Katherine Mabis McKenna Foundation Landscape Internships (2 positions available)

Fallingwater (Mill Run, PA)

Fallingwater, the architectural masterwork designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, seeks applications for two (2) Interns for the Katherine Mabis McKenna Foundation 2026 summer landscape internship opportunity.  

Job Description

The landscape internship will consist of outdoor work for the Fallingwater grounds and the completion of a project that combines design work and hands-on work. The interns will work independently and alongside the Fallingwater Horticulturist to complete their projects and implement improvements to the landscape. 

Job Duties

Duties and responsibilities will include weeding, planting, monitoring and removal of invasive plant species, and pruning. The interns will work under the direct supervision of the Horticulturist and the Senior Director of Operations and Sustainability. Interns will additionally be advised by an outside landscape architecture professional. Several educational field trips are part of the internship. The intern will increase their skills and knowledge in plant identification, plant care, and design of the landscape.  

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. 

• Ability to perform strenuous, hands-on outdoor landscaping and gardening tasks in a variety of weather conditions.  

• Requires stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning, and reaching. (Full range of body motion for extended periods of time. 

Qualifications

Enrollment in a master’s program or undergraduate program in Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, Plant Science, or related fields of study is required. Experience with Adobe Photoshop and CAD or other drafting software or hand drafting experience is preferred but not required. Applicants must have the ability to perform hands-on outdoor landscaping and gardening tasks in a variety of weather conditions. Some experience working outdoors or plant care experience is a plus.

Location

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

Fallingwater is located in rural Mill Run, Pennsylvania, 15464, and is approximately 90 miles southeast from the Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT). Having a motor vehicle is strongly recommended as there are no stores or amenities within walking distance of onsite housing.

Position Duration

Ten weeks, beginning June 1, 2026 to August 7, 2026. The Interns will be expected to work during normal business hours (typically 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), forty hours per week. June 19 and July 4 are unpaid holidays.

Pay

This internship pays an hourly wage of $17.00 and includes free, on-site, co-ed, shared housing on the Fallingwater campus. Interns are responsible for providing their own food, linens, laundry supplies, toiletries, and incidentals.

Application Process

To apply, email the following items as PDF files to wpcjobs@paconserve.org and list Landscape Intern in the subject line. 

• Cover letter 
• Resume  
• Two letters of recommendation (employer or professor) 

Application Deadline

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Harriet and Robert Kirkpatrick Education Internship

Fallingwater (Mill Run, PA)

Fallingwater, the architectural masterwork designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, seeks applications to fill Fallingwater’s Education Department internship.

Job Description

This intern will reside on-site while immersing themself in the many organizational and curricular tasks required to provide successful educational programming at Fallingwater. This is a unique opportunity to work in an education department at a world-renowned museum.

About the Education Department: Fallingwater’s Education department engages visitors from all over the world, of all ages, backgrounds and abilities, in experiential, inquiry-based learning about Fallingwater. Site specific, immersive, observation-based learning is the foundation for Fallingwater’s education programs, which range from guided experiences for drop-in visitors to workshops for local students to week-long, studio-based residencies.

Job Duties

The Education Intern will work directly with the Education department staff to interpret Fallingwater through guided tours and other educational programs. The intern may also assist Education supervisors with on-site residency programs for high school, college and adult learners; educational workshops for K-12 students, as well as general department administrative tasks.

In addition, the Education Intern will complete an independent project. All Interns will be responsible for presenting their accomplishments to senior staff at the completion of the program. The Education Department Intern will report directly to the Senior Director of Education.

Absolute Requirements

The applicant must be a current undergraduate, graduate student or recent graduate in education, museum education, visual art education, museum studies or any related field devoted to education. The successful candidates will possess experience in teaching, museum education, informal education, and/or architecture education. Experience teaching from objects in a museum setting preferred. Applicants must be a resident of the U.S. or must have a valid student visa.

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.

For programs that include walking (tours):

• Ability to walk up between one to three miles outdoors, per shift, on gravel paths and uneven terrain. During all weather conditions.
• Ability to climb 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 weather conditions.
• Ability to lift 10 pounds.

Location

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

Fallingwater is located in rural Mill Run, Pennsylvania, 15464, and is approximately 90 miles southeast from the Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT). Having a motor vehicle is strongly recommended as there are no stores or amenities within walking distance of onsite housing.

Position Duration

This position will be ten consecutive weeks beginning June 1, 2026, and ending August 7, 2026. The Intern will be expected to work during normal business hours (typically 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), 40 hours per week. Educational programs run seven days per week including Independence Day. You will be obligated to work some weekends, evenings, and holidays although you will not be required to work in excess of forty hours per week. June 19 and July 4 are unpaid holidays.

Pay

Application Process

To apply, email cover letter, resume, a two-page writing sample and two letters of reference to wpcjobs@paconserve.org and list FW Education Intern in the subject line.

