Operations and Security Coordinator

Job overview

The Operations and Security Coordinator role is an onsite, full-time position in Philadelphia, PA, with pay of $50,000–$55,000 per year. The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is an art museum and art school with a collection of American art and a community of working artists. Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, the coordinator helps maintain a safe, secure, and well-managed campus. The role coordinates security and housekeeping providers, supports incident response, and organizes operational coverage for events, helping protect visitors, facilities, and collections.

What you'll do

• Coordinate daily security operations and staffing
• serve as the day-to-day contact for contracted security and housekeeping providers
• monitor contractor performance
• conduct security inspections and assessments
• coordinate incident response and follow-up
• liaise with local emergency authorities as required
• oversee access control and visitor sign-in protocols
• coordinate event security and operational coverage, setup, and breakdown
• review invoices and track service delivery
• support procedures, budgets, and facilities projects.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

operations and security coordinator

campus security

security operations

access control

incident response

event coordination

housekeeping services

museum operations

philadelphia pa

pennsylvania academy of the fine arts

evenings and weekends

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Lead operational resource with a high degree of independence; must be available for flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as operational needs and events require.

About the employer

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is hiring for this role. Industry: Museums. Sector: 71.