Education Programs Manager – Studio & Residency

Western Pennsylvania Conservancy; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Western Pennsylvania Conservancy's Fallingwater Institute is seeking a full-time Program Manager to coordinate on-site education programs, residencies, workshops, and the artist/scholar-in-residence program at Fallingwater and High Meadow.

You will supervise staff and instructors, manage registrations, tours, and meals, and collaborate with contractors while maintaining program calendars and alumni records. This is a demanding, rewarding role with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in museum education or closely related field; 7+ years in studio art education.
• Experience with studio art-making materials and processes.
• Strong writing, speaking, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate on-site Fallingwater Institute programs and manage daily operations.
• Act as on-duty point person during programs, supervising staff and students after hours.
• Guide contractors who work as residency instructors and house parents.
• Handle program calendars, registrations, tours, meals and materials.
• Manage Cheteyan Studio at High Meadow including inventory and purchases.
• Serve as contact for students, parents and contract staff during sessions.
• Lead guided tours of Fallingwater when needed.

Skills

Excellent writing and communication

Project management

Customer service

Cross-functional collaboration

Creative problem-solving

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in museum education or related field

Tools

Zoom

Teams

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Desktop publishing

Web-based forms

Job description

Western Pennsylvania Conservancy's Fallingwater Institute is seeking a full-time Program Manager to coordinate on-site education programs, residencies, workshops, and the artist/scholar-in-residence program at Fallingwater and High Meadow.

You will supervise staff and instructors, manage registrations, tours, and meals, and collaborate with contractors while maintaining program calendars and alumni records. This is a demanding, rewarding role with a comprehensive benefits package.