Café Team Member – Full Time

Fallingwater (Mill Run, PA)

Fallingwater, a property entrusted to the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy and designated as a National Historic Landmark and inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, is seeking a full-time Café Team Member to provide excellent customer service by waiting on customers, help in the preparation and presentation of food and maintain a clean and stocked facility.

Job Duties

• Ensures proper set up and follows open procedures of the café.
• Sets up pastry display.
• Preps, cooks and plates items for Café service to specification; may occasionally assist in other culinary functions as needed.
• Takes customer orders, assists in preparation, and serves their food/beverage items, while providing an exceptional visitor experience.
• Operates the sales register paying careful attention to accurate cash handling responsibilities and procedures.
• Assists in maintaining inventory and monitoring shortages.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, and sanitized work area, follows proper food handling procedures, takes measures to avoid contamination, and supports the highest quality of health and safety standards.
• Assists the Sous Chef or Executive Chef as needed.
• Supports the Conservancy’s cost containment and fundraising efforts and needs, as applicable.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as needed.

Physical Requirements

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.

• Must be able to stand up to 8 hours
• Must be able to bend, move, and lift up to 40lbs
• Ability to safely operate kitchen equipment, appliances, and tools – including knives, slicers, and ovens.
• Frequent bending and stooping
• Work in a hot environment, sometimes with with/near open flame

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with food preparation and cooking.
• Exceptional customer service and organizational skills.
• Some experience handling cash and performing sales transactions preferred
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, holidays and be flexible with schedule and hours.
• To be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Location

This position's primary location(s): Fallingwater (Mill Run, PA)

Position Duration

This is a full-time hourly, seasonal position with benefits.

Pay

Pay range: $17.26-$19.28 per hour

Application Process

Please send a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to wpcjobs@paconserve.org and list Café Team Member – Full-Time in the subject line.

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Community Greening – Field Staff

Headquarters - Pittsburgh Office (Pittsburgh, PA)

The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy has been dedicated to protecting and restoring the region’s exceptional natural places since 1932. As a member-based nonprofit organization, we work in cities and towns across Western Pennsylvania and rely on the help of thousands of members, partners and volunteers. We are making a difference in our region’s water, land and life. We do this work for the benefit of wildlife and people who call Western Pennsylvania home, and for future generations. 

We are seeking an individual to fill the position of Community Greening Field Staff. This position performs a variety of tasks to support the Conservancy’s Community Greening programs including supporting garden and tree planting and maintenance events, leading volunteers, completing landscaping work at community gardens and school grounds greening sites, and assisting with planning and logistics for volunteer events. The person in this role reports to the Community Greening Project Manager 

Job Duties

• Supports spring installation, summer maintenance, and fall cleanup of community garden projects in coordination with the landscaping team and community partners. 
• Supports seasonal display installation of downtown planters and other greening projects and oversees regular maintenance for downtown partners. 
• Leads volunteer activities for community flower gardens, community forestry and other program events. 
• Assists the Conservancy’s Community Forester with urban forestry projects, including planning for tree planting and maintenance events, assisting with tree inventories and analysis reports, collecting and processing tree data, assisting with tree selection and planting site assessments, and other tasks as needed. 
• Monitors and supports the outputs of project garden and tree planting volunteers, community groups, and contractors. 
• Ensures that project operations are compliant with Conservancy policies particularly focusing on safety procedures. 
• Performs summer maintenance tasks including, but not limited to: cutting grass, weeding flowerbeds, solving irrigation problems, monitoring pests, etc. 
• Oversees maintenance of equipment and materials used for Community Greening Program projects. 
• Ensures timely delivery of equipment and materials for scheduled volunteer activities. 
• Identifies potential issues in the field and assists in problem solving. 
• Represents and promotes the mission of the Conservancy with community groups and volunteers. 
• Supports the Conservancy’s cost containment and fundraising needs as applicable. 
• Collects field data for analysis. 
• Assists in organizing and documenting information regarding community projects by photographing, measuring, and preparing related reports as requested. 
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as required. 

Physical Requirements

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. 

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including: long hours, evenings, and weekends as needed. 

