants and current grantees;
  • Coordinates and leads check-in meetings with grantees throughout the year;
  • Stays connected to the progress of grantees and is proactive in supporting the success of organizations and ecosystems;
  • Collaborates with other program team members to ensure complete and accurate grantee information for compliance and documentation purposes and as an important practice in reflection, learning, and knowledge transfer;
  • Prepares memos to share program-related information and recommendations to board and staff;
  • Contributes to building the foundation’s capacity building opportunities and convenings of grantees for professional development and/or networking purposes.
  • Provides input and guidance on community-centered philanthropy practices related to programmatic work (e.g. regularly reviews template of grant application with a trust- based lens, seeks feedback from grantees, etc.)
  • Regularly shares and celebrates compelling grantee stories, ideas, and accomplishments;
  • Consistently interacts with and seeks to build networks among community members, grant recipients, prospective grantees, and individuals in the media sector, as well as other funders, key policymakers, and those whose work influence and affect media policy and social change, builds coalitions where appropriate.

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Senior Director of Community-Based Programs & External Relations: Temple University

Reporting to the Assistant Dean of College Access and Persistence, the Sr. Director of Community-Based Programs and External Relations will lead and manage all aspects of the Community-Based programs within the Intergenerational Center (IGC), which will be configured within CEHD’s new Center for urban education in Fall 2025. The Community-Based programs are currently Grandma’s Kids, Family Friends, Future Focus, Temple Cares, DEEL Fellowship, Jumpstart, Thread, and educator diversity initiatives. The Sr. Director will additionally have direct oversight of any future community-based programs. Currently, the direct reports number 5 and the entire team includes 8 full-time, 1 part-time and many student staff members and volunteers.

The Sr. Director independently performs highly complex work, including but not limited to, personnel management; grant award implementation and project oversight; and design and facilitation of the Center’s external relations strategy and activities.

The Sr. Director will oversee sponsored project implementation for community-based programs within IGC and will work in conjunction with the College of Education

and Human Development’s research administration, finance, and human resource teams regarding sponsored project budgeting, finance, reporting, and staffing. The Sr. Director will lead the development of grant applications and reports for the community-based programs within their portfolio.

Additionally, through Fall 2025, the Sr. Director will lead research and planning efforts for the design of the new Center which will house the College Access and Persistence unit and IGC and other additional programs that focus on equity within and access to high-quality and diverse learning and leadership opportunities in education for people across the lifespan. The Sr. Director will meet with various constituents to seek feedback on the Center’s mission, vision, and activities. The Sr. Director will manage the Center’s collaboration with faculty of the Urban Education program primarily and the other academic programs within CEHD secondarily.

Upon the Center’s launch, the Sr. Director will be responsible for directing the Center’s External Relations efforts: identifying all constituents across the Center, tracking community interactions, representing the Center at various community meetings, developing external-facing reports and materials including the design of and content for the CEHD website and social media channels, developing and facilitating programs and opportunities that showcase the Center’s efforts and projects, and identifying and leading opportunities for the Center’s collaboration with the community in events, committees, etc.

The Sr. Director serves as a member of senior leadership for the Center, directly supporting the Assistant Dean of College Access and Persistence, alongside the Sr. Director of Pre-College Programs and Internal Operations. This senior leadership will help guide the decision-making of future directions for the Center regarding grants to pursue, collaborations to initiate or maintain, personnel matters, etc. Additionally, the Sr. Director will provide professional development and coaching to all staff across the Center to ensure that all personnel and programs operate with culturally relevant and sustaining approaches and practices. The Sr. Director will ensure that all Center staff understand the Philadelphia community that we serve and engage with and respond to constituents and participants with respect, empathy, care, and collaboration.

