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
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.
Part-Time Positions
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.
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.