Facilities Representative

HOW TO APPLY:

Please email View email address on midwestmuseums.org with the following information.

1. Your resume.

2. A cover letter detailing why you are interested in this position and how you meet the requirements described in this job description.

3. OPTIONAL – Please consider filling out an optional, anonymous demographics survey,  click here. This survey will remain unattached to any application materials and is used only to determine patterns and opportunities for improvement. The hiring manager will not have access to the individual responses collected.

Applicant review will occur as applications are received. Please email View email address on midwestmuseums.org if you have questions about this process.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Department: Facilities

Reports to: Director of Facility Operations & Rentals

Compensation: $17.50

Grade: 1

Exempt or Nonexempt: Nonexempt

Hourly or Salaried: Hourly

Hours Per Week: Part-time Under 20

Hybrid or On Site: On Site

Language proficiency: English

Schedule:

Within Saturday to Tuesday; flexible scheduling available. Occasional evenings to support museum programs and initiatives as needed, with emphasis on our seasonal needs, May through October.

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO:

The Bakken Museum is a one-of-a-kind museum with a focus on innovation and the intersection of STEM and the humanities. The museum encourages curiosity through our exhibitions, events, and on and off-site education programs. Our purpose is to awaken the innovator inside each of us.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

The Bakken provides equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status, sex, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Facilities Staff are responsible for ensuring ongoing museum cleanliness and appearance. They play an important role in the overall management of The Bakken Museum including safety, security, maintenance, grounds keeping, and customer service. Facilities staff perform multiple tasks and activities related to ensuring successful daily museum operations as well as assisting with public and private events.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

60% of the role:

• Maintain cleanliness of the 28,000 sq. foot facility including exhibits, meeting rooms, and museum, as well as 3 acres of gardens and grounds on a day-to-day basis, as designated by the Director of Facility Operations & Rentals.

5% of the role: 

• Support the Museum’s private and public events, which includes event set-up and take-down, as well as working with designated staff, guests, hosts, and visitors to coordinate timing and needs.

35% of the role:

• Regularly check grounds for trash and litter; keep outside entryway free of leaves, snow, etc.
• Maintain building security and safety (lock-up policy and procedure, etc.)
• Uphold the Museum’s exterior grounds including but not limited to minor landscaping, mowing lawns, shoveling entrances, raking leaves. Gardening includes the expansive Florence Bakken Medicinal Garden, the Dakota Native Plants Garden and Wetland, as well as smaller gardens throughout.

Other duties as needed or required

Diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion (DEAI) are core functions of all positions at The Bakken Museum. While some roles may have more specific responsibilities, the items below are a part of everyone’s role at the museum:

• Demonstrate a commitment to DEAI through continuous personal development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias to help cultivate and promote a culture of inclusivity and belonging for all staff.
• Proactively work on your own and collaboratively with other museum staff to ensure equitable and representative experiences for all museum visitors and program participants.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• One year of relevant work history and commitment to the success of The Bakken Museum.
• Must be available to be scheduled onto evening and weekend event schedules as needed with emphasis on our seasonal needs May through October.
• This position requires up to 20 hours per week, with availability between Saturday and Tuesday. Flexible scheduling options are available.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Routine lifting and moving of up to 30 lbs. Occasional heavy moving of up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for up to 8 hours per shift.
• Ability to move through and access all areas of the buildings and grounds including stairs, indoor and outdoor areas, and small spaces.
• Ability to manipulate computers, office equipment, folding chairs and tables, and similar items related to an office environment.

TRAVEL:

None required.