Vice President and Arnold Thackray Director in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Science History Institute
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Job Description
The Science History Institute is seeking an accomplished executive to serve as Vice President and Arnold Thackray Director of the Donald F. and Mildred Topp Othmer Library of Chemical History. The Vice President and Arnold Thackray Director of the Othmer Library is a key member of the leadership team who is tasked with advancing the mission and goals of the organization by providing support and participation in programs and events to reach the Institute’s multiple audiences. The Vice President and Arnold Thackray Director of the Othmer Library will also contribute to the organization’s mission by providing thoughtful leadership and oversight to strategically lead the Othmer Library. This position is based at our headquarters in Old City Philadelphia.
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The Science History Institute provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The Science History Institute is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups such as women, racioethnic minorities, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities to apply.
About the Science History Institute
Founded in 1982, the Science History Institute collects, preserves, interprets, and shares the lesser-known and sometimes overlooked stories from the history of science and technology. And we don’t just mean discoveries made in laboratories. We dive deep into the history of scientific successes and failures, with a focus on expanding knowledge and broadening our understanding of how science and society intersect. We tell the stories behind the science. Visit the Institute’s museum and library, listen to our podcasts, read our magazine and blog, attend our programs, and browse our digital collections. It’s all free so you can be free to discover the science in your life. Learn more at sciencehistory.org or follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram.