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Careers at the Center

The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage (“the Center”) is a multidisciplinary grantmaker dedicated to fostering a vibrant and diverse cultural ecology in the Philadelphia region. The Center annually awards grants to organizations and artists, whose imaginative programs, events, and artistic work inspire audiences and make Philadelphia a thriving hub for culture.

Located in the heart of Center City, Philadelphia, we employ a small—but mighty—staff of talented and motivated people who share a deep love of arts, culture, and community.

Executive Director

Salary Range: $200,000-$275,000 annually
Full-time / Hybrid, Philadelphia 

The Executive Director (ED) holds primary responsibility and accountability for carrying out The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage’s vision and mission as a grantmaker and thought leader. The ED is responsible for the development, evolution, and implementation of organizational strategy; sets the Center's strategic agenda; and partners with its funder, The Pew Charitable Trusts, and its administrator, the Barnes Foundation. 

Russell Reynolds Associates has been exclusively retained for this search, and prospective candidates are invited to contact Russell Reynolds Associates directly. >Read the full job description for details

Program Officer for Fellowships

Salary Range: $78,000-$88,000 annually
Full-time / Hybrid, Philadelphia 

The Program Officer for Fellowships is responsible for advancing the ongoing grantmaking efforts of The Pew Center for Arts and Heritage to foster a vibrant and inclusive cultural community in Greater Philadelphia. The Program Officer will report to and thoughtfully partner with the Director of Grantmaking Programs on the planning and implementation of the Center’s annual Pew Fellowships in the Arts grant cycle, and in developing program strategy that actively generates ideas for capacity-building programming, editorial content, publications, and other activities that advance the Center’s mission.

How to Apply

The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage operates in partnership with the Barnes Foundation, which serves as the Center's employer of record. Applications to job openings at the Center are collected by the Barnes Foundation’s Human Resources Department. Click the job title for the full job description and to apply to an open position. Contact humanresources@barnesfoundation.org for additional support.

The Center is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, or any other protected characteristics. The Center complies with all laws, including but not limited to anti-discrimination laws, when making business decisions such as the awarding of grants, contracts, and fellowships in the pursuit of our charitable mission. 

The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage is funded by The Pew Charitable Trusts and operated in partnership with the Barnes Foundation.