Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library

Our Visitor Services team members are often the first faces guests see when they visit Winterthur. They are a wealth of information about what is going on around the estate and love connecting our guests to programming that will resonate with them. We are hiring Museum Greeters as we ramp up to celebrating spring! For more information, or to apply, click here: https://lnkd.in/eYaUhHX2

📣 Applications for Winterthur Institute 2025 (March 30 – April 11) are open! Join a select cohort for this immersive experience at Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library that includes lecture-discussion, hands-on seminars, field trips, and research opportunities - developing knowledge of American decorative arts and key skills in cultural heritage study. Generous SCHOLARSHIPS are available. For more information about access to Museum collections, staff expertise, Library resources, and gardens during Winterthur Institute, see WinterthurInstitute.org. Or reach out to me directly; I am delighted to discuss your application. #WinterthurInstitute

We are ringing in the new year with another fantastic internship opportunity for summer 2025! The Family Programs Intern supports Terrific Tuesday, Winterthur’s summer program for families with children aged 3 to 10. The intern works with Winterthur staff to design hands-on activities that engage visitors with Winterthur’s resources through imaginative and creative play. Terrific Tuesdays complement Winterthur's rotating exhibitions. The intern will work closely with museum staff and external partners to ensure each week’s activities highlight the stories of featured objects and artists while introducing visitors to both traditional and contemporary materials and means of making. In 2025 programming will connect with the upcoming exhibition Almost Unknown, the African-American Picture Gallery, inspired by William J. Wilson’s 1859 essay and guest curated by Dr. Jonathan Michael Square. Compensation: $15.99 Work Schedule: 28 hours per week, 9 AM - 4 PM Monday - Thursday; 10 week internship; June 2nd start date https://lnkd.in/eSzEkkxt

It is never too early to start thinking about summer 2025, better known to some as Internship Season! The Winterthur Garden Internship Program began in 1991 and is a continuation of Mr. du Pont’s educational background and lifetime of experience in horticulture, landscape design, and estate management. The mission of the program is to help educate the next generation of horticulturists and environmental stewards while preserving and maintaining Mr. du Pont’s spectacular treasure that is the Winterthur Garden and Estate. This year, internships are available in the following areas: · Horticulture · Natural Lands Stewardship All interns work a 35-hour week from 7:00 am to 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday. They also have the option to work an additional five hours per week. Interns receive a wage of $15.00/hour and qualify for free housing on the property. Interns work closely with experienced staff, practice horticulturally and environmentally sound techniques, and learn to appreciate the history and design of Mr. du Pont’s beloved garden and estate. Interns also participate in a number of educational activities including weekly trainings and tours, plant identification classes, and field trips to public and private horticulture destinations in the greater Philadelphia region. See this link for more information and to apply: https://lnkd.in/eYaUhHX2

With nearly 1,000 acres of rolling meadows and woodlands, including a 60 acre naturalistic garden, our horticulture teams works on a variety of landscapes. Our Arboriculture and Natural Lands team is looking for a Natural Lands Technician to join them! This role will assist with the maintenance and management of Winterthur’s extensive natural landscape, including its meadows, woodlands, streams, ponds, wetlands and wildlife. They are also responsible for the care and oversight of Winterthur’s livestock. For more information, and to apply, please use this link: https://lnkd.in/e5V8Wvui

We are hiring a Communications Manager! There is so much happening at Winterthur, and our Communications Manager makes sure the world knows about it. https://lnkd.in/eSxx6QAk Click on this link for more information, or to apply: https://lnkd.in/gHkts69H

We are hiring a new Exhibitions Preparator! Our amazing exhibits, such as "Transformations: Contemporary Artists at Winterthur" and "Ann Lowe: American Couturier," are a big draw for guests visiting Winterthur. Our Exhibitions Preparators are instrumental in their success! Exhibitions Preparators support all technical aspects of the exhibition process from early planning through completion, including exhibition design development and drafting plans for some small installations, coordinating, and executing gallery construction and exhibition build-out, and ensuring the safe handling and installation of artworks. Click here to apply, or for more information: https://lnkd.in/gHkts69H  

Non-profits like Winterthur rely on grants to support a number of small and large projects that keep our beautiful estate running and providing the best service we can to our guests. We are pleased to announce an opening for an Assistant Director of Grants Management! The Assistant Director of Grants Management will play a key role in the Development Department in meeting and exceeding an average annual goal of $500,000. This position advances and supports the organization’s efforts to secure foundation, state, and federal funding support, including: locating funding sources, preparing grant proposals, communicating with and coordinating among internal and external stakeholders, and fulfilling all reporting requirements. Click below to learn more! https://lnkd.in/gHkts69H

There is so much to know and learn about Winterthur! The majority of our guests receive their first introduction to our history and collections from our engaging and knowledgeable guides. With summer coming to a close, we are ramping up for increase in visitation that comes in the fall! We have openings for three positions on this amazing team: Museum Guide (part time) - Museum Guides lead visitors through pre-selected rooms within the Winterthur House. Museum Guides will be trained to provide the Introductory Tour, seasonal tours, and special topic tours. Estate Guide (part time) - Estate Guides lead narrated tram tours of the garden and estate, guide garden walks, and provide lightly interpreted estate shuttle transportation. Tour Program Assistant (full time) - Individuals in this role engage visitors in the house, galleries, and garden to bring a cohesive and vibrant interpretation of the entire Winterthur estate. In addition, Tour Program Assistants serve as Lead Guides, coordinating interpretive activities on assigned days. Tour Program Assistants make significant contributions to tour content, format, and training materials. This involves intensive research, writing, collaboration, and knowledge of visitor experience and interest. Click the link below to learn more about these positions and apply: https://lnkd.in/e5V8Wvui

Our Museum Public Safety Officers fill a unique role in working directly in the collections to interact with guests and keep our collection safe. We are currently hiring for this full time role! Click here to learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/e5V8Wvui