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
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.
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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.
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Summer Seasonal Positions
TITLE: Summer Camp STEAM Lead Teacher
REPORTS TO: Director of Education
STATUS: Full-Time Temporary, Non-Exempt
HOURS: Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm during our summer camp weeks
Summer Camp Staff Orientation: June 16-18, 2026
Summer STEAM Camp Weeks: June 22-August 14, 2026
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 are seeking enthusiastic individuals to lead the delivery of hands-on learning to our summer campers. The Lead Teacher delivers educational programming for Summer Camps; assists children in having a safe, fun, and educational experience; presents educational lessons, activities, and demonstrations; and facilitates science center exploration time.
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TITLE: Summer Camp Counselor
REPORTS TO: Director of Education
STATUS: Full-Time Temporary, Non-Exempt
HOURS: Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm during our summer camp weeks
Summer Camp Staff Orientation: June 16-18, 2026
Summer STEAM Camp Weeks: June 22-August 14, 2026
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 are seeking enthusiastic individuals to help deliver hands-on learning to our summer campers. The Camp Counselor assists the Lead Teacher with delivering educational programming for Summer Camps; assists children in having a safe, fun and educational experience; helps to present educational lessons, activities, and demonstrations; and facilitates science center exploration time.
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:
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.