Careers

Educator (part-time, 15-25 hours/week including some nights and weekends)

Summary

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House is a non-profit organization with a primary mission to preserve, interpret, and promote the Martin House, a National Historic Landmark and a premier New York State Historic Site. The Martin House seeks a part-time Educator to join our team. This position will facilitate and lead educational programming and engage our community to learn about architecture, art, landscape, and historic preservation.

The Educator will report to the education manager, and supports all aspects of the administration and delivery of the Martin House’s educational programs, including K-12 school trips, university tours, community outreach, on-site classes, summer camps, large-scale community programs held on-site, and scout programs. This position will be trained as a certified docent, able to give tours.

We strongly encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, and other individuals who are under-represented in the profession, across color, creed, race, ethnic and national origin, physical ability, gender and sexual identity, or any other legally protected basis.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Execute a dynamic roster of programs designed for both adults and children. These include school programs, adult workshops, community events, public & specialty tours, curated travel trips, and more.
• Collaborate with educators, parents, and other education program participants to ensure successful program execution.
• Serve as a Martin House docent to provide tours to the public, often on short notice as needed.
• Assist with other ad hoc projects and tasks.

Qualifications

• B.A. in education, museum studies, history, or architecture preferred.
• Hands-on teaching experience, working with children’s groups or experience with community based programs.
• Confident speaking in front of groups.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work well with volunteers.
• Ability to work in independently, as well as on a team.

Compensation: Compensation starts at $20/hour, but may be adjusted based on experience.

To apply: send the following materials to hr@martinhouse.org indicating “Educator” in the subject line:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but we will begin reviewing applications on June 10, 2024.

Facilities Coordinator (part-time, 20-25 hours/week)      

Summary

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House is a non-profit organization with a primary mission to preserve, interpret, and promote the Martin House, a National Historic Landmark and a premier New York State Historic Site.

The Martin House seeks a part-time Facilities Coordinator to join our team. The Facilities Coordinator performs routine and preventative maintenance, and is alert for any operational or security problems. This position also helps maintain and secure an impeccable facility that is clean, safe, professional, and welcoming for all areas of the Martin House estate, including both historic and contemporary buildings and the exterior site.

This part-time position will include 20-25 hours/week scheduled Thursday through Sunday from 3 – 8:00 pm with alternate weekends on an as-needed basis.

We strongly encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, and other individuals who are under-represented in the profession, across color, creed, race, ethnic and national origin, physical ability, gender and sexual identity, or any other legally protected basis.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Member of the Martin House Security-Fire on-call list.
• Lock and unlock assigned buildings: secure buildings when facilities are not in use; checking for unlocked doors/windows; turning off lights; reporting any suspicious/unauthorized activity.
• Inspect each building for integrity, vandalism, water leaks, ice, motors running, and miscellaneous items that reveal themselves on inspection.
• Assist with the setup & breakdown of facilities/grounds for meetings, education programs, special events, and rentals, etc.
• Complete work orders in a timely fashion using the UpKeep software system.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms/bathrooms using established practices and procedures.
• Clean, dust, & wipe furniture; sweep, mop, and vacuum floors; vacuum & shampoo carpets; daily clean and restock of bathrooms and kitchens.
• Empty/clean wastebaskets and trash containers; handle recycling materials; replace light bulbs; refill restroom dispensers.
• Safely use, maintain, and operate a golf cart.
• Safely use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools: auto scrubbers, high pressure washers, vacuums, brooms, mops, and squeegees for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture, etc.
• Ability to work in unfavorable weather conditions; perform snow removal activities by removing snow/ice from sidewalks, paths, and specific verandahs and balconies; apply snow melt to maintain walks and ensure safe conditions for all users.
• Wash accessible interior and exterior art glass windows.
• Attend to emergencies as necessary.
• Fix equipment and items as needed.
• Perform related duties as required and/or needed.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent vocational school
• More than one-year experience in custodial work
• Have essential physical and mental capabilities in the following: interpersonal skills, memory, attention to detail, following directions, comprehension, calculating, reading, writing, speaking, evaluating, mathematics & organization. Basic computer skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Considerable physical activity (more than 70% of the job). Requires heavy physical work. Must be able to lift and move heavy objects and work for extended periods of time. (furniture, snow, boxes, exhibit cases, equipment, supplies and more on an incidental basis)
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions in accordance with Martin House policies and professional best practices.

Compensation: Compensation starts at $18/hour, but may be adjusted based on experience.

To apply: send the following materials to hr@martinhouse.org indicating “Facilities Coordinator” in the subject line:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.