Category: Executive Level

Director of Education: Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History

Key Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications:

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

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Salary range for this position is $70k – $90k, based on experience
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement plan, PTO
Education Level:
Bachelor’s Degree
To Apply

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

Marketing Director: Morven Museum & Garden

Minimum Salary/Hourly Rate:
$70,000.00
Maximum Salary/Hourly Rate:
$80,000.00

The Director must articulate a strategic vision that aligns overarching institutional brand, audience, and marketing goals with specific objectives for membership, general admission, special exhibitions, curatorial initiatives, educational programming, private events and Museum shop sales.

As a member of the senior leadership team, the Director will be a key voice in relation to the museum’s strategy, direction, and operation. This exciting role requires a unique combination of strategic and creative vision, visitor advocacy, revenue planning, data analysis, and leadership skills.

The Director will work across the organization with various stakeholder groups to identify target audiences and markets as well as the strategies to reach them, develop stories and content, and identify opportunities that will help Morven achieve the business objectives of the organization to increase membership and enrollment in all educational programs; to boost contributed income; to grow attendance to the Museum; and to support other revenue streams such as event rentals and retail sales.

Primary Job Responsibilities

Marketing and Social Media

  • Create and maintain a comprehensive museum marketing plan, budget, and timeline in collaboration with senior staff, board members and other stakeholders.
  • Use market research, traditional marketing techniques, social media, and other cutting-edge tools to achieve institutional objectives.
  • Develop and execute comprehensive short-term and long-term marketing plans and programs to support Morven’s membership, visitor, public & educational programs, and revenue goals.
  • Oversee the consistent use of the brand across Museum outlets, including the Morven website, social media, and printed materials.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with key business, community, strategic, and cultural partners; liaise with outside organizations to develop marketing and promotional opportunities. Determine target markets and create strategies to reach them.
  • Execute exhibition and program-related marketing promotions to engage existing, targeted, and new audiences.
  • Plan and oversee advertising and promotional activities, including print, online, electronic media, and direct mail in support of initiatives.
  • Create and schedule social media content based on institutional priorities, audience engagement, and current events by working interdepartmentally to source content from museum experts.
  • Measure the results of marketing and promotional programs and take corrective action to ensure the achievement of marketing goals within designated budgets.

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Chief Development Officer: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

For over 200 years, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) – the oldest art museum and school in the nation – has supported a close-knit community of curators, faculty, critics, scholars, museum professionals, and alumni and created a home for contemporary artists to reinvent tradition and make their own mark on the future. PAFA is a national leader in fine arts education that brings together artists and the public through exceptional teaching programs, a world-class collection of American art, major exhibitions, and widely accessible public programs.

PAFA’s museum is internationally known for its collections of American paintings, sculptures, and works on paper, and for its exhibitions that help to broaden the story of American art to include women and artists of color. Its archives house important materials for studying American art history, museums, and art training.

The education offerings at PAFA attract some of the most committed and promising art students from across the country and around the globe to study painting, drawing, printmaking, illustration, animation, and sculpture with a distinguished faculty of working artists. The school holds a position of national prestige, with cutting-edge studio and classroom facilities, private studios for students, a historic cast collection, and the opportunity for students to exhibit in a world-class museum.

WHY JOIN US?

PAFA is on the brink of a historic event. In 2026, we will be reinstalling our renowned collection, a momentous occasion that coincides with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This unique opportunity allows us to commemorate and celebrate America’s rich history while honoring the contributions of all Americans.

PAFA has been a significant part of America’s cultural and artistic heritage, paralleling the nation’s journey from its early years to the present day. The upcoming reinstallation, during PAFA 250, will highlight the academy’s extensive collection of American art and serve as a reflective pause to appreciate the nation’s past, celebrate its achievements, uncover the untold stories, and envision a brighter future for the next generation and beyond.

As we approach this historic milestone, PAFA 250 is committed to creating an immersive experience that bridges the gap between history and the present. We aim to showcase the evolution of American art and its role in shaping our national identity. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to engage with works that span from the early 19th century to contemporary pieces, each telling a story of resilience, innovation, and the diverse voices that have contributed to the fabric of our nation.