• Must be able to perform daily physical landscape labor, including occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds. 

• Must be able to work outdoors for long periods of time in all weather conditions.  

• Ability to drive a motor vehicle and have a valid driver’s license in order to drive to garden sites throughout western Pennsylvania. 

• Ascends and descends stairways and/or ladders. 

• Stamina to conduct field investigations in rough terrain and exposure to adverse weather conditions. 

• Communicate, converse, exchange information in-person, telephone, and remotely. 

• Ability to utilize a keyboard. 

• Gross manipulation such as seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s). 

• Ability to operate standard office equipment . 

• To be mobile and traverse throughout job location for up to (8) hours. 

• Pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying up to (50) pounds. 

• Bending, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, and crawling. 

• Reaching overhead, at eye level, and below shoulder level. 

• Ability to possess near, far, and peripheral visual acuity. 

• Operating machinery, equipment, and/or power tools. 

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in landscaping techniques and services. 

• Horticultural degree and at least two years of horticultural training is preferred. 

• Background and/or strong interest in urban and community greening approaches  are helpful. 

• Good organizational skills, strong initiative, ability to work well with others and the ability to work well independently. 

• Basic maintenance skills and minor carpentry skills are preferred. 

• Basic computer skills preferred, including MS Office. 

• To be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. 

Location

This position's primary location(s): Headquarters - Pittsburgh Office (Pittsburgh, PA)

Position Duration

This is a full-time opportunity which includes a comprehensive benefits package. 

Benefits: We offer a robust and competitive benefits package which includes paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD&D, short-term disability, long-term disability, 403(a) and 403(b) retirement plans including generous employer match, EAP, and more! 

Additional Details

Location: This is largely a field-based position. There will be occasional office presence for meetings, trainings, etc. at the main office located at 800 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.  

Pay

$38,000-$42,400 annually

Application Process

Please send a cover letter, resume, salary expectations, and referral source to wpcjobs@paconserve.org and list “Community Greening Field Staff” in the subject line.

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Maintenance Specialist

Fallingwater (Mill Run, PA)

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 full-time Maintenance Specialist for the Maintenance department. The function of this position is to perform general maintenance, repair, and minor construction work to ensure that facilities and grounds are properly maintained. This position reports to the Director of Maintenance. 

Job Duties

• Performs general masonry, carpentry, plumbing, electrical and painting. 
• Maintains grounds through raking, cleaning brush, mowing, trimming, cutting trees, blowing leaves, and snow and ice removal. 
• Removes and properly disposes of trash. 
• Sweeps, scrubs, cleans, paints, provides various maintenance services as needed. 
• Assists with maintenance of equipment, including tractors, mowers, trucks, cars, etc. 
• Assists with preventative maintenance activities, including changing filters in heating and cooling systems and routine inspections of other mechanical systems. 
• Assists with various construction and maintenance projects as assigned. 
• Assists with special event coordination and set up. 
• Supports the Conservancy’s cost containment efforts and needs, as applicable. 
• Understands and follows all established safety and security procedures. 
• Assists with maintenance and operation of wastewater treatment plant. 
• Runs job related errands as requested. 
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as needed. 

Physical Requirements

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. 

• Requires stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning, and reaching. 

• Physical stamina and the ability to stand for long periods – 6-7 hours per day. 

• Physical stamina for working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. 

• Utilizing keyboarding and fine motor skills  

• Gross manipulation such as seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s). 

• Utilizing gross motor skills to operate tools and equipment 

• Ability to operate standard office equipment  

• Pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds  

• Bending, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, and crawling 

• Reaching overhead, at eye level, and below shoulder level 

• Climbing up and down stairways and ladders 

• Sitting/standing/walking for periods in excess of 2 hours  

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance functions. 

• Ability to operate hand tools, chain saws, power tools and other equipment. 

• Valid driver’s license. 

• Ability to work with chemicals. 

• Ability to drive tractors, mowers, skid steers, etc. 

• Ability to work well independently and with others. 

• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and some evenings. Flexibility with schedule and hours is required.  

• Ability to meet all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. 

