The following opportunities are currently open at Fairmount Park Conservancy.
Landscape Field Technician
Fairmount Park Conservancy is seeking a Landscape Field Technician. The Technician will be responsible for carrying out and coordinating the maintenance priorities of forest, meadow, wetland, horticultural landscapes, and general habitat restoration projects executed by Fairmount Park Conservancy. This is a grant-funded position.
Please, no phone calls, emails, or mailed applications. The application deadline is April 23, 2025.
Communications Coordinator
The Communications Coordinator is an integral part of the Communications team at the Conservancy. The position is primarily responsible for developing informative and engaging content for external audiences, writing and editing information for print and digital platforms, and supporting internal communications and constituent engagement. The Communications team engages daily in marketing park activities and events, advocating for healthy park infrastructure, celebrating park communities, and highlighting the ways that our organization and supporters bring parks to life. The Communications Coordinator will play a vital role in sharing this information with our key audiences and expanding our reach and base of support.
This role directly reports to the Marketing & Branding Manager, works closely with the Director of Communications, Chief of Staff, and the Conservancy’s PR consultant, and is expected to collaborate with all the program and project teams.
Please, no phone calls, emails, or mailed applications. The application deadline is April 30, 2025.
Development Manager
The Development Manager plays a crucial role within the organization and its data management, including overseeing the annual campaign, the donor database, and moves management. The ideal candidate will have a high level of proficiency in Raiser’s Edge, excellent organizational skills, and must be able to meet multiple deadlines. Additionally, the Development Manager must be able to function effectively in a dynamic environment under minimum supervision. The position will be responsible for effectively communicating with a variety of constituencies with a high level of courtesy and professionalism. This position reports to the Chief Development Officer and is a key member of the development team, while also working closely with the finance and communications teams.
Please, no phone calls, emails, or mailed applications. The application deadline is May 9, 2025.
Chief Executive Officer
Fairmount Park Conservancy (“the Conservancy”) is Philadelphia’s premier, award winning nonprofit that brings the City of Philadelphia’s park systems to life.
Joining the Conservancy as its new Chief Executive Officer is an opportunity to leverage your skills to lead the Conservancy and tap into this moment of transformation while ensuring the organization continues to grow, innovate, and serve the needs of the community.
The Conservancy is actively seeking a visionary and strategic leader, someone who possesses both an understanding of Philadelphia’s community dynamics and a strong financial and business acumen.
For best consideration, please submit a current resume and letter of introduction, by April 10, 2025, to Kittleman & Associates, LLC. via the link below.
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: Cedars House at Wissahickon Valley Park
Fairmount Park Conservancy is seeking expressions of interest from qualified food service operators to lease and operate the Cedars House located within the historic Wissahickon Valley Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This opportunity offers the selected operator a chance to establish a distinctive dining destination within one of Philadelphia’s most treasured natural settings.
Please submit materials electronically by 5 PM on April 18, 2025 via the link below.
Caretaker Positions in Fairmount Park
From time to time, Fairmount Park Conservancy partners with the City of Philadelphia to identify residential caretakers to steward historic properties in the park. Learn more here.