Reports to: Manager of Facilities   

Position Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-Time   

Work Location: Onsite     

Position Summary   The Facilities Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the daily operations of Fleisher Art Memorial by ensuring that all campus spaces are safe, clean, and prepared for programs, classes, and events. This position is responsible for executing facility setups, routine maintenance, and building operations across a high-use, multi-purpose arts campus.    Reporting to the Manager of Facilities and working in close collaboration with Facilities, Education, and Operations staff, the Facilities Coordinator helps ensure that Fleisher’s spaces are functional, welcoming, and responsive to the needs of a diverse community of students, faculty, staff, and visitors.   This role supports a wide range of institutional activities, including arts education programs, exhibitions, and community events. It requires a high level of coordination, adaptability, and attention to detail in a dynamic, program-driven environment.      

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

 Facilities Operations & Maintenance 

• Execute the daily setup and breakdown of classrooms, studios, and event spaces based on program schedules, floor plans, and operational needs. 
• Maintain cleanliness and organization across all campus spaces, including restrooms, common areas, studios, and outdoor areas. 
• Perform routine custodial duties such as trash removal, cleaning, and general upkeep. 
• Support minor repairs and maintenance projects, including furniture assembly, painting, and basic building upkeep. 
• Assist with seasonal deep cleaning, space transitions, and reorganization between program terms. 
• Maintain classroom furniture, equipment, and storage systems to ensure functionality and safety. 

Campus Upkeep & Building Support 

• Assist with exterior maintenance, including snow removal, debris clearing, and basic grounds keeping. 
• Support preventative maintenance efforts and identify facility needs for follow-up. 
•  Help maintain overall campus organization, storage, and operational readiness.  

Safety, Security & Building Operations 

• Support building safety protocols, including emergency preparedness and fire safety compliance. 
• Perform end-of-day building closure procedures to ensure safety, security, and proper equipment shutdown. 

Event & Program Support 

• Support the setup and breakdown of institutional events, exhibitions, and community programs. 
• Assist with gallery installations and facilities-related event needs. 
• Review and complete internal work orders in a timely and organized manner. 
• Collaborate with staff across departments to ensure spaces meet program and event requirements. 

 Required Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience in facilities, maintenance, or building operations. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, program-driven environment. 
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Teams
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Comfortable working independently and across teams.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience working in a nonprofit, arts, or educational environment. 
• Familiarity with basic audiovisual equipment and classroom setup. 
• Experience supporting events or multi-use facility operations.    

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: 

Schedule: Full-time, onsite. Standard schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Evening or weekend hours may be required to support events or program needs.   

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 80 pounds and perform physical tasks, including standing, walking, bending, and lifting for extended periods.      

Compensation & Benefits: Hourly Rate: $21.00 to $23.00 per hour, commensurate with experience   

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays; paid time off; retirement plan options; professional development opportunities; access to Fleisher programs      

About Fleisher Art Memorial   

Founded in 1898, Fleisher Art Memorial is the nation’s oldest community-based art center, dedicated to making art accessible to everyone, regardless of economic means, background, or artistic experience. Located in Southeast Philadelphia, Fleisher provides affordable studio art classes, exhibitions, and community-based programs designed to inspire and empower.   

Fleisher Art Memorial is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), disability (physical or mental), genetic information, citizenship status, ancestry, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.   Rooted in our mission to make art accessible to all, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those from historically underrepresented groups, to apply. 

Reports to: Executive Director   Position Classification: Exempt, Full-time   Work Location: Onsite

Position Summary

The Director of Development and Communications is a senior leadership position charged with overseeing the success of Fleisher Art Memorial’s strategies in fundraising, brand awareness, and revenue-generating storytelling. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director will oversee a staff that represents key areas of Fleisher’s donor cultivation, corporate and foundation giving programs, and digital and print strategy for conveying impact and building audiences. 

