Job Openings

Careers at the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy are rewarding in more ways than one. While working at the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, including at Fallingwater, you’ll experience an unusually deep sense of accomplishment, pride and camaraderie with other like-minded professionals.

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.

Application Deadline

Until filled

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iMapInvasives Information Assistant 

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. 

The Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program at the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is seeking an iMapInvasives Information Assistant for a full-time contract-funded term position for 18 months. The iMapInvasives Information Assistant will manage records for the iMapInvasives Program database and assist with various program tasks. This position will be based in the WPC Pittsburgh Office. 

Job Duties

  • Assists in the procurement and processing of information, and entering data into the database 
  • Assists with confirmation of records including identification of invasive species, location, and record details 
  • Assists with researching information about invasive species 
  • Assists with communications to database users  
  • Assists with support for trainings and outreach 

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. 

  • 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    
  • Ability to possess near, far, and peripheral visual acuity  
  • Ability to complete tasks independently   
  • Remain in a stationary seated position for up to 2 hours   

Qualifications

  • Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in biology, conservation, or a related scientific field 
  • Experience with invasive species and identifying characteristics of a selection of taxa groups 
  • Experience working with spreadsheets and relational databases, such as Microsoft Excel and Access 
  • Must be detail-oriented and have accurate data handling skills 
  • Must have a cooperative work ethic and good interpersonal and communications skills  
  • Must have good reasoning and problem-solving skills  
  • To be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with GIS software to create features and tables and produce maps 

Location

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

Position Duration

This is a contract funded, full-time temporary position with comprehensive benefits package. 

Pay

$44,500-$50,400 annually

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! 

Application Process

Please send a cover letter, resume, salary expectations, and referral source to wpcjobs@paconserve.org and list iMapInvasives Information Assistant” in the subject line.

Application Deadline

January 9, 2026

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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

Until filled

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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

Until filled

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The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age.

The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is fully committed to diversity and inclusion. We seek contributors from all backgrounds to join our team. Read our equal opportunity employer statement.