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

Facility Maintenance Technician

REPORTS TO: Director of Facility Operations

STATUS: Full-Time, Hourly

HOURS: Tuesday- Saturday, 8:00-4:00PM, with flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends, and on-call hours

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 Facility Maintenance Technician who is responsible for the maintenance, repair and security of building and grounds.

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Part-Time Positions

Security Associate

REPORTS TO: Director of Facility Operations

STATUS: Part Time, Non-Exempt– Flexible Schedule

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

This is a part-time, hourly position reporting directly to the Director of Facility Operations at Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts. The Security Officer shall be responsible for the general security of buildings and grounds. Provides escort services and other basic public assistance services as needed and performs routine security and public safety patrol duties within assigned areas. Remains alert to emergencies and provides first-line response, emergency management and/or referral if required.

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Internships

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

  • A complimentary Family membership to Whitaker Center
  • 15% discount at Whitaker Center sponsored events
  • Banking partnership with Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union and Members First Credit Union
  • Downtown parking options
  • Generous Vacation and Personal Time Off
  • PPO Health Care Plan, Dental, Vision and Prescription
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • 401K Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Opportunity to purchase supplemental policies through AFLAC