Exhibitions Care and Building Manager
The Columbia Gorge Museum is a community-focused organization looking for someone who understands the connections between exhibitions care and maintenance and upkeep of our award-winning museum. Must have technical knowledge and a strong work ethic.
Job Responsibilities:
- Understands the connections between fully functional museum systems and the care of collections and exhibitions.
- Is part of the exhibitions team.
- Oversight of operations and maintenance of building custodial functions.
- In collaboration with ED and AED, ensures security and emergency preparedness procedures are implemented properly.
- Oversight for the contract cleaning and systems maintenance companies according to policy and procedures.
- Supervises other employees and/or volunteers to ensure all tasks are performed safely, efficiently, and effectively.
- Aids in set-up and tear down for museum events; flexibility in hours for events is required.
- Works closely with ED and AED to manage and review service contracts.
- Conducts and documents regular facilities inspections.
- Checks completed work by vendors and contractors.
- Recommends maintenance, mechanical, electrical, and facility design modifications.
- Communicates workplace safety precautions to employees.
- Communicates effectively with staff, understanding protocols are necessary policies and procedures.
Part time—$20 per hour ($22 after a 90-day probationary period)
Hours are flexible. This institution offers a 401K for the employee and sick time may be used for other reasons if previously approved.
Monthly staff meetings are required.
Qualifications / Skills:
- Understanding of Museum Collections best practices, or a willingness to learn.
- Strong project management skills
- Visitor experience focused
- Effective communication skills
- Technical maintenance skills
- IT skills (must use computers)
Education and Experience Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Some previous experience in this, or a related field.
To apply, email a cover letter, resume, and two references to the Assistant Executive Director, Madeline Ricks, at m.ricks@columbiagorge.org
