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Advance your career by working at The Franklin Institute!

In addition to plenty of volunteer and internship opportunities, we have part-time and full-time jobs available which are listed below.

Cover letters and resumes for part- and full-time jobs can be submitted to our Human Resources Department in a variety of ways:

  • Send via Postal Mail:
    • The Franklin Institute
      Attn: Human Resources Department
      222 North 20th Street
      Philadelphia, PA 19103
  • Fax to 1.215.448.1121.
  • Email employment@fi.edu, supplying in the subject line the position for which you are applying.
  • Deliver on-site to The Franklin Institute at the 20th Street Business entrance security desk or in the Bartol Atrium Information Desk.

If you are interested in a position but don't have a resume, you may fill out an Employment Inquiry Form.

You will be asked which job you are interested in. Please select a job from those listed below or your form will be discarded.

Provide your email address and the Employment Inquiry Form will be emailed to you immediately. Simply reply to the email and answer the questions. Your address will never be shared with anyone outside The Franklin Institute; we value your privacy.



Available Positions as of February 07, 2012



 


PHILADELPHIA SCIENCE FESTIVAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (PART-TIME)

The Franklin Institute, one of the nation's leading science museums, seeks a highly skilled Development Manager responsible for coordinating all aspects of Philadelphia Science Festival fundraising, including program development and creation of materials, prospect identification, solicitation, fulfillment, and stewardship. This part-time position will report to the Vice President of Development and work closely with the Development and Science Festival staff. Additionally, the selected candidate will work with other Philadelphia Science Festival partners to engage their participation in the fundraising process. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university and at least 5 years related experience, including strong practice in written and face-to-face solicitation, prospect identification, and management of the fundraising process. Familiarity with the region's corporate and scientific communities is helpful. Follow directions at the top of this page to submit your resume for consideration.


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ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:45AM-5:15PM

Position Description: The Franklin Institute is seeking a superior candidate for the critical position of Assistant to the President and CEO to provide support to the President's office. Key responsibilities include maintaining the President's daily schedule, coordinating travel arrangements, composing correspondence, maintaining office files and coordinating communication between key management staff. Position also has responsibilities related to supporting Board of Trustees. Qualified applicants should have a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 7 years experience in a fast-paced business office. Must be skilled in using computer software and systems and able to work with minimum supervision. Follow directions at the top of this page to submit your resume for consideration.


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DESKTOP SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-5:00PM, and on-site support rotation for weekend coverage.

Minimum Qualifications: Associates degree required, Bachelors degree preferred. 2-4 years in related role required. Strong customer service and analytical thinking/problem-solving skills are required. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft desktop operating systems, Microsoft Office Suite and IT Helpdesk operations are required. Experience with printer support, desktop imaging, and user account management (Active Directory) is desired. Experience with Adobe products and Macintosh desktop operation systems is desired.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Provides support to end users on a variety of issues. Identifies, researches, and resolves technical problems. Responds to telephone calls, email and direct requests for technical support. Documents, tracks, and monitors the problem to ensure a timely resolution, acts as advocate for the end-user within the IT department.


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PROMOTION MANAGER
Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week. Willing to work some evenings and weekends.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • BS or BA Degree Required
  • A minimum of 4 years experience in a related marketing field (advertising, promotions, media, event planning, or direct response)
  • Experience with cultural arts or themed entertainment is a plus
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Detail-oriented individual who is highly organized; independent, aggressive personality that is happy to work in a self-starting environment.
  • Excellent people skills and the ability to interact with a variety of audiences
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Power Point
  • Willingness to work non-traditional hours (weekends and evenings)