PAFA seeks an entrepreneurial and collegial fundraising leader to serve as the Chief Development Officer. Reporting to the President & CEO (who is also the Edna S. Tuttleman Director of the Museum), the successful candidate will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate will partner with PAFA stakeholders, including the Board of Trustees, senior leadership, faculty, curatorial team and staff, and colleagues to achieve strategic and campaign funding goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Chief Development Officer, in conjunction with the President & CEO, will direct and lead PAFA’s efforts to advance philanthropy, community understanding, and goodwill for the programs and priorities of the organization. With primary responsibility to expand funding, the CDO’s key responsibilities include:

Guided by PAFA’s mission, priorities, vision for the future, and organizational core values (education, community, traditions, stewardship, and diversity), execute and manage diverse activities that provide inspirational and effective fundraising leadership that promotes increased philanthropic support;

  • Understand the PAFA’s mission, culture, values, history, key stakeholders, programs and finances;
  • In partnership with the President & CEO, Board of Trustees, and Development Committee of the Board, establish a strategic vision for fundraising and development activities;
  • Serve as the chief development officer and lead the strategic expansion of the fundraising program, as well as the structure and staffing to make it successful;
  • Design and execute a long-term, comprehensive fundraising plan that is focused on increasing philanthropic revenue from individuals, foundations, corporations, and government;
  • Build and expand the planned giving program;
  • Partner with the President & CEO, board members, and volunteers to secure principal, major, corporate, foundation, and government gifts and grants;
  • Identify, engage, cultivate, and solicit a portfolio of prospects;
  • Communicate effectively with the Board of Trustees and draw on their talents, resources and ideas to enhance fundraising activities;
  • Ensure effective, ongoing, and productive communication with donors and donor prospects, including proper outreach, follow-up, and stewardship of donor relationships;
  • Lead and manage the development team, balancing staff resources and priorities to ensure that campaign and annual fund-raising goals for individual and institutional giving are achieved;
  • Systematically identify and build relationships with new sources of support and develop a national donor constituency;
  • Manage and mentor a team of professional staff: utilizing clearly defined goals, objectives, and transparent methods with which to measure success and instill the importance of stewarding all gifts in ways that strengthen donors’ interests in and satisfaction with PAFA.

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Director of Education and Public Engagement: Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art

BASIC FUNCTION:  Provides strategic leadership and management of Brandywine’s education and public programs team. Leads the creation of innovative educational and artmaking activities for youth and adults in a variety of formats, with a focus on museum education and art and nature programming. Supervises education staff and trains Museum docents and interpreters for the Museum’s historic properties, including the Andrew Wyeth Studio, N.C. Wyeth House and Studio, and Kuerner Farm.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Develops and manages public programs and other arts-related events in conjunction with temporary exhibitions and permanent collection displays.
  2. Collaborates with the Brandywine Conservancy staff to develop programming that supports the organization’s blended art and nature mission.
  3. Oversees the development of community partnerships to build audience engagement and expand Brandywine’s role in the greater Philadelphia region. Develops programs to support accessibility to the Museum in collaboration with community organizations, ensuring that the Museum is a resource to local communities.
  4. Hires, trains and schedules interpreters that provide tours of the Museum’s three historic properties.
  5. Develops and manages the Education department’s annual budget, ensuring sustainable allocation of resources.
  6. Works in close collaboration with the Development department to identify and pursue funding opportunities, including grants, donations, and other revenue-generating outlets, to meet budgetary goals.
  7. Creates print, digital, and hands-on interpretive materials in collaboration with the curatorial and marketing teams.
  8. Conducts research as necessary for program development.
  9. Cultivates and maintains relationships with art educators locally and nationally, keeping abreast of evolving trends in the Museum Education space.

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Director / Senior Director of Finance and Administration: Heritage Conservancy

Heritage Conservancy seeks a dynamic and effective leader to serve as Director or Senior Director of Finance and Administration.


DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core responsibilities of this position will include:

  • Financial Management, including:
    • Oversee financial tracking and reporting (internal and external)
    • Supervise Accounting Manager and Grants Manager
  • Human Resources Management, including:
    • Update and maintain Policies / Employee Handbook
    • Lead review of employee compensation and benefits
    • Oversee Hiring / Onboarding
  • Office Management, including:
    • Supervise Program Coordinator
  • Facilities Management, including:
    • Oversee relationship with caterer for events at Historic Aldie

Depending on the nature and level of the successful applicant’s skills and experience, this position may also include one or more of the following responsibilities:

  • IT Management, including:
    • Oversee relationship with IT vendors
  • Risk Management, including:
    • Manage both insurable and cyber risks
    • Oversee relationship with insurance broker and IT vendors
  • Working with the Conservancy’s Board of Directors, including its Finance, Audit, Human Resources, and/or Facilities Committees

The Director or Senior Director of Finance and Administration will report to the Conservancy’s President. This is a full-time position based in Heritage Conservancy’s office in Doylestown, PA.

QUALIFICATIONS & ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

  • Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of applicable experience in Finance, Human Resources, Nonprofit Administration, or related fields, or comparable education/experience.
  • Knowledge/experience in the areas of environmental conservation or historic preservation helpful but not required.
  • Experience with financial and data management, preferably in a nonprofit setting.
  • Ability to handle, independently and simultaneously, multiple and diverse responsibilities.
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills, contract negotiation and management skills, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong problem solving, time management, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to cultivate and manage constructive relationships with Heritage Conservancy’s Board of Directors, staff, advisors, funders, government officials, vendors, and others.
  • Commitment to Heritage Conservancy’s mission and high standards of conduct.

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Director of Development: Philadelphia Outward Bound School

Outward Bound is an international educational movement dedicated to the belief that people are capable of far more than they know. Founded in 1992, the mission of the Philadelphia Outward Bound School (POBS) is to change lives through challenge and discovery. POBS serves PA, NJ and DE and is one of 9 regional Outward Bound schools.A robust non-profit educational organization, in 2024 POBS engaged over 7,000 participants (youth and adults) in experiential education programs that inspire character development, leadership and service. Every Outward Bound program is built around a progression of activities, within a day or over multiple days, that delivers powerful life lessons by encouraging participants to safely and confidently step outside of their comfort zones, while engaging in spectacular natural environments.

POBS currently has a $3.5M annual budget, of which just over 50% is contributed. The balance is earned through tuition and fees for service.

SUMMARY

The Director of Development is a key member of the senior leadership team. Working closely with the Executive Director and Board of Trustees, they are responsible for setting and achieving annual fundraising goals. They have a strong track record in creating and managing an annual fundraising plan, including events and grants, and demonstrated success in achieving results; cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors; supervising a small staff; and engaging and supporting board and committee members to be effective ambassadors and networkers. Familiarity with the local funding community and with Outward Bound (or eagerness to experience programs first-hand) are important for success in the role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work with colleagues and key stakeholders, including the Board of Trustees, to promote a culture of philanthropy and help build fundraising skills within the organization;
  • Collaborate with the Executive Director to develop and implement POBS’s short term and long-range financial and strategic plans;
  • Create annual fundraising plan with goal to double current annual raise of $2M from corporations, foundations, events, government, and individuals for operating, capital projects, and special initiative support;
  • Be responsible for setting and achieving annual fundraising goals;
  • Prioritize major individual donors and work with current and emeritus board members and other ambassadors to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and prospects;
  • Manage own portfolio of major donors, and help keep Executive Director and board and committee members on track to meet engagement goals for their own portfolios;
  • Plan and manage all major fundraising initiatives and events, including biannual “Building Adventure” peer-to-peer fundraising rappel and annual donor appeals;
  • Create planned giving strategy to promote and facilitate legacy gifts;
  • Monitor and report regularly to colleagues and the board on the progress of annual and long-range fundraising;
  • Assess and recommend staffing and consulting structures required to meet goals; supervise and mentor 1-2 direct reports.