Fleisher has a uniquely vigorous dedication to its mission and core values, recently ratified in a three-year Strategic Plan. The Director of Development and Communications will help advance that plan by overseeing a brand-focused communications and storytelling strategy to cultivate a thriving community of supporters. This position will lead strategies to share Fleisher’s values and mission impact in social and print marketing initiatives, lead Fleisher’s membership initiatives, oversee an already robust portfolio of Foundation and Government grants, and work in partnership with the Executive Director to steward major individual and endowment gifts to secure Fleisher’s future. Fleisher’s Strategic Plan also calls for reviews of its systems and software, member benefit programs, and long-term collaborations with other non-profits, and the new Director will have an opportunity to significantly shape Fleisher’s Development and Communications operations for the future. 

The Director should be a self-directed leader who can sell a vision for Fleisher’s future to both internal staff and external stakeholders, generate new opportunities to create excitement around Fleisher’s history and impact, and advocate for Fleisher’s values in a challenging political landscape. Fleisher has done important work in this area over the last three years, and the new Director joins the team when both institutional and individual giving initiatives have shown positive year-over-year growth, and will oversee a team of enthusiastic, already successful colleagues.   

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Development, Advancement, and Administration

• Sustain and build the infrastructure needed to grow the current $3.5 million budget through the solicitation of major gifts, individual gifts, memberships, government grants, special events, and corporate and foundation support.
• Provide strategic management for a team of three full-time staff as well as contracted consultants (when appropriate) to integrate the institutional work of Development and Communications strategies in alignment with the 2025-2028 Strategic Plan.
• Lead a comprehensive review and revision of Fleisher’s membership program and benefits.
• In partnership with the Executive Director, coordinate and deepen the work of the Board of Directors, including board recruitment, governance oversight, annual giving, and integration with staff/programs in other departments. 

Donor Cultivation

• Supervise a Manager of Individual Giving in the development of a pipeline of members and mid-level individual donors.
• Partner with Executive Director to identify and qualify new prospects for major giving and implement a permanent legacy giving strategy for the future.
• Oversee the work of an Events Coordinator in implementing a robust series of external rental events that introduce new individual organizational partners to the institution and provide significant unrestricted funds. 
• With the Events Coordinator, implement annual fundraising events, including the Founder’s Award Celebration, that highlight Fleisher’s impact and raise significant unrestricted funds each year.

Annual Giving & Campaigns

• Oversee the planning and execution of two annual giving campaigns, including direct mail, digital appeals, and peer-to-peer initiatives.
• Lead the team in crafting compelling donor and member-centric appeals, impact stories, and campaigns that align with Fleisher’s voice.

 Stewardship & Engagement

• Oversee strategic process for stewardship touchpoints, including timely acknowledgments, impact updates, member communications, and donor recognition.
• Lead the execution of cultivation gatherings that celebrate art, build community, and highlight Fleisher’s mission in action.
• Oversee accurate record-keeping in the CRM database, ensuring timely processing of gifts, memberships, renewals, and acknowledgments.
• Generate regular reports on Development activities, revenue progress, and retention rates for both external campaigns and internal, Board-led reviews.

 Collaboration & Integration

• Partner with program staff to connect donors and members with the stories and impact of Fleisher’s classes, exhibitions, and community-based work.
• Serve as an advocate for donors and members across the organization, ensuring their voices and experiences shape Fleisher’s culture of engagement.

 Communication and Marketing

• Guide the development of tailored cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies that inspire generosity and foster authentic connections.
• Supervise a Coordinator of Digital Marketing in the development of social media and web strategies that enhance Fleisher’s visibility for potential students and supporters.
• Oversee a Communications strategy that aligns with Fleisher’s 2025-2028 Strategic Plan, with a focus on impact, storytelling, and relationship development with potential supporters (including both students and donors). 