Application Deadline

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Judy Cheteyan Fallingwater Collections Internship

Fallingwater (Mill Run, PA)

Fallingwater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, seeks applications for its Judy Cheteyan Fallingwater Collections Internship. This year, we seek a full-time resident intern to work exclusively with the archives collection.

Job Description

Working under the supervision of the Senior Director of Preservation and Collections and the Collections Manager and Archivist, the Collections Intern will assist in organizing, inventorying, accessioning, and rehousing our large collection of unprocessed books. The Intern will also update our collection management system with relevant and up-to-date information related to our objects and art collection. If time permits, the Intern will also select a sub-collection from within the archives as a focused summer project. Their selection will be based on diversity of content and will be of a size and scope that can be completed during the allotted time.

Projects Planned:

• Organizing, inventorying, accessioning, and rehousing our large collection of unprocessed books
• Updating, organizing, and adding to our collection management database, PastPerfect

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.

• Utilizing keyboarding and fine motor skills
• Bending, twisting, lifting, and carrying up to 40 pounds
• Climbing up and down stairways
• Sitting/standing/walking for periods in excess of 2 hours
• To be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Recent graduate or current graduate student in Library and/or Information Science with a strong interest and relevant experience in archives. Preference given to those with experience using collection management systems such as PastPerfect.

Location

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

Fallingwater is located in rural Mill Run, Pennsylvania, 15464, and is approximately 90 miles southeast from the Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT). Having a motor vehicle is strongly recommended as there are no stores or amenities within walking distance of onsite housing.

Position Duration

Ten weeks, beginning June 1, 2026, and ending August 7, 2026. The Intern will be expected to work during normal business hours (typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm), forty hours per week. June 19 and July 4 are unpaid holidays.

Pay

This internship pays an hourly wage of $17.00 and includes free, on-site, co-ed, shared housing on the Fallingwater campus. Interns are responsible for providing their own food, linens, laundry supplies, toiletries, and incidentals.

Application Process

To apply, email the following items to wpcjobs@paconserve.org and list Collections Intern in the subject line:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Two letters of reference (academic or employer)
• Essay of 500 words on how our internship program fits your academic and/or career goals

Application Deadline

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Fawcett Digital Multimedia Internship

Fallingwater (Mill Run, PA)

Fallingwater, the architectural masterwork designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, is seeking a Digital Multimedia Intern for the summer of 2026.

Job Description

This is a unique opportunity to help promote and share the importance of Fallingwater, a renowned architectural site on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This internship will enhance your skills and build experience in the fields of social media, digital communications, photography, videography and public relations. The intern will work in collaboration with the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy’s Communications Department on various social media projects to help promote Fallingwater and create content to engage current fans and followers.

Job Duties

• Social Media Content: Support Fallingwater’s social media platforms by writing content, taking photos, shooting video and/or repurposing existing content to be used on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. Assist with social media strategy, content tracking and analytics.
• Website Content: Support Fallingwater’s website presence through various projects that may include, taking new photos or recording video, reviewing archival photos, and recording audio. May also include help with uploading, editing and optimizing website content in WordPress.

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.

• Utilizing keyboarding and fine motor skills
• Sedentary work
• Pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds if needed
• Sitting for periods in excess of (3) hours
• Occasional standing and walking
• Speaking and hearing in-person, telephone, and other remote speech
• Seeing with near, far, and peripheral visual acuity

Qualifications

We are looking for a qualified student with progress toward a bachelor’s or master’s degree in digital communications, multimedia communications, media arts, journalism, social media, public relations, mass communications or a related field. Qualified candidates must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to work independently. Proficiency in one or more of the areas of social media, website content management systems, videography and video editing, photography and photo editing is required. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite applications and the use of a DSLR camera are required. The intern will also perform other multimedia duties as assigned, such as photographing special events or preservation work at Fallingwater.

Location

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

Fallingwater is located in rural Mill Run, Pennsylvania, 15464, and is approximately 90 miles southeast from the Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT). Having a motor vehicle is strongly recommended as there are no stores or amenities within walking distance of onsite housing.

Position Duration

Ten weeks, beginning June 1, 2026 to August 7, 2026. The intern will be expected to work during normal business hours (typically 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.), 30-40 hours per week. Occasional work outside of regular hours could be required for urgent or special projects. June 19 and July 4 are unpaid holidays.

Additional Details

Pay

This is a $17 per hour paid internship and includes free, on-site, co-ed, shared housing on the Fallingwater campus. Our named internship positions are fully funded by private donations. Interns are required to provide their own food, linens, laundry supplies and toiletries.

Application Process

To apply, email cover letter, resume, two letters of reference, two social media examples and one writing example, or a link to an online portfolio, to wpcjobs@paconserve.org and list Multimedia Internship in the subject line.

Application Deadline

Must be submitted by:

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