Location: Seattle,WA, USA
Event Support & Environmental Services – ON-CALL
OVERVIEW: Join the Vibrant World of Art! Calling all Environmental Services & Event Supportsuperheroes!✨
Are you ready to embark on an artistic adventure that goes beyond the ordinary? Look no further! The Seattle Art Museum is seeking talented and enthusiastic leaders to join our passionate team of Environmental Support Technicians. If you're someone who appreciates the beauty of masterpieces and takes pride in maintaining a clean and captivating environment, then this is your chance to shine!
ABOUT US: Nestled in the heart of Seattle's cultural scene, the Seattle Art Museum (SAM) is a sanctuary of creativity, a haven for imagination, and a hub of artistic expression. With our impressive collection of contemporary and classical art, captivating exhibitions, and engaging educational programs, we strive to inspire and connect people from all walks of life through the power of art.
As a On-Call Event Support & Environmental Services Technician at SAM, you'll be the guardian of our museum's pristine appearances! Your meticulous eye for detail, combined with your can-do attitude, will make you an invaluable asset to our team. You'll have the opportunity to showcase your cleaning prowess and contribute to the magical ambiance that allows art to truly shine. This includes all areas of the museum, including galleries, hallways, inside/outside public spaces, meeting rooms, offices, and storage areas (as assigned) while maintaining the museum in a safe, clean, and attractive condition.
Work is performed both independently and in teams in accordance with facility standards and procedures. Event Support staff assist with the smooth and safe running of events at the Seattle Art Museum. They may perform roles such as event furniture setup and teardown, restroom and floor care maintenance before, during, and after the event, portering, manual work, and other general duties as required.
SAM is dedicated to racial equity and strives for employees, volunteers, and interns who are passionate, qualified, and offer diverse perspectives. SAM prioritizes racial equity in the workplace because we know that people of color are the most impacted when it comes to inequities. We are particularly interested in engaging with historically under-represented groups in the museum field as we strive to be inclusive and equitable. SAM is responsive to cultural communities and experiences, and our strategic plan goals address the role art plays in empowering social justice and structural change to promote equity in our society.
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Facilities & Environmental Services Manager
COMPENSATION: $20.44 hourly
BENEFITS: Temporary and on-call employees are able to enroll in our company's 403b plan. Employees will also accrue sick leave at a rate of .0385 per hour worked. Additional benefits include access to fitness facility, and museum membership.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Exposure: Work areas are primarily inside, in a climate-controlled environment with light background noise. Work is occasionally performed at other indoor and outdoor sites. Position involves working with hazardous chemicals and cleaning agents.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED FOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Stationary Work: Approximately 95% of time is spent standing or moving around the work area. Balance of time (approximately 5%) is spent seated while working at a desk. Occasional extended periods of standing may be required when assisting at Museum events.
Communication: Clear and effective communication with volunteers, donors, members, the public, and co-workers is necessary.
Moving: The ability to move up to thirty pounds on occasion is necessary for moving files, equipment, and supplies. Must be able to regularly position self to access files.
Office Work: Ability to effectively and regularly operate a computer, keyboard, and other office productivity machinery, such as copy machines and printers, and ability to inspect, prepare and use paperwork, files, equipment, and supplies is necessary.
If you're ready to unleash your ES technician superpowers and be part of a team that brings art to life, then it's time to make your mark at the Seattle Art Museum. Join us on this extraordinary journey where passion and inspiration are the paints we use to create a masterpiece. Apply today and let your artistic spirit soar!
Don't check off every box listed above? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. SAM is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging – so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings!Centering equity, diversity, and inclusion as an organization, and as individuals, Seattle Art Museum (SAM) is committed to ensuring that all employees and volunteers enjoy a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. SAM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or any other protected class.
Please contact the Human Resources Department at (206) ###-#### or ...@seattleartmuseum.org for additional information or to request reasonable accommodations for the application or interview process.
Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
*ATTN: THIS IS NOT AN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ROLE; PLEASE READ JOB DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY*
TO APPLY: Please visit to submit SAM employment application, cover letter and resume.
Deadline: Until Filled
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