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Director of Finance & Operations: Youth Sentencing & Reentry Project (YSRP)

The Youth Sentencing & Reentry Project (YSRP) seeks to end the practice of prosecuting youth in the adult criminal legal system. In the meantime, YSRP seeks to lessen the duration and impact of adult criminal sentences on children and their families who are primarily low-income and Black and Brown. Through individual cases and systemic policy advocacy, we work to transform the experiences of children prosecuted in the adult criminal legal system, and to ensure that children who have contact with the adult system can return home and live full lives with dignity. We partner with court-involved youth, their families, and lawyers to develop holistic, humanizing narratives that mitigate the facts of each case in an effort to avoid adult incarceration and provide decision-makers with actionable alternatives. With a commitment to honoring our client-partners’ agency and self-determined goals, we make crucial connections to community resources, providing our youth and Juvenile Lifer client-partners with connections to supportive services including in the areas of education, healthcare, housing, and employment. Finally, we work to raise awareness of the issues that face young people in the adult criminal legal system and to reform the system. For more information about YSRP’s mission, values and work, please visit our website.

Position Description

YSRP seeks a dynamic Director of Finance & Operations to ensure effective management and oversight of the organization’s fiscal and operational health. The Director of Finance & Operations is a full-time, exempt, staff position that will be part of YSRP’s Management Team, composed of YSRP Directors of Mitigation, Reentry, Programs, Policy and Development & Communications. The position will work closely with members of YSRP’s Board of Directors and external partners. This is a strategic position with key responsibilities related to the management of our financial resources, our team, and our core operational processes. The position reports to the Executive Director.
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Executive Director: Patricia Kind Family Foundation

The Patricia Kind Family Foundation (PKFF) is a private family foundation grounded in the values and legacy of the late Patricia and Philip Kind and their families. Established in 1998, the Foundation reflects their deep commitment to service. Today, PKFF continues to be family-led, with a board comprised of multi-generational family members.

Since its founding, PKFF has awarded more than $65 million in grants to Philadelphia organizations with budgets generally less than $1 million. The Foundation funds organizations that are deeply embedded in their communities and led by individuals with lived experience or close proximity to the populations they serve.

Mission: The mission of the Patricia Kind Family Foundation is to financially support Philadelphia organizations that help those struggling daily with racial and economic injustices. The Foundation encourages practical and caring community solutions to poverty through supporting direct service, capacity building, and mission related investments. This includes helping individuals and families obtain physical and mental health care and related human services, such as food, shelter, clothing and education. We strive to have the greatest possible impact with all of our assets.

The Patricia Kind Family Foundation is looking for its first non-family member Executive Director—a leader with lived experience with the historically marginalized Philadelphia communities that the Foundation supports. This person will have relationships with local nonprofit partners, funders, and community leaders and will be eager to cultivate new relationships that will help grow and continue the Foundation’s impact in Philadelphia. They will create a welcoming, inclusive workplace and ensure the Foundation’s mission is carried out effectively.

The Executive Director will oversee all operations: grant-making, budgeting, mission-aligned investing, funding partnerships, and board collaboration. They will have experience with and be comfortable handling interpersonal relationships with care and professionalism. Strong ethical standards, deep integrity, and a steadfast commitment to equity and inclusion are essential.

Learn more about the Patricia Kind Family Foundation: https://pkindfamilyfoundation.org/

Patricia Kind Family Foundation (PKFF) is an equal opportunity employer. ProFound is representing PKFF in its search for an Executive Director.

Please email applicant resumes and nominations to: PKFFsearch@profound.eco
If you would like to submit a cover letter, please email it to: PKFFsearch@profound.eco

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OST Program Director: Philadelphia Arts in Education Partnership

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Full-Time OST Program Director to lead, manage and oversee the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) After-School and Summer Program. In this role, the Program Director will take charge of youth recruitment, enrollment, and retention efforts, ensuring strict compliance with program contracts. Additionally, the Program Director will recruit, interview, train and manage teaching artists. The position demands a strong commitment to curriculum development and implementation, focusing on delivering engaging, high-quality activities that foster STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math), Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), and Career-Readiness for youth in grades 3-8.

