Field Trip Facilitator
Company: Phipps Conservatory
Location: Pittsburgh
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: TITLE: Field Trip
Facilitator (Part-Time/Seasonal) DEPARTMENT: Education and
Community Outreach REPORTS TO: Science Education Program Manager
GENERAL SUMMARY: The Field Trip Facilitator will assist the Science
Education Program Manager in leading youth field trips which
typically take place Tuesday Friday mornings in the Conservatory.
This position is seasonal (March May) and two to four days per week
depending on applicant availability and field trip scheduling.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Help with material
preparation and classroom arrangement prior to student arrival.
Help students unload and get safely into the Conservatory. Ensure
lunches, bags, and other personal items get to the classroom. Help
groups navigate the Conservatory during self-guided portions of
their visit. Support classroom learning by assisting with hands-on
activities and keeping students positively engaged with the
material. Assist with field trip clean-up. Learn key lesson plans
to be able to teach classroom sessions in the event that the
Science Education Program Manager is unavailable. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS
AND ABILITIES REQUIRED Ability to implement all principal duties
and responsibilities. Excellent written and verbal communication
skills. Demonstrated ability to work with children across a broad
age range as well as the general public. Must be knowledgeable,
enthusiastic and responsible enough to generate interest and
enthusiasm from the public. Ability to effectively lead large
groups of students on tours and in a classroom setting Ability to
work with co-workers in a pleasant and courteous manner. Computer
skills proficiency with Internet and email software, as well as
Microsoft Office and Windows. Strong organizational and
problem-solving skills. Strong attention to details. Ability to
prioritize and work independently. PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SENSORY
DIMENSIONS Physical mobility: sitting, standing, walking,
lifting/carrying objects up to 30 pounds, manual dexterity to
operate keyboard. Mental effort: reading, writing, analyzing and
visualizing. Sensory requirement: ability to communicate and
respond to staff in a friendly and fair manner. Strong work ethic
in all areas of job performance. Ability to communicate and respond
both in person and over the phone to the general public, staff and
volunteers in a friendly manner. Able to work under deadlines and
stress. WORKING CONDITIONS Ability to provide own transportation to
perform principal responsibilities. Will have occasion to work in
or pass through any area of the Conservatory or growing houses.
MINIMUM POSITION GUIDELINES (Education, Experience and
Certification) Bachelors degree preferred in botany, horticulture,
plant biology, education or any educational science. Minimum of two
(2) years work experience or an equivalent combination of related
schooling and work experience. Revisions, additions or deletions to
this job description may be made at any point.
Keywords: Phipps Conservatory, Penn Hills , Field Trip Facilitator, Education / Teaching , Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