 Required Qualifications:

• 5-8 years of professional fundraising experience, including budget management, financial reporting, and revenue forecasting. 
• Demonstrated success in grants management and grant writing.
• ·Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build authentic, long-term relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to convey impact and inspire generosity.
• Experience managing donor/member databases (eTapestry, Raiser’s Edge, or similar CRM preferred).
• Proven ability to design and execute donor/member campaigns and engagement initiatives.
• Strong project management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple deadlines and coordinate cross-functional tasks.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and Fleisher’s mission of making art accessible to all.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in arts/culture, community arts, museums, or education; familiarity with the Philadelphia philanthropic landscape a plus.
• Comfort with prospect research tools and methods and with board/development committee engagement.
• Experience with digital fundraising platforms and email/marketing tools (e.g., Mailchimp/Constant Contact, Classy/Donorbox/GiveLively); light design skills (Canva/Adobe Express).

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Work is primarily performed in an office setting, with the option for remote work one to two days per week, as appropriate.
• Some evening and weekend hours for donor/member events and meetings.
• Prolonged computer use, meetings, and occasional lifting/transport of materials

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary range: $85,000 - $90,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Please note that Fleisher provides salary transparency in its job postings to eliminate inconsistencies that arise from negotiations. 

Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays; generous vacation, personal, and sick time accruals; and more. 

About Fleisher Art Memorial

Founded in 1898, Fleisher Art Memorial is the nation’s oldest community-based art center, dedicated to making art accessible to everyone, regardless of economic means, background, or artistic experience. Located in Southeast Philadelphia, Fleisher provides affordable studio art classes, exhibitions, and community-based programs designed to inspire and empower.

Fleisher Art Memorial is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), disability (physical or mental), genetic information, citizenship status, ancestry, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Rooted in our mission to make art accessible to all, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those from historically underrepresented groups, to apply.

ColorWheels is Fleisher’s mobile art studio, launched in 2012 and delivering creative experiences directly to community members in neighborhoods throughout Philadelphia.

The van is equipped with the tools and supplies needed for Fleisher’s teaching artists to guide community members in hands-on, culturally inspired mini-workshops, collaborative public art projects, and demonstrations of art techniques.

Fleisher Art Memorial (FAM) is excited to announce the call for entries for the 48th exhibition season of the Wind Challenge. Established in 1978 as The Challenge and now known as the Wind Challenge, Fleisher's annual juried competition is committed to enriching people’s lives through art by featuring the work of exceptional artists living in the region. Artists living within a 450-mile radius of Philadelphia are welcome to apply. 

For this series, nine selected artists will be featured in a trio of Wind Challenge Exhibitions—each featuring three artists—to be hosted at Fleisher in 2027. The jurors for this year’s competition are SEAN STAROWITZ and ALPESH PATEL. The selected cohort of artists will work closely with the Director of Exhibitions in curating their work and exhibition-related programming.

The Wind Challenge Exhibition Series is made possible thanks to generous support from the Wind Foundation.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants are reviewed in a two-stage selection process:

Round 1: Jurors review submitted artwork online. From this initial review, finalists selected to advance to the second round will be notified via e-mail or phone call by May 15, 2026. 

Round 2: Finalists deliver one original artwork to Fleisher the week of May 18, 2026, to be reviewed along with their original image submissions by the jurors. Installation artists being considered as finalists will be encouraged to come to Fleisher for a site visit if interested in submitting a specific proposal for the Fleisher galleries. The resulting round 2 submission could include a plan for the space and/or physical work related to the proposed installation). During this round the jurors will select 9 artists to be part of the Wind Challenge 2027. They will also assign the exhibiting spaces in our gallery (please note that there are three available spaces with different dimensions).

FINAL NOTIFICATIONS to selected artists sent by Friday, June 12, 2026. 

