Open Positions
Join the small but mighty team at the West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance / Paul Robeson House & Museum. From neighborhood outreach to national coalitions, we connect and inspire a diverse community of neighbors, volunteers, students, activists, civic leaders, and more. Together, we create opportunities for learning, collaboration, and deeper engagement with cultural heritage. Join a team that values curiosity, service, and the power of knowledge to ignite change.
Deadline to apply: Saturday November 21st, 2026
General Requirements:
- Please email the following to director@paulrobesonhouse.org, with the subject line: Application for [Role Title]:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Interview Process:
- 2–3 interviews
- Two professional references required upon hiring
- Background/clearances upon hiring
Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director
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WPCA seeks a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support the Executive Director and assist with the day-to-day administrative operations of the organization and museum.
The ideal candidate is resourceful, professional, dependable, and committed to supporting a mission-driven organization. This position offers an opportunity to gain experience in nonprofit administration, grant management, museum operations, and community engagement.
Program Coordinator
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About the Project
The Paul Robeson Programming Residency, funded through the William Penn Foundation, will
reconvene the Arts Council, host three multi-month Artist Residencies, expand museum
programming, and deepen community engagement. Through workshops, exhibitions,
performances, educational activities, and public events, the project will engage students, youth,
artists, and community members while advancing the legacy of Paul Robeson. Working in
partnership with local schools, neighborhood organizations, and cultural institutions, the
initiative will strengthen the museum’s role as a vibrant center for arts, culture, education, and
community dialogue in West Philadelphia.
Position Summary
The Program Coordinator will oversee the planning, coordination, implementation, and
documentation of programs and community engagement activities associated with the West
Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, The Paul Robeson Programming Residency and public
programming initiatives. This position will work closely with Resident Artists, Arts Council
members, community partners, youth docents, and museum staff to ensure successful program
delivery and meaningful community participation. The Program Coordinator will serve as the
primary point of contact for program logistics, communications, scheduling, and reporting, and
will play a key role in strengthening partnerships and expanding community engagement.
Volunteer Opportunities with the Archive
The Paul Robeson House Museum archive is both a preservation initiative and an active experiment in community-based cultural heritage. We center the voices, experiences, and knowledge of those who have sustained Paul Robeson’s legacy and the cultural history of West Philadelphia, and we seek partnership with community members, scholars, artists, and cultural workers who wish to uplift and continue this work. Please see more information about how to get involved below.