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Development of promotional tie-ins with other organizations/businesses.
  • Preparation of presentations to business and promotional partners.
  • Fulfillment of all marketing event coordination and all collateral and design efforts.
  • Coordination of day-to-day interaction, creative development, and negotiations associated with partners and with ad agency as applied to promotional tie-ins with the media.
  • Coordination with in-house design team on promotions and signage.
  • Administration of hotel partnerships.
  • Manage budgets associated with promotional partnerships, including processing of invoices and tracking all expenses.
  • Sales analysis of all promotional partnerships, including developing a full ROI strategy, goals and recap of all partnerships.
  • Monitoring all partners' execution on promotional elements. (ensuring coupons and posters are in place, etc.)
  • Negotiating media partner promotions in conjunction with the Marketing Director. Managing fulfillment of all promotional details, including but not limited to writing scripts, delivering tickets, trafficking spots and ads, managing creation of broadcast, print and electronic ad units.
  • Development (with Director of Marketing) of comprehensive marketing plans and initiatives for Science Center programs.most specifically Camp-In, Discovery Camp, TSS and Birthday Parties.
  • Promotion of TFI's goals to new audiences by:
    • Assuring the orderly planning, coordination, and execution of Community events sponsored by the Marketing Department (example: Community Night).
    • Developing and creating attendance driving and audience building events (examples: Race Car Day, Spooktacular, Spring Training Day).
    • Ensuring the success of events by assuming responsibility for the physical aspects such as coordinating transportation when necessary, coordinating food and beverages, staffing, guest speakers, entertainment/performers, scheduling space, audio/visual equipment, special activities, ticketing requirements and security.
  • Other tasks in support of the Marketing Department as assigned.


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DIRECTOR OF EXHIBITION AND CURATORIAL

The Franklin Institute, founded in 1824 and housed in its current building since 1934, has a rich and storied history. Today, the Institute is a premier science education institution and destination attraction, a spark to ignite curiosity in science and technology and a guide to science-related issues affecting the quality of our lives as we move forward into the new millennium. In the spirit of inquiry and discovery embodied by Benjamin Franklin, the mission of The Franklin Institute is to inspire an understanding of and passion for science and technology learning.

Reporting to the Vice President, Exhibit & Program Development, the Director of Exhibition & Curatorial is responsible for all aspects of an innovative exhibition and curatorial team that develops exhibition solutions, design support and curatorial care for museum needs. These needs include all in-house graphic design, exhibit development, design and implementation, as well as collections care and interpretation. The Director of Exhibition & Curatorial is to oversee and manage a staff that includes exhibit designers, graphic designers, exhibit developers, curatorial staff and technical designers as well as a large number of outside vendors, consultants and sub-contracts. A key function of this position is to direct large exhibit projects from development through to fabrication.

We seek an accomplished individual with a track record of demonstrated execution of creativity, interpretation and associated project development processes. The successful candidate will bring a passion for science, technology and innovation, as well as an appreciation for and/or experience with the work of a museum coupled with a business-like and strategic approach. This position requires an undergraduate degree in design or a related field and a minimum of 8 years experience in professional exhibit design management responsibility, preferably in such venues as science centers, themed entertainment venues, children's museums, zoological parks, or other visitor-driven, public cultural institutions. Proven skill in managing creative teams and large projects including interface with construction and operations is highly desirable.

To apply, please submit a current resume and letter of introduction to Kittleman & Associates, LLC at resumes@kittleman.net. For more information, please visit Kittleman's website at www.kittleman.net.

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ADMISSIONS SALES AND SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE I (TEMPORARY)
Unscheduled part time, 5-19 hours per week, including weekend, day, holiday and evening shifts. TEMPORARY THROUGH APRIL 2012 FOR GIANT MYSTERIOUS DINOSAURS EXHIBIT.

Minimum Qualifications: High school education; excellent cash handling skills; superior customer service and communication skills; computer and retail or ticketing experience preferred.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Operate POS or ticketing system to process visitor transactions; answer visitor inquiries and provide service to all museum visitors; handle cash and other forms of payment in a secure, orderly, and efficient manner; address visitor concerns to the best of ability; ensure involvement of supervisor or manager if needed to satisfy visitor needs; balance daily drawer total to within acceptable variance level; assist in daily maintenance of work environment, including stocking, organizing, inventorying, and other upkeep, to ensure an attractive and efficient appearance of workspace; attend all museum orientation and training programs; assist in Admissions or Retail during peak traffic periods, as directed by supervisor; become skilled in suggestive selling of museum memberships, merchandise, and programs; promote repeat visitation; attend museum theater shows, demonstrations, and events, and tour exhibit spaces; perform basic clerical duties as assigned, such as data entry, filing, and copying; work with supervisor to ensure that visitors, intentionally or unintentionally, do not receive more goods or services than what was purchased.

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