Careers & Internships
Thank you for your interest in being a part of the Whitaker Center team!
Located on Market Street in downtown Harrisburg, Whitaker Center is Central PA’s premier destination for entertainment and education. From hands-on science in our UPMC Science Center, to a premium large format movie experience in Select Medical Digital Cinema, to live performances inside Sunoco Performance Theater there’s always something exciting going on at Whitaker Center! Join our team and help us further our mission of serving our community through education, entertainment and art.
If you have a passion for delivering excellent guest service and love the idea of working to fulfill a mission with a dedicated group of individuals, then we encourage you to apply. Whitaker Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Full-Time Positions
TITLE: Technical Director
REPORTS TO: Director of Production
STATUS: Full-Time, Exempt
HOURS: Rotating Schedule based on events
LOCATION: Harrisburg based
The Technical Director is a cross-departmental position responsible for the daily technical operations throughout Whitaker Center, including planning, installation, and maintenance, with a primary focus on Sunoco Performance Theater. This hands-on position encompasses a wide range of tasks, including sound design, basic lighting design and knowledge, and general theatrical maintenance work. Additionally, the Technical Director manages traveling exhibits installation three to four times per year and exhibit maintenance, ensuring that all displays are well-maintained.
An ideal candidate communicates clearly and efficiently, manages multiple productions and events in different phases of completion, and can successfully lead employees to complete their tasks efficiently and safely. A critical aspect of this position is the ability to develop innovative solutions that leverage available resources and emerging technologies to enhance the impact of events and the overall guest experience.
Please note that previous exhibits experience is not necessary, and in-house training will be provided by both the Whitaker team and outside exhibit companies during installation.
Internships
Whitaker Center is currently updating our internship program to provide a significantly improved educational experience for the student, the College and the Center. Please check back for new and exciting internship offerings!
For more information, email volunteers@whitakercenter.org.
Employment Benefits
Our employees enjoy these perks:
Full-time employees are eligible to participate in the following benefits:
We’re always looking for volunteers to serve as ushers and interactors at Whitaker Center. We offer great perks and flexible shifts!
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts is fundamentally committed to the principles of diversity, equal access, and inclusion in all aspects of its operations. This includes creating a welcoming accessible environment that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and where our staff, volunteers, guests and communities feel respected, welcomed, and valued.
Our goal is to empower our guests to improve our world through science, technology, and the arts. We believe every person deserves access to learning and exploring their creativity regardless of background.