Accessibility & Inclusion Lead for Park Programs

Jobless; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy leads progress at the Frick Environmental Center campus by advancing accessibility and inclusion across education and public programs. The Accessibility Coordinator advises staff on inclusive program design, assesses facilities for barriers, and manages the Trackchair Program and Assistive Resource Library to broaden participation and improve visitor experiences.

This full-time, exempt role partners with disability organizations and healthcare providers to strengthen

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in a direct-service, community-based, educational, recreational, or similar setting serving diverse populations, including people with disabilities, caregivers, and/or children.
• Demonstrated ability to build respectful and effective working relationships with participants, colleagues, volunteers, and community partners.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of the Trackchair Program, including supervising the Trackchair Program Coordinator, supporting day-to-day operations, and strengthening volunteer recruitment, training, and reservation systems.
• Develop, implement, and maintain accessibility practices, procedures, tools, and resources to support the Trackchair Program, Outdoor Exploration and Assistive Resource Library, and other inclusive programming initiatives.
• Collaborate with staff to evaluate programs, facilities, trails, and visitor experiences through an accessibility lens and recommend improvements that reduce barriers and expand participation.
• Serve as an internal accessibility resource by advising and training staff and volunteers on accommodations, inclusive program design, event planning, communications, accessibility-related logistics, and the effective use of adaptive resources.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with disability organizations, healthcare providers, community partners, advocates, and other stakeholders to strengthen programming, outreach, and organizational accessibility initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Database software

Job description

Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy leads progress at the Frick Environmental Center campus by advancing accessibility and inclusion across education and public programs. The Accessibility Coordinator advises staff on inclusive program design, assesses facilities for barriers, and manages the Trackchair Program and Assistive Resource Library to broaden participation and improve visitor experiences.

This full-time, exempt role partners with disability organizations and healthcare providers to strengthen