Educator – Part-Time

Fallingwater , a property entrusted to the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy , designated as a National Historic Landmark and inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, is seeking a part
-time Educator fo r the Education department . The overall objective of th is position is to lead interpretive tours and educational programs for Fallingwater. This position will report directly to the Manager of Public Programs .

• Interprets Fallingwater and aspects of grounds through participatory and conversational tours and educational programming.
• Continually refines educationalmethodologyaccording toidentifiedprogrammatic objectives and based on departmental training, best practices in museum education, literature, and information provided.
• Leadson-site programs,workshopsorgiveeducational presentations, as needed.
• Assistsinmonitoringthe architecture and collections to protect from damage and theft; reports incidents to appropriate staff.
• Attendsin-service training sessions and completes enrichment assignments.
• Supports the Conservancy's mission, cost containment, fundraisingeffortsand needs, as applicable.
• Provides exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
• Maybe asked to give In-depth Tours and/or other specialized tours.
• Maybe asked to lead educational workshops.
• Performsadditionalduties and responsibilities as needed.

Physical Demands/ Work Environment:

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 functions.

For programs that include walking (tours):

• Ability towalk upbetween one to three miles outdoors, per shift, on gravel paths and uneven terrain. During all types of weather.
• Ability to climband descend full flights of indoor and outdoor steps.

For stationary programs:

• Ability to stand (or sit, if needed) for prolonged periods.
• Ability to work outside in all types of weather.
• Ability to lift 10 pounds.

Qualifications:

• Experience as a museum educator, leading participatory museumexperiencesand/or discovery-based educational activities in an informal setting.
• Thorough knowledge of Fallingwater, Frank Lloyd Wright and WPC and/or ability to gain andretaincontent knowledge.
• Ability to design tours and adjust asnew information becomes available.
• Ability toworkweekends and holidays.
• Flexibility with schedule and hours.
• To be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or withouta reasonable accommodation.

This is a part
-time , seasonal opportunity .

$18.27/hour

The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.