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- none at this time

 

Part-Time Positions

TITLE:   Part Time Box Office Associate  
REPORTS TO: Box Office Manager
STATUS: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
HOURS: Flexible; evening and weekend availability a must. 
LOCATION:  Harrisburg based
OPPORTUNITY – About Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts  Join a team that is passionate about making a difference and helping our community thrive! Our mission is to serve as the center for scientific, artistic, cultural, and educational activities to enhance the region’s quality of life and economic vitality.
About the Role

We’re seeking a Box Office Associate who is dedicated to delivering excellent guest service and working in a fun and exciting environment. Our Box Office Associates provide information, sell tickets to events, work in our gift shop and concessions stand, answer phones, and serve as a positive first point of contact for our guests. If you are interested in working directly with the public and our guests, having experience working in a fast paced education and entertainment environment, we are interested in hearing from you! Candidates with retail experience (gift shop) are strongly encouraged to apply.

Click here to apply!

 

TITLE:   Part Time Educator  
REPORTS TO: Director of Education
STATUS: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
HOURS: Flexible; 20-25 hours a week, Tuesday-Friday availability a must
LOCATION:  Harrisburg based
OPPORTUNITY – About Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts  Join a team that is passionate about making a difference and helping our community thrive! Our mission is to serve as the center for scientific, artistic, cultural, and educational activities to enhance the region’s quality of life and economic vitality.

 

About the Role

We’re seeking an enthusiastic part-time educator to lead hands-on STEAM lessons at our science center. You’ll work 3 days per week delivering our signature curriculum to students in preschool through middle school . You’ll work alongside our experienced team to facilitate engaging, interactive learning experiences that inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators.

Click here to apply!

 

Intern Opportunities

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:

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    A complimentary Family membership to Whitaker Center
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    15% discount at Whitaker Center sponsored events
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    Banking partnership with Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union and Members First Credit Union
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    Downtown parking options

 Full-time employees are eligible to participate in the following benefits:

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    Generous Vacation and Personal Time Off
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    PPO Health Care Plan, Dental, Vision and Prescription
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    Flexible Spending Account
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    Life Insurance
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    Long Term Disability
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    401K Plan
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    Employee Assistance Program
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    Opportunity to purchase supplemental policies through AFLAC

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.