Campus and Workshop Host

We seek a collaborative and reliable person to join our team in the seasonal summer position of Campus and Workshop Host. Sitka is a 56-years-young coastal arts and ecology nonprofit. This team member will support the daily operations of Sitka's art, writing and ecology workshops in the summer. They will work closely with the Program Manager to help our workshops run smoothly, support the wonderful regional artists and experts who teach our workshops, steward campus caretaking responsibilities by helping maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment to ensure the best possible experience for Sitka guests. 20-30+ hours/week: The workload is 20-30+ hours weekly for this seasonal position, based on the candidate and Sitka's needs. Preference will be given to qualified and flexible applicants with experience and knowledge in customer relations, housekeeping, light audio/visual skills and an enthusiasm and capacity for physically active work in a fun and creative atmosphere.

Outdoor and in-studio/office work:

For people who thrive in lively and ever-changing settings, Sitka is an energizing and rewarding place to work. During the workday, our campus is cozy and welcoming, with lots of laughter and team collaboration, and not much alone time or personal space, so being the kind of person who can be productive while enjoying a lot going on around them is key. The Campus and Workshop Host will primarily work in multiple spaces like workshop studios, apartments and outdoors with minimal in-office work. They will also need to thrive when working autonomously.

Working style:

The Campus and Workshop Host will be self-organizing and self-motivated, proactively coordinating with participating workshop instructors, staff and guests to think through all the little details in advance of a workshop. They will be quick to regroup and troubleshoot the unexpected when things don't go as planned. They will find and sustain a healthy balance between self-driven, autonomous work and collaboration with a fun and supportive team. They will find joy in taking on this work not just as a list of tasks to be completed but as a community of relationships to be fostered. Most importantly, they will delight in exploring art and nature with adult guests of all ages and assist in creating experiences where the natural curiosity and creativity in individuals is sparked and celebrated. This is a practical-meets-playful summer job.

Central support:

While the Campus and Workshop Host will enjoy a great deal of autonomy in their work, they will not be alone. They will work closely with the Program Manager to support Sitka's workshops on a day-to-day basis. They will also work closely with the Assistant Director and Administrative Coordinator, who will provide central administrative and communications support (such as front desk support, supply ordering and other centralized services). Everyone will work together to create a sense of unity, continuity and quality across all of Sitka's programmatic experiences and communications.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

The Campus and Workshop Host assists in all aspects of Sitka's workshops including setting up/taking down workshop spaces and supplies, keeping workshop spaces, bathrooms and studio apartments clean and organized, greeting and assisting instructors and participants, answering visitor questions, making sure health and safety precautions are being taken, and other daily operational tasks to ensure the smooth and safe operation of daily workshops. Sitka's campus is small, beautiful and welcoming, and everyone who works at Sitka helps maintain our buildings and grounds. The Campus and Workshop Host will help clean and sanitize Sitka's main office space, kitchenette and library space, two small exterior restrooms and five studio apartments (between guest stays), and they will help keep outdoor areas looking well-maintained (all of these are small spaces that tend to stay tidy on their own). They will communicate any maintenance or supply inventory issues with the team. Sitka values reflection. As the staff member most present within the workshops, the Campus and Workshop Host will help pay attention to what's working, and what's not. Their feedback will be vital in debrief sessions to inform next year's workshop season.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Pitch In:

Help support team members when needed, make runs to the post office, enter data, file stuff, scan stuff... Everyone does a little bit of everything here, and there's a lot involved in making it all run smoothly while creating a sense of retreat-like calm for our guests.

Event Support:

Sitka events are a team effort, and we all work together to have things go off without a hitch, or at least not too many hitches. From greeting guests as they arrive to crossing t's and dotting the i's on the nametags, pay attention to all the little details that make events magical.

Daily Surprises:

Troubleshoot the unexpected, learn from mistakes, hold yourself and your teammates capable, clean up everything from spilled coffee to miscommunications, ask for help when you need it, offer help without being asked, share responsibilities, acknowledge others and help create a culture we're all proud to be a part of and share.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Caretaking/cleaning/groundskeeping experience preferred Experience working with people of all ages is preferred, including senior citizens with physical assistance needs AV/digital photography/technology basic experience preferred Arts/nature/educational program basic experience preferred Reliable, sleeves-rolled-up team player and collaborator is essential Warm and patient customer service skills are essential

REQUIREMENTS

This position requires access to a reliable vehicle This position involves daily physical labor and requires the ability to lift up to 50+ pounds, go up and down interior and outdoor stairs, hike on inclined geography and stand for extended periods at indoor and outdoor events As our facilities include indoor and outdoor spaces, this position requires the ability to work in outdoor elements and conditions on the Oregon coast

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$20/hour, 20 to 30+ hours a week, based on the candidate and Sitka's needs Seasonal, temporary, hourly, non-exempt position from mid-June through September Access to kayaks and canoe Free enrollment in one workshop of your choosing

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY

The Sitka Center for Art and Ecology affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to equity and inclusion, and believe different voices and perspectives strengthen our organization and amplify our impact.

ABOUT SITKA

For 56 years the Sitka Center for Art and Ecology has invited thousands of people to explore the interconnections between natural curiosity and personal creativity. Through workshops, residencies and public events the Sitka Center provides time and space for place-based reflection, inquiry and creation. Inspired moments and creative breakthroughs happen here every day, and for years after in the lives of those Sitka has touched. It's a magical place. The Sitka Center is located in Otis, Oregon (near Lincoln City) on Cascade Head, a beautiful place on the Oregon coast, surrounded by spruce forest, open meadow - and boundless inspiration. Our office is located within a 0.66-acre facility that also includes residences, studio spaces and a library. Roosevelt elk, black tail deer and northern flicker woodpecker sightings are a daily occurrence from our office windows. In June 2017 Sitka acquired a 80-acre nature preserve and house, located within the UNESCO Cascade Head Biosphere Reserve, and surrounded by 9,670 acres of protected Cascade Head Scenic Research Area. To apply, please submit the following items: Resume 2 professional references (reference names, emails, phone numbers and association) A brief cover email or letter sharing why you want to work at Sitka, what are you hoping to gain from your experience here and the strengths you will bring to the team.

Submit to:

info@sitkacenter.org or 56605 Sitka Drive, Otis, OR 97368

Pay:

Up to $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person