JURORS

ALPESH KANTILAL PATEL is an associate professor of global contemporary art at Tyler School of Art and Architecture and was previously a curator at large at UrbanGlass, Brooklyn, where they organized a series of exhibitions under the theme, “Forever Becoming: Decolonization, Materiality, and Trans* Subjectivity.” They are the author of Multiple and One: Global Queer Art Histories, forthcoming from Manchester University Press and Productive Failure: Writing Queer Transnational South Asian Art Histories (2017); coeditor of the dossier ‘conceptualizing TRANS-ASIA’ for ASAP/Journal (2024), the anthology Storytellers of Art Histories (2022), and a special issue of Nka: Journal of Contemporary African Art (2021) commemorating Okwui Enwezor, among other publications. Grants and fellowships from the Fulbright Foundation, Loughborough University, Arts Council England, Cranbrook Academy of Art, and New York University have supported their research. They are associate editor of visual arts, architecture, and art history for ASAP/Journal and an editorial advisory board member of the Getty Research Journal.

SEAN STAROWITZ Sean M. Starowitz has worked in a variety of community-based contexts, spanning more than a decade of socially engaged art practice. He uses archival research and public memory as material to reframe our current understanding of natural history and political imaginaries. Starowitz served as the Assistant Director of the Arts for the City of Bloomington, IN, during this time, he directed the 1% for the Arts program and managed cultural grants on behalf of the City. Prior to his work in local government, he was the artist-in-residence at the Farm To Market Bread Company in Kansas City and is a graduate of the Interdisciplinary Arts program at the Kansas City Art Institute. Starowitz has exhibited his work at Living Arts of Tulsa, KMAC Museum, and the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, as well as, numerous artist-run spaces. He has contributed writings to Proximity Magazine, Ruckus Journal and Belt Magazine. And has lectured at various universities throughout the US,  including Queens College, UCLA, Indiana University, University of South Dakota, SVA, and at American University in D.C.  In 2023, Starowitz received his MFA in Sculpture from the Tyler School of Art and Architecture. He currently lives and works in Philadelphia, PA, and spends his summers teaching at the Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts in Lexington, KY.

Sean Starowitz was a 2024 Wind Challenge Artist

ELIGIBILITY

• Applicants must live within a 450-mile radius of Philadelphia.
• Selected artists must not be showing the same major body of work in a local gallery or alternative space in the same year as the Wind Challenge exhibition.
• Selected artists must be available to install their work, participate in the Wind Challenge Artist Exchange public program (a panel conversation led by the selected artists in which they ask each other questions and share insights into their creative process), and be present at the opening reception.

Please note that students enrolled in a full-time degree/certificate granting program during the year of the exhibition and previous Wind Challenge artists are ineligible.

EXHIBITION SCHEDULE

The Wind Challenge Exhibition Series will be held in the Dene M. Louchheim Galleries at Fleisher Art Memorial. The exhibitions are scheduled throughout the 2027 year and each exhibition will run approximately four-weeks. Exhibition dates will be disclosed to artists in JUNE 2026. 

SELECTED ARTISTS RECEIVE:

• The opportunity to display recent work in a three-person exhibition.
• The opportunity to work with Fleisher’s Director of Exhibitions in one of the country’s first community art centers, helping to curate their work in the selected gallery space.
• $800 honorarium.
• Opportunity to gain exposure and promote your practice through participation in the Wind Challenge Artist Exchange and public reception.
• Promotion in Fleisher publications, online materials, and related marketing.
• Optional: Opportunity to engage with Fleisher's audience by creating a one-hour workshop. Please keep in mind that clearances are needed to engage with youth.

DEADLINE: 11:59 pm on Sunday, April 26, 2026

For more information about the Wind Challenge Exhibition Series, visit fleisher.org.

Please direct inquiries to: Gerard Silva, Director of Exhibitions and Community Outreach at gsilva@fleisher.org 

ABOUT FLEISHER ART MEMORIAL

Founded by industrialist Samuel S. Fleisher in 1898 as one of the nation’s first community-based art centers, Fleisher Art Memorial is renowned for its long-standing mission of making art accessible regardless of economic means, background, or artistic experience. After 128 years of serving the creative community, Fleisher continues to provide free and low-cost studio art classes along with opportunities for emerging and seasoned artists to exhibit their work. Extensive arts education and community-based programming also reflects the organization’s commitment to serving and strengthening communities in Philadelphia by developing, sharing, and promoting creative resources.