About Philadelphia Arts in Education Partnership (PAEP)

The Philadelphia Arts in Education Partnership’s work is in service to the field of arts in education. PAEP advances best practices through the design and implementation of arts in education programs building the capacity of teachers and artists to integrate the arts across the curriculum.

The Program Director will oversee the 21st Century Program at the following elementary and middle schools:

  • James G. Blaine
  • Anna L. Lingelbach
  • Andrew J. Morrison
  • Penrose
  • Allen M. Stearne
  • William H. Ziegler
  • Castor Gardens
  • General George G. Meade

Essential Qualifications:

  • Must have reliable transportation and the ability to travel to worksites across multiple locations.
  • Ability to travel within the Philadelphia area and overnight travel to attend mandatory statewide and national conferences or training sessions.
  • Ability to attend occasional weekend and evening events for training, meetings, and program activities.
  • Must have experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
  • Must have supervisory experience and the ability to effectively redirect youth exhibiting challenging behaviors.
  • Ability to work under pressure, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines while handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
  • Proven ability to manage programs and implement curriculum, including planning, organizing, and ensuring the effective delivery of educational and enrichment activities, while also training and supporting staff to ensure program success.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to think creatively and adapt quickly, demonstrating a proactive, self-starting approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Must be able to attend and successfully complete CPR/First Aid certification.
  • Must pass background checks, including PA State Criminal, Child Abuse, National Sex Offender Registry, and FBI fingerprinting.

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Director of Community Education & Engagement: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Ready to make a difference in the arts community? PAFA seeks a dynamic Director of Community Education and Engagement Programs to lead and innovate in adult programs, museum education, and youth/family events. This key role involves overseeing non-credit academic programs, managing educational activities and events, and collaborating with local cultural organizations to promote PAFA’s mission to celebrate the transformative power of art and art making. If you have a passion for arts education and community engagement, this is your opportunity to shape the future of arts learning!

ABOUT PAFA

Founded in 1805, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is America’s first school and museum of fine arts. Located in the center city of Philadelphia, PAFA is intimate in scale with a strong sense of community. PAFA offers several non-degree and certificate in studio art and art appreciation programs. PAFA’s museum has an outstanding collection of American art, and the museum actively collects and exhibits contemporary art, including work in new media. Additionally, PAFA is home to the Brodsky Center, a print and papermaking center focused on the creation of innovative editions by contemporary artists.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Because we were the nation’s first art museum and art school, we believe PAFA has a moral obligation to ensure that every member of our community can study and work in an environment where they feel a sense of belonging. We have the additional obligation of ensuring that our community reflects that rich tapestry of beauty and diversity that surrounds our world. We are committed to modeling diversity and inclusion for the entire arts, cultural and educational sector, and to maintaining an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all. PAFA is committed to maintaining an inclusive learning environment, and a diverse community of students, faculty and staff.

PAFA is an equal opportunity employer. Women and diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply to work in our pluralistic community.

POSITION: Director of Community Education and Engagement

Reporting to the Chief Academic Officer, the Director oversees all community education and engagement programs with a focus on adult programming, museum educational programs, and youth and family programs and events. The Director coordinates and promotes all non-credit academic programs and activities and manages the distribution of adult programs and tour materials.

The Director will support and oversee all programming activities of the Center for Art Education, including the Tour and Docent Programs, Family Arts Academy, and PAFA Summer Art Camp. They will maintain database, mailing lists, and website content for adult programs and tours. Working with the Visitor Services and Finance departments, the Director will generate and compile accurate and timely attendance and participation reports/records. They will collaborate with local cultural partners and community organizations to promote the programs offered at PAFA.

This is a grant-funded, three-year position that is eligible for all PAFA employee benefits.
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