Required Education & Experience:

  • Master’s degree in education or related field and at least 6 years working directly in related experience including work experience in a senior level in the education and/or grant management fields. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills & Abilities:

  •            Demonstrated analytical skills
  •          Ability to work with large financial data sets.
  •          Demonstrated proficiency with spreadsheet and database software programs.
  •          Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office. ·
  •          Demonstrated management skills, including planning, negotiation, supervisory, and communication skills.
  •          Excellent interpersonal skills
  •          Ability to interact with diverse constituent groups.
  •          Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and work under tight deadlines.
  •          Ability to travel state and nationwide occasionally.
  •          Ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary.

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Group Sales & Community Access Manager: McCarter Theatre Center

POSITION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The position of Group Sales & Community Access Manager is charged with increasing audience attendance at the full range of McCarter programming by initiating and cultivating relationships with new and returning group audiences.  Success will be measured by the achievement of an annual revenue goal for group sales and student matinee income, as well as by meeting established benchmarks as project lead for McCarter’s Stage Door Access program, which provides free or low-priced tickets to the regional community thru engaging and stewarding McCarter’s relationship with a roster of social-service organizations, schools, charities and other partners.

The ideal candidate will be a “connector” who embodies an enthusiasm for theatre and live performing arts.  They will be motivated both by the thrill of a sold-out performance that achieves sales benchmarks, and by a genuine desire to make attending the arts economically accessible for all.

This position will collaborate with all members of the Marketing, Communications & Ticketing department, working closely with the Sales Concierge to identify prospects and solicit sales.  If you’re ready to make an impact by building audience relationships, expanding access to the arts, and increasing attendance at our performances, join us to connect communities with McCarter’s inspiring programming alongside a passionate and dedicated team!

Essential Functions & Duties:

  • As its primary function, this role leads group sales strategy and outreach to meet established sales/revenue goals for the season; targets existing buyers and identifies new prospects; and works with the Box Office to ensure group orders are fulfilled and paid on schedule.
  • Builds relationships with communities, organizations and businesses to promote specific events and McCarter as an institution.
  • Leads the promotion and sales efforts for McCarter’s student matinee program, including coordinating direct mail and email campaigns with the Marketing team, and making direct outreach to schools and community groups.
  • Works with director of marketing & audience strategy and the marketing team to identify target audiences for specific events and programs and makes direct outreach to identified communities, organizations or individuals.
  • As the project lead for the development and implementation of the Stage Door Access Program, actively seeks and cultivates a roster of social-service organizations, schools and charities as program partners – stewarding program relationships, managing inventory allocations, processing ticket requests, tracking program data and preparing reports on program usage and impact.
  • Works closely with McCarter’s front of house manager and Box Office team to share information regarding Audio Described, ASL interpreted, Open Captioned and Relaxed Performances through outreach to groups and organizations that serve individuals and communities for whom these programs might remove a barrier to participation.
  • Represents McCarter at external events to increase visibility and awareness of the institution within the community.  Collaborates with the communications director to identify opportunities and plays a lead role in planning, executing and personally staffing McCarter booths at community events.
  • Prioritize safe working practices while embodying McCarter’s safety and community expectations policies to maintain a secure environment for all staff, patrons, and guest artists.
  • Engage in the ongoing work of fostering an equitable and inclusive environment at McCarter. Actively seek ways to improve work practices to ensure greater accessibility, representation, and belonging for all, while upholding and exhibiting our stated values of ‘justice and joy, beauty and belonging.’

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Director of Accounting: Science History Museum

The Science History Institute is seeking a full-time Director of Accounting to plan, direct, and coordinate all aspects of the Institute’s accounting, audit, financial, and regulatory functions and systems. The Director of Accounting will support the Chief Financial Officer with systems and processes to manage the organization’s endowment and investment managers. This position will also establish and maintain a strong system of internal controls designed to mitigate all forms of risk, ensure the accuracy of reported financial results, and ensure reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles. Other duties include supervising a Staff Accountant and Accounting Specialist. This position requires a minimum of three days a week in the office.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Minimum of seven years of accounting experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting
  • Demonstrated proficiency using accounting software; experience with Financial Edge (FE NXT) highly desirable
  • Strong interest in automating manual operations
  • Minimum of three years of supervisory experience
  • Strong proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint)
  • Ability to work both independently at times and as part of a collaborative team
  • Strong project-management skills, including the ability to successfully manage multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of staff