Location

This position's primary location(s): Fallingwater (Mill Run, PA)

Position Duration

This is a full-time opportunity which includes a comprehensive benefits package. 

Pay

$38,100-$42,500 

Application Process

Please send a cover letter, resume, salary expectations, and referral source to wpcjobs@paconserve.org and list Maintenance Specialist in the subject line. 

Application Deadline

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Café Team Member – Part Time

Fallingwater (Mill Run, PA)

Fallingwater, a property entrusted to the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy and designated as a National Historic Landmark and inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, is seeking a Café Team Member to provide excellent customer service by waiting on customers, help in the preparation and presentation of food and maintain a clean and stocked facility.

Job Duties

• Ensures proper set up and follows open procedures of the café.  
• Sets up pastry display. 
• Preps, cooks and plates items for Café service to specification; may occasionally assist in other culinary functions as needed. 
• Takes customer orders, assists in preparation, and serves their food/beverage items, while providing an exceptional visitor experience. 
• Operates the sales register paying careful attention to accurate cash handling responsibilities and procedures. 
• Assists in maintaining inventory and monitoring shortages. 
• Maintains a clean, orderly, and sanitized work area, follows proper food handling procedures, takes measures to avoid contamination, and supports the highest quality of health and safety standards. 
• Assists the Sous Chef or Executive Chef as needed. 
• Supports the Conservancy’s cost containment and fundraising efforts and needs, as applicable. 
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as needed. 

Physical Requirements

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.

• Must be able to stand for up to eight hours.
• Must be able to bend, move and lift up to 40lbs.
• Ability to work with dangerous equipment, including knives, slicers and ovens.
• Frequent bending and stooping.
• Work in a hot environment, sometimes with or near open flame.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with food preparation and cooking. 
• Exceptional customer service and organizational skills. 
• Some experience handling cash and performing sales transactions preferred. 
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure. 
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, holidays and be flexible with schedule and hours. 
• To be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. 

Location

This position's primary location(s): Fallingwater (Mill Run, PA)

Position Duration

This is a part-time hourly, seasonal position.

Pay

Pay range: $17.26-$19.28 per hour

Application Process

Please send a letter, résumé and salary requirements to wpcjobs@paconserve.org and list Café Team Member – Part-Time in the subject line.

Application Deadline

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PMSC AmeriCorps Member – WPC Land Stewardship/Bear Run

Bear Run Nature Reserve (Mill Run, PA)

The PMSC AmeriCorps member will serve with Western Pennsylvania Conservancy’s Land Stewardship program to support projects that enhance ecological health, restore natural communities, and provide recreational opportunities at the 5,100-acre Bear Run Nature Reserve and other Conservancy preserves. 

Job Duties

The member will be responsible for maintenance of hiking trails and backcountry campsites, invasive plant removal, boundary maintenance, and other land management activities, and will assist with conservation easement monitoring and volunteer workdays.

Requirements

• Academic requirement – Some college with related coursework in natural resource management or a related field. Extensive practical experience may substitute for academic coursework.
• Experience requirement – Some outdoor work experience required. Trail work and experience with power equipment (chainsaw and weedwhacker) is preferred. Must be able to work independently and in a group setting. Experience using GPS and GIS applications is preferred but not required.
• Additional comments –Given the rural location of the work sites, the member will be required to have a personal vehicle and valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to spend extended periods of time in excessive heat and potentially inclement weather and stamina to work long hours hiking through rough, steep terrain

Location

This position's primary location(s): Bear Run Nature Reserve (Mill Run, PA)

Position Duration

May 23, 2026 – August 2, 2026 (average 33 hours/week; 300 hours total); the member must attend occasional Americorps meetings and events. 

Pay

AmeriCorps living stipend of $955-biweekly. An education award of $1,565.08 is earned after a successful term of service. Applicants must be willing to commit to the entire service period.

Application Process

Please send a letter, resume and salary requirements to azadnik@paconserve.org and list PMSC-Bear Run Land Stewardship in the subject line.

To learn more about the Pennsylvania Mountain Service Corps (PMSC) visit https://www.pmsc.org/.

Application Deadline

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