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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.

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 is Fallingwater

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

This internship pays an hourly wage of $17.00 and includes free onsite, co-ed, shared housing. Interns are required to provide their own food, clothing, linens, laundry supplies and incidentals.

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

March 15, 2026