To be considered for this position, please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to the link provided:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=dfce6b34-cb4a-4e83-92c4-02266321bf25&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US&jobId=545196
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Public Programs and Event Manager: Friends of Auburn Heights/Marshall Steam Museum

The Friends of Auburn Heights, Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit organization established in 2004 and dedicated to sparking discovery and creating lifelong memories. The Friends own and maintain the Marshall family’s extraordinary collection of antique automobiles along with the Auburn Valley Railroad and operate the Marshall Steam Museum (in partnership with Delaware State Parks). The mission of the Friends of Auburn Heights is to connect generations to foster excitement for Auburn Valley State Park, steam-era technology, and American life at the dawn of the automotive age.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Public Programs & Events Manager directs the development, refinement and delivery of a wide range of programming efforts, taking the lead role in the museum’s interpretive strategy and marketing efforts. Responsible for children’s on-site and outreach programs as well as an established lineup of public events, this position takes the lead in creating new engagement opportunities that expand the visitor experience and reach new audiences, working closely and collaboratively with the Executive Director and with museum volunteers.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Development and Delivery

  • Create and implement educational programs (including outreach and on-site) that align with the organization’s mission
  • Research and evaluate community needs to develop relevant programming

Event Planning and Management:

  • Organize and oversee programs & events (on-site and in the community)

Exhibitions:

  • Oversee exhibit planning and implementation, to include outsourcing design and construction, as needed
  • Update museum displays to reach new audiences and encourage repeat visitation
  • Seek exhibit partnerships for loaned objects

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Assistant Public Programs Manager: Chanticleer

Chanticleer is seeking an Assistant Public Programs Manager to lead and enhance the visitor experience at our renowned public garden. This role oversees the Visitor Services team, manages daily operations, and collaborates with leadership to create a welcoming, educational, and service-focused environment. If you’re passionate about hospitality, public engagement, and strategic program development, this is a great opportunity to grow with us!

This exempt, full-time position requires a flexible work schedule that includes weekends and holidays during Chanticleer’s open season. Hours of arrival and departure will vary depending on the needs of the organization.

About Chanticleer:

The Chanticleer Foundation is a non-profit organization that operates a 50-acre public garden in Wayne, Pennsylvania, USA.  Chanticleer opened to the public in 1993 and welcomes over 65,000 visitors annually from April through October. The garden has over 5,500 taxa and is recognized as a leader in horticultural display, design, education, and environmental stewardship. The Chanticleer staff work in a professional, team-oriented, and smoke-free environment. Continual training and education are encouraged.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Supervise, assist in hiring, train, and schedule the Visitor Services team
  • Ensure smooth daily operations, including ticketing, season pass sales, parking, and guest safety
  • Oversee visitor services platforms, including ticketing, reservations, and e-commerce
  • Manage Chanticleer’s season pass program
  • Oversee group tour reservations, tour guide training, and scheduling
  • Develop strategies to increase revenue from tours and retail sales
  • Supervise merchandise inventory, purchasing, and online/onsite sales
  • Track and report visitor data, attendance, and sales performance
  • Manage visitor communications, including website updates, social media, email marketing, and press releases
  • Develop visitor materials and publications
  • Collaborate on interpretive programming and visitor engagement strategies
  • Work closely with other departments to support events and public programs

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Executive Director: Asian Arts Initiative

Connecting Cultural Expression and Social Change

Asian Arts Initiative (AAI) isn’t just an arts organization—it is a powerhouse for creativity, community, and cultural transformation. Nationally recognized and rooted in Philly’s dynamic arts scene, AAI is where storytelling meets social change. From electrifying performances to thought-provoking exhibitions and groundbreaking artist residencies, AAI creates spaces where intercultural artists’ voices shine and cross-cultural connections thrive.

