The Barnes Foundation

The Barnes Foundation, operating within the Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos industry, is currently seeking to fill several positions. With a company size of 51-200 employees, the organization has three open positions available. The Barnes Foundation is actively hiring for the following roles: * **Director of Grantmaking Programs (FT/Hybrid):** This position involves working with the Executive Director of The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage to develop, evaluate, and evolve the Center's grantmaking to Philadelphia area arts and culture organizations and creative practitioners. Responsibilities include managing staff, overseeing grantmaking initiatives, and maintaining relationships within the arts and culture community. This hybrid position requires a graduate-level degree in a related field and seven years of experience in the arts and culture sector, or a bachelor's degree with ten years of related experience. * **Executive Coordinator: The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage (Hybrid):** The Executive Coordinator provides administrative and logistical support to the Executive Director's office. Key responsibilities include managing the Executive Director's calendar, maintaining files, preparing invoices, coordinating travel arrangements, and event planning. An Associate's or Bachelor's degree and three years of administrative experience are required. * **Horticulturist (On-site):** The Horticulturist supports the Horticulture Manager in all aspects of care and maintenance of the landscape at Calder Gardens. This includes hands-on maintenance such as weeding, planting, watering, and pruning. They also support public use of the site, work with seasonal staff, and manage volunteers. A high school diploma is required. An Associate or bachelor’s degree in horticulture or a related field is preferred. One year of relevant experience is required. This position's target start date is March 2026. The positions utilize a variety of technology for their functions. The Director of Grantmaking Programs leverages grantmaking, leadership, staff management, communication, critical analysis, interpersonal skills, program development, budget management, artistic literacy, networking, collaboration, capacity building, discretion, problem-solving, and cultural awareness. The Executive Coordinator uses administrative support, organizational skills, interpersonal skills, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, event planning, and travel arrangements. The Horticulturist uses horticulture, garden maintenance, plant health, weeding, planting, watering, pruning, integrated pest management, volunteer management, communication, teamwork, safety training, data collection, and irrigation systems. The Barnes Foundation offers a variety of work arrangements: * **Director of Grantmaking Programs:** This role is a hybrid position. * **Executive Coordinator: The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage:** This role is a hybrid position. * **Horticulturist:** This position is on-site at Calder Gardens. Here are some frequently asked questions about working at The Barnes Foundation and the current job openings: **1. What are the required qualifications for the Director of Grantmaking Programs position?** A graduate-level degree in artistic/cultural practice, business administration, or a related discipline with seven years of experience in the arts and culture sector is required. Alternatively, a bachelor's-level degree and ten years of related work experience is acceptable. Experience in arts philanthropy is highly desirable. **2. What are the working conditions for the Horticulturist position?** The Horticulturist position operates in Calder Gardens buildings and grounds. The role requires the ability to walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl, as well as traverse the gardens daily, working outdoors in all weather conditions, sometimes for extended periods. **3. What are the responsibilities of the Executive Coordinator?** The Executive Coordinator is responsible for managing the Executive Director’s calendar, maintaining files, preparing and monitoring invoices, coordinating domestic and international travel, event planning, and assisting with file archive and library organization. **4. What kind of experience is required for the Horticulturist role?** One year of relevant experience is required. **5. Is a background check required for these positions?** Yes, all positions require a Criminal Background-National clearance. The Horticulturist position also requires an MVR Driving Record.