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: Technical and Exhibits Manager
REPORTS TO: Director of Production
STATUS: Full-Time, Exempt
HOURS: Rotating Schedule based on events
LOCATION: Harrisburg based
The Technical and Exhibits Manager is a cross-departmental position responsible for the daily technical operations throughout Whitaker Center including planning, installation, and maintenance, with a primary focus on Sunoco Performance Theater. In the UPMC Science Center, this position plays a critical role in planning and managing the upkeep and maintenance of exhibits. This hands-on position encompasses a wide range of tasks, including sound design, basic lighting design and knowledge, electrical, carpentry, painting, and general repair work. Additionally, the Technical and Exhibits Manager manages traveling exhibits installation and maintenance, ensuring that all displays are well-maintained and engaging. An ideal candidate communicates clearly and efficiently, manages multiple productions and events in different phases of completion, and can successfully lead employees to complete their tasks efficiently and safely. A critical aspect of this position is the ability to develop innovative solutions that leverage available resources and emerging technologies to enhance the impact of events and exhibits and the overall guest experience.
Part-Time Positions
TITLE: Part Time Interactor
REPORTS TO: Education & Science Center Manager
STATUS: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
HOURS: Flexible; evening and weekend availability a must.
LOCATION: Harrisburg based
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
Our Interactors are responsible for working directly with Science Center and/or Innovation Zone guests to facilitate their learning and enjoyment. You’ll be responsible for helping guests have a safe, fun, educational AND interactive experience! You also play a key role in monitoring the condition and operation of the science center’s and innovation zone’s exhibits and public areas as well as helping keep spaces safe, clean and in good working order. Other responsibilities include serving as a Host to our groups during their visits. If you are interested in working directly with the public and our guests, have experience working with children and can demonstrate the ability to understand STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) topics, we are interested in hearing from you!
TITLE: Part Time Events Coordinator
REPORTS TO: Events and Entertainment Manager
STATUS: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
HOURS: Flexible; evening and weekend availability a must.
LOCATION: Harrisburg based
About The Role
The Part Time Event Coordinator role is responsible for planning and implementing a year-round calendar of events and programs that advance the mission of Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts while providing an exceptional client and guest experience. You will be essential to driving revenue, building community relationships, and ensuring smooth and efficient events from start to finish. If you are interested in being part of a guest-focused and mission-based team, we are interested in hearing from you!
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.