Now,  AAI is looking for a visionary Executive Director (ED) to take the helm, amplify its impact, and lead the organization into an exciting new chapter of artistic and social justice innovation. This is more than a leadership role—it’s an opportunity to shape the future of a beloved, community-driven arts hub.

Who AAI Is

Founded in 1993 to address racial tensions and uplift underrepresented voices, AAI continues to build bridges between diverse communities through the arts. At the heart of its mission are six core values: the inherent creativity of all people, encouraging individuals to use art as a tool for personal and public storytelling; open-mindedness, fostering cross-cultural exploration and breaking down rigid boundaries; and community-mindedness, ensuring that AAI’s work is deeply rooted in the voices and social contexts of the people it serves. AAI is also driven by a belief in art as a means of social change, using creative expression to challenge present realities and imagine new possibilities. It is committed to equity and access to power, striving to rebalance structural disparities and uplift underrepresented voices. Finally, AAI prioritizes Asian American leadership, nurturing emerging leaders within the organization while welcoming allies from all backgrounds.

Its vibrant, multi-use arts space in Philadelphia’s Chinatown North serves as a creative incubator—home to galleries, a black box theater, event spaces, and artist studios—where these values come to life. Whether through high-energy youth workshops, socially engaged artist residencies, or dynamic exhibitions, AAI is a place where culture, activism, and storytelling collide to shape a more just and inclusive future.

What AAI Does

AAI is a sanctuary for artists, a home for community groups, and a catalyst for conversation. On any given visit you can catch a visual arts exhibition, music concert, literary discussion, film screening, or genre-defying performance art. Our long-running youth programs empower the next generation through mentorship, creative exploration, and leadership training. We work in our community to present innovative public art, hold block parties and community fairs, and work closely with politicians and organizations to advance place-keeping initiatives that build community through the power of art. Together we build the creative future we all deserve—one that’s just, inclusive, and brimming with possibility.

Why AAI?

AAI is more than an arts organization—it’s a movement. Under the leadership of Anne Ishii (2018–2024) and now Interim Director Dave Kyu, AAI has grown into a innovative, welcoming, and financially solid institution with a current annual budget of over $2M and significant cash reserves. AAI’s tight-knit, passionate team of 19 thrives in a culture that values humanity, equity, and creative risk-taking.

This is your chance to be part of something bold. Whether you’re an artist, an activist, or a leader ready to create momentum, AAI is the place to turn vision into action.

To Apply

Asian Arts Initiative is excited to partner with TSNE on this search. If you have questions or suggestions for potential candidates or referral sources, please share them with our search partner, Mimi Brunelle at mbrunelle@tsne.org

Click here for the complete leadership profile and application guidelines or to apply now

Director of Development and Marketing: Montgomery Theater

About the role:

In partnership with the Executive Artistic Director, the Director of Development and Marketing (DODAM) will be tasked with the development and marketing implementation for the Montgomery Theater, located in Souderton, PA. Development responsibilities include management of individual giving campaigns, corporate giving, grant writing, and special fundraising events. Marketing responsibilities include strategizing and implementing email campaigns, social media, print materials, managing special offers, and additional advertising as needed.

1. DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS

  • As an advocate of the theater, the DODAM develops strong relationships with patrons, donors, professional organizations, other theaters, and community leaders
  • Responsible for all giving including individual, corporate and sponsorship
  • Responsible for the grant-writing process, including 6 annual grants and approximately 2-5 additional applications per year
  • Plan, organize, and attend all fundraising events

2. MARKETING

  • Oversee and prepare advertising, publicity, press releases, and production literature in partnership with the Marketing and Production Coordinator
  • Develop and execute promotional plan for educational programming
  • Database and website management
  • Grow existing subscription program
  • Coordinate and promote special events

3.  ADMINISTRATION

  • Oversee administrative staff and volunteer personnel
  • Manage space rentals
  • Various other administrative tasks

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