Hybrid Landscape & Environmental Design Specialist presso Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium

Part Time Landscape & Environmental Design Specialist 

Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is seeking a Landscape & Environmental Designer. This position is an hourly, non-union position responsible for helping with environmental design and rendering needs in the urban conservation projects.  

Salary range: $14-$16/hour

Essential Job Functions:

Help create design concepts for urban green space revitalization, utilizing ecological and biodiversity principles

Participate in community listening sessions. 

Help inform design concepts with community feedback. 

Produce visual plans and outputs for environmental design concepts related to urban conservation work in the Conservation department.

Performance Factors:

Attendance and Dependability

Timely delivery of design concepts 

The employee can be depended on to report to work at the scheduled time and is seldom absent from work. 

Employee is expected to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments.

Communication and Contact: 

The employee communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Zoological Society.

Relationships with Others: 

The employee works effectively and relates well with others in a professional setting inside and outside the Zoological Society. 

Exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others, and works to maintain constructive working relationships.

Provides excellent customer service in the areas of community relations and external collaborations

Education/Experience/Knowledge/Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in urban design, landscape architecture or in a related field; post graduate training preferred.

Exposure to environmental design principles in an urban ecological context.

Expert proficiency in visualization and rendering software. 

Physical Requirements:

The responsibilities can be performed indoors, at a computer. 

Ability to sit for extended periods at a computer and verbally communicate design concepts and updates is a must. 

Visiting community locations involve working outdoors in potentially adverse weather conditions.