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The Westmoreland Museum of American Art seeks an enthusiastic individual to work in the important Event Associate role with the Visitor Experiences & Special Events Team. The Event Associate will help take our Museum events and outside rentals to the next level, providing exceptional customer service. The Event Associate works to create a positive and enjoyable experience for guests while ensuring Museum property is always kept safe, clean, and properly maintained.

Responsibilities also include:

• Assisting with table and chair set up and breakdown
• Assisting with food and beverage preparation, set up, and clean up
• Cleaning, recycling, and ensuring a clean environment at all times
• Placing event décor, linens, table settings, etc.
• Greeting vendors and guests and directing them as appropriate
• Enforcing venue policies and procedures
• Answering questions and providing directions
• Following Museum safety procedures in performing all duties of the job
• Performing other duties as assigned

Candidates for this position must be flexible, reliable, observant, and possess strong customer service skills. Prior experience working with the public in a special event or hospitality setting is preferred. Individuals must be available to work flexible hours including days, evenings, weekends, and some holidays. This position is part-time, less than 20 hours per week.

Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory verification or criminal, and/or employment background checks.

The Westmoreland is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume to careers@thewestmoreland.org

Part-Time | Less Than 20 Hours per Week

Are you a dependable and hands-on individual looking for a weekend role?

Join our Museum Facilities Team where you can make a significant impact on our operations! Help keep our building and grounds safe, clean, and running smoothly during weekend hours. You’ll play an essential role in ensuring a welcoming and safe environment at the Museum.

About the Role:
Oversees the safety and security of the Museum’s staff and visitors and provides maintenance of the building and grounds during weekend hours. The candidate will patrol the premises to ensure cleanliness and safety for our staff and visitors, manage weekend cleaning operations, support event activities, and provide on-call assistance for our nearby rental property. The candidate will report to the Facilities Manager and the COO and work closely with our Visitor Services and Events teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Weekend Visitor Services and Event staff and provide building security during visitor hours
• Responsible for set-ups/staging and de-installations of museum community spaces for events setups and some weekday evenings (as requested)
• Monitor heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
• Complete weekend maintenance projects as assigned.
• Assist with weekend events in coordination with Visitor Services and Events teams.
• Supervise weekend cleaning staff and outside cleaning contractors.
• Ensure that Museum grounds are clean, safe, and well-maintained.

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree preferred, or 2–4 years of progressive related experience.
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and maintenance systems.
• Computer and technology skills; ability to operate facility systems and security cameras.
• Familiarity with safety, cleaning, and security protocols.
• Ability to lift and carry at least 50 lbs. and work in varying weather conditions.
• Must be reliable, available to work weekends and evenings, and hold a valid PA driver’s license.

Schedule:

• On call
• Weekends

Work Location: In person

Work weekends, make a difference, and be part of a passionate team!

Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory verification of criminal and/or background checks.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

TO APPLY: Please send a resume and letter of interest to careers@thewestmoreland.org. No phone calls, please.