Employment
Drake Well Museum and Park in Titusville, PA, is administered by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) in partnership with Friends of Drake Well, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit, community-based organization. Drake Well Museum and Park also administers Historic Pithole City in Pleasantville, PA, and McClintock Well #1 in Rouseville, PA. The mission of Drake Well Museum and Park is to uncover, preserve, and share Pennsylvania's rich petroleum history, connecting past to present through a diversity of perspectives and inspiring our global audience to strive for a sustainable energy future.
Semi Skilled Laborer (limited term)
Semi Skilled Laborer (limited term) - Do you enjoy working in the great outdoors? If so, we have the opportunity for you! The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission is looking for an energetic, hard-working individual to fill a limited-term Semi Skilled Laborer position at Drake Well Museum and Park. This position is responsible for grounds keeping and other maintenance related work. This is a season position that generally runs between May and November each year. The Semi Skilled Laborer will work no more than 6 months in a calendar year. All applications must be submitted online by the posting closing date of February 17, 2025. All applicants MUST apply through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Employment website by following this link: Semi Skilled Laborer (limited term), Drake Well Museum & Park
Part-time Bookkeeper
Position Title: Bookkeeper
Position Type: Part-time, hourly (15 hours/week), year-round
Supervisor: Executive Director, Friends of Drake Well, Inc.
The Bookkeeper is a part-time, permanent position that provides bookkeeping and related services for Friends of Drake Well, Inc. (FDW). The Bookkeeper will maintain financial records, including purchases, sales, receipts, and payments on a bi-weekly and monthly basis. This position works closely with the FDW Treasurer and the FDW Executive Director to create and analyze financial reports and ensure legal requirements compliance, process accounts payable and receivable, and manage invoices and tax payments.
The position will have a work schedule of approximately 15 hours per week, year-round, and will work on-site in the administrative offices of Drake Well Museum. The Bookkeeper reports to the Friends of Drake Well, Inc. (FDW) Executive Director, working closely with the FDW Treasurer.
NOTE: This position is employed by Friends of Drake Well, Inc., NOT the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
A complete job description is available to download here: FDW PT BOOKKEEPER Job Description.
To Apply: Please submit a cover letter highlighting relevant skills, and resume by February 7, 2025, to:
Friends of Drake Well, Inc.
Attn: Executive Director
205 Museum Lane
Titusville, PA 16354
OR
Friends of Drake Well, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Summer Internships
2 Summer Museum Internships (full-time, seasonal) - Friends of Drake Well, Inc., is offering the opportunity for students to apply for full-time internships at Drake Well Museum and Park and Historic Pithole City during the Summer of 2025. The internships are for students who are currently enrolled in a full-time bachelor’s or advanced degree programs, have completed at least one year and are in good academic standing. Interns work alongside Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and Friends of Drake Well staff to gain experience and aid in the everyday operations of the Museum.
Drake Well Summer Museum Internships offer students the opportunity to be introduced and trained in many of the professional skills of the museum environment. Students will work with staff on various projects such as research and development of programs and events, and museum operations and administration.
- Students can apply for a Friends of Drake Well 2025 Summer Museum Internship at www.joinhandshake.com
- Internships will be between May 2025 and August 2025
- Applications are due February 10, 2025
For more information review the listing on Handshake or contact:
Sarah Goodman, Museum Educator
Phone: (814) 461-0005
Email: sargoodman@pa.gov
Keystone Internship (Part Time-Seasonal) This internship is offered through the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. The internship is a Curatorial position. Deadline for application is February 9, 2025. For full details and to apply visit: Commonwealth of PA Internships & Apprenticeships | Find Your Passion for Public Service!, select Keystone Internship at Drake Well Museum and Park.