Smith is seeking an Executive Director who provides leadership, oversight and management of the mission and goals of the organization. S/he is responsible for strategic leadership, short- and long-term goals for fundraising, programming, administrative and financial management. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, s/he works in partnership with board members, committees’ members (comprised of both board and non-board members), staff and interns, and volunteers who all contribute actively to Smith’s mission and goals.
The Executive Director is an internal and external spokesperson, drawing a wide variety of audiences to Smith to enhance its visibility, its mission, and the potential for raising funds to sustain and expand the programs that have made Smith a community resource and national model for children’s play. S/he is Smith’s public voice and regional/national representative.
Smith is in a season of momentous change and evolution. We are highly focused on raising the remaining $7.1M of our capital campaign, launching a preschool focused on nature and play and deepening our relationships and commitment to community partnerships and stakeholders. It is paramount that the Executive Director devote significant time, energy and enthusiasm to these priorities.
Philadelphia Young Playwrights presents Satur-PLAY (Free)
Saturday October 6, 2018 | 10am-12pm
Enjoy four short plays of mystery, magic, and mischief written by Philadelphia-area students brought to life by PYP’s professional actors. Performance is free and open to the public. Visit phillyyoungplaywrights.org for more details.
DesignPhiladelphia presents #DPKidsFest (Free)
Saturday October 6, 2018 | 11am-2pm
DesignPhiladelphia brings architecture and design to Smith! From crayons to color paper, blocks and recycled material, young designers can reimagine the Playhouse.
David Pincus Extra Fun Day (Free)
Saturday October 13, 2018 | 12-4pm
Join Smith and the Pincus Family Foundation for a free celebration of the arts in honor of David N. Pincus (1926-2011), local philanthropist, art collector, and Smith supporter. Families will enjoy food, games, arts activities, live music, and more!
Healthy Halloween (Annual Ticketed Event)
Saturday October 27, 2018 | 10am-12pm
On the last Saturday in October, Smith hosts its annual Healthy Halloween celebration. Families are invited to Smith fun Fall and Halloween festivities that messy arts, live music, healthy treats, and fun in the 6 1/2 acre Playground and 16,000 sq. ft. Playhouse! Children are welcome to come in costume.
Winter Wonderland (Annual Ticketed Event)
December 2018
On the second Saturday in December, Smith welcomes families to its annual Winter Wonderland for a morning of holiday festivities and yummy treats.
Play-A-Palooza (Annual Ticketed Event)
March 2019
On the last Saturday in March, Smith holds special festivities in the Playground in celebration of our extended Spring/Summer visiting hours.
Kidchella Music Festival (Annual Ticketed Event)
Summer 2019
Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse’s Kidchella Music Festival features performances by 6 nationally acclaimed Children’s Music artists at Smith each summer as well as a celebration of local youth arts and other fun activities for families.
If you have questions about any of the events or programs at Smith, contact us at info@smithplayground.org or call 215-765-4325.
