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: Chief Advancement Officer (CAO)
REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
STATUS: Full-Time, Exempt, Executive Leadership
HOURS: Monday through Friday 9am – 5pm, with flexibility as requested
LOCATION: Harrisburg based with travel as needed, occasional work remote
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
The Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) is a senior leadership role responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy that advances the mission of Whitaker Center. The CAO will oversee all aspects of the organization’s advancement activities, including donor engagement, philanthropic partnerships, fundraising campaigns, and external communications. This individual will work closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment between fundraising goals and the strategic objectives of the organization. The CAO will also play a critical role in cultivating a culture of philanthropy both internally and externally.
Part Time Positions
TITLE: Box Office Associate
REPORTS TO: Director of Events & Entertainment
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 the 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! Bilingual is a plus!
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.