Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States · Hybrid
$20/hr–$25/hr
Position Title: Career Pathways Coordinator Reports To: Director of Education Work Status: Part-Time, Temporary. Approximately 25 hours per week, with a flexible schedule that includes occasional evenings and weekends. F…
Skills: Youth Development, Environmental Education, Workforce Development, Career Readiness, STEM Education
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States • Hybrid
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The Coordinator connects youth and young adults with educational and career opportunities in environmental, conservation, and sustainability fields. They develop programs, build partnerships with employers and institutions, and track participant outcomes to strengthen green career pathways.
Requires a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Desired qualifications include two or more years of experience in youth or workforce development and a bachelor's degree in a related field.
Position Title: Career Pathways Coordinator
Reports To: Director of Education
Work Status: Part-Time, Temporary. Approximately 25 hours per week, with a flexible schedule that includes occasional evenings and weekends.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Position Term: This is a grant-funded temporary position expected to continue through December 31, 2027. Continuation of employment is contingent upon funding and organizational needs.
About the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
We improve quality of life by enhancing and stewarding Pittsburgh’s parks in partnership with the community.
Through our educational initiatives, the Conservancy connects young people with nature while creating meaningful opportunities for learning, leadership development, and future career exploration.
Position Summary
The Career Pathways Coordinator supports the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy’s efforts to connect youth and young adults with educational and career opportunities in environmental, conservation, and sustainability-related fields. This position develops and coordinates programs that introduce participants to in-demand green careers and connects them with pathways to higher education, training programs, internships, mentorships, and employment opportunities.
Working closely with the Director of Education and Education staff, the Coordinator will strengthen and extend
the Conservancy’s existing environmental learning pathway by building partnerships, supporting program alumni, and serving as a connector between participants and the professionals, organizations, and institutions that make up the region’s green economy.
The Coordinator will also advance the Conservancy’s commitment to expanding access to environmental education and career opportunities for historically underrepresented youth and communities. This position combines office-based coordination with field-based engagement and requires regular interaction with youth participants, educators, employers, post-secondary institutions, researchers, and community partners.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. The Conservancy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Your non-profit partner in the parks.
The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy was founded in December 1996 by a group of citizens concerned with the deteriorating conditions of Pittsburgh's historic city parks. A non-profit organization, the Parks Conservancy has worked closely with the City of Pittsburgh since 1998 under an official public-private partnership agreement to restore the city's four regional parks: Frick, Highland, Riverview, and Schenley. To date, the Parks Conservancy has raised $108 million toward park improvements. In addition to completing 17 major park improvement projects, stewarding over 1,700 acres, and working with thousands of volunteers annually, the Parks Conservancy has expanded into community and neighborhood parks as time and resources have permitted. The mission of the Parks Conservancy is to improve quality of life for the people of Pittsburgh by restoring the park system to excellence in partnership with government and the community. Projects and programs are conducted with respect for the environment, historic design, and the needs of our diverse region.
Offices: 317 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219, US
Your non-profit partner in the parks.
The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy was founded in December 1996 by a group of citizens concerned with the deteriorating conditions of Pittsburgh's historic city parks. A non-profit organization, the Parks Conservancy has worked closely with the City of Pittsburgh since 1998 under an official public-private partnership agreement to restore the city's four regional parks: Frick, Highland, Riverview, and Schenley. To date, the Parks Conservancy has raised $108 million toward park improvements. In addition to completing 17 major park improvement projects, stewarding over 1,700 acres, and working with thousands of volunteers annually, the Parks Conservancy has expanded into community and neighborhood parks as time and resources have permitted. The mission of the Parks Conservancy is to improve quality of life for the people of Pittsburgh by restoring the park system to excellence in partnership with government and the community. Projects and programs are conducted with respect for the environment, historic design, and the needs of our diverse region.
Offices: 317 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219, US
