Fallingwater Institute Program Manager

Fallingwater
, a property entrusted to the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy,designated as a National Historic Landmark and inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, is seekingafull-time
Fallingwater Institute Program Manager.

Under the general direction of the Senior Director and Curator of Education, the Fallingwater Institute Program Manager’s responsibilities comprise the coordination of Fallingwater Institute’s on-site, studio-based education programs, which include High School Residencies, College Residencies, workshops and residencies for adult professionals, and the artist/scholar-in-residence program. The Fallingwater Institute Program Managermaintainsthe studio at High Meadow. They are also responsible for collaboration with and supervision of contractors who are working as instructors and house parents.

• Supports the Senior Director and Curator of Education in the development and daily management of on-site Fallingwater Institute education programs.
• Servesason-dutypoint person when Fallingwater Institute programs are in session, including supervision of staff and students during after-hours museum access.
• Withthe Senior Director and Curator of Education,provides guidance andassistanceto contractors who work as residency instructors and house parents, as needed.
• Completes administrative duties related to Fallingwater Institute programs, such as serving as the primary contact for participating students/parents; maintains program calendar/schedule to make sure details are communicated to staff and participants; coordinates tours, meals, and materials for FI education programs, and makes travel arrangements for visiting instructors, artists, and scholars.
• Coordinates registration and admissions processes for all Fallingwater Institute programs by collaborating with Visitor Services Department and communicating with program participants before and after education programs. Activelymaintainsprogram rosters on an on-going basis.
• Manages the Cheteyan Studio  at High Meadow, which includes a fully equipped woodshop and flexible art studio space. Maintains supply inventory and purchasing, based on instructors’ supply request. Ensures appropriate useof materials and equipment by all program participants during programs, and oversees prep/clean-up of studio spaces, materials, and equipment. Ensures that studio supplies are replenished between education programs, as needed.
• Servesas point of contact for students, parents, and contract staff such as instructors and house parents while programs arein-session.
• Leads guided tours of Fallingwater as needed, especially during spring and fall seasons.
• Attends Education Department professional  development training sessions and completes enrichment assignments.
• Promotes an effective system of communication, including e-mail and the intranet, throughout the education program.
  
  Checksthe Fallingwater Institute email account regularly, with responses sentin a timely manner, to ensure thebest in customer service for our program participants.
• Supports the Conservancy’s mission, cost containment and fundraising efforts and needs, as applicable.
• Ensures compliance with Conservancy’s policies and procedures.
• Maintains Fallingwater Institute alumni records.
• Works independently and collaboratively withall ofthe above responsibilities.
• Contributes to other education programs such as public tour, school programs, and outreach programs as needed.
• Additional tasks and responsibilities as required

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential…