Opportunities at The Westmoreland

The Part-Time Facilities Manager is responsible for managing the upkeep of the Museum’s building and grounds. This includes overseeing maintenance, supervising and coordinating with technical staff, and managing service contracts. The Facilities Manager ensures that both staff and external contractors maintain the facility’s cleanliness and safety, with the overall visitor experience in mind. Additionally, this role supports the Events team in preparing for and staffing Museum internal and private rental events. This is a Regular Part-Time position, requiring 20-34 hours per week.

Essential Functions: 

Building Management (75%) 

· Oversee the operation and monitoring of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to protect and preserve the Museum’s collection, building, and staff, utilizing advanced technology for monitoring. 

· Build and maintain relationships with vendors for HVAC, security, fire protection, telephone systems, and general maintenance. Meet with vendors on-site and manage contract negotiations. 

· Serve as the primary point of contact for weekday security (24/7) regarding irregular building openings/closings, false alarms, and any security system issues. Issue security passes for staff. 

· Maintain and operate the emergency generator and power distribution system. 

· Assess campus strategy and needs, manage capital projects, and provide assistance with exhibition project construction as needed. 

· Manage Museum’s custodial staff and external cleaning services, implementing best practices for cleanliness. 

· Ensure the museum grounds are safe, clean, and well-maintained, with timely snow removal during winter months. 

Administration and Other (25%) 

· Keep an inventory of cleaning and building supplies. 

· Plan and manage the annual facilities budget; oversee purchasing for grounds and facilities, and ensure timely approval and coding of all invoices. 

· Collaborate with all teams and support special events, assisting with setup, teardown, cleanup, and day of staffing as needed. 

· Supervise staff by assigning daily and weekly priorities, scheduling, managing time off, approving time cards, validating reported hours, evaluating performance, training as necessary, and maintaining regular communication. 

· Coordinate and organize all safety training sessions. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

1. An Associate Degree in a relevant field is preferred, or 3-6 years of progressively responsible experience in a related area. 

1. Preferred 2 to 4 years of supervisory experience in managing a commercial or institutional facility. 

2. Proven expertise in heating, boilers, air conditioning, electrical, and plumbing systems, including maintenance and repair of equipment. 

3. Strong computer and technology skills are required, with the ability to understand complex systems related to facility operations, including security cameras. 

4. Knowledge of cleaning, maintenance, safety, and security procedures is essential. Must be able to adhere to the Museum’s safety and security protocols. 

5. Valid PA driver’s license – must arrive promptly and be reliable. 

6. 7.Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed. 

Physical Work Environment: 

1. Must be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds. 

2. Will be exposed to extreme hot, cold (including snow and rain) in performing job duties. 

3. May be exposed to heights in performing job duties. 

Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory verification of 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.

The pay rate for this position is $25/hour.

If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to careers@thewestmoreland.org.

No phone calls please.

The Westmoreland Museum of American Art seeks an enthusiastic individual to work in the important Gallery Host role with the Visitor Experiences & Special Events Team. Gallery Hosts work to ensure a safe facility for all visitors, welcoming and assisting them during their visit. Responsibilities also include safeguarding our priceless collection through observation and inspection of the gallery spaces. This position will also be cross trained in the Museum Shop and Café Marchand.

Candidates for this position must be flexible, reliable, observant, and possess strong communication skills. Prior customer service experience is preferred. Individuals must be available to work flexible hours including days, evenings, weekends and holidays. This position is part-time, less than 20 hours per week. If you enjoy working with the public and have an interest in art or history, this position may be for you!

Hourly rate is $15/hour.

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 your cover letter and resume to careers@thewestmoreland.org.

The Westmoreland Museum of American Art is looking to hire a creative Education Programs Manager to continue to grow and innovate our educational experiences for audiences from pre-K, K-12 and higher education.. This position will oversee our committed groups of contracted educators and docents (teen and adult) for all education experiences. The Education Programs Manager works collaboratively with members of the Learning, Engagement and Partnerships Team (LEAP) to fulfill a variety of educational needs including developing and implementing curriculum-based experiences for students, actively cultivating relationships with educators, schools, districts, and administrators, supporting the summer art camp program, and managing a Teacher Advisor Council and special programing for educators. This position is being offered as full-time or part time (20-34 hours). 
 
Essential Functions: 

General 

1. In partnership with the Director of Learning, Engagement and Partnerships (DoLEAP), review current Museum tour programs, developing ideas and content to enhance current tours and create new tours. Personally facilitate or schedule tour guides as needed. 

2. Responsible for developing, managing, recruiting, evaluating and coordinating training of contracted educators and docents (teen and adult) for all education experiences. 

3. Plan and execute tours to meet attendance goals. Responsible for all administrative aspects of tour programs including scheduling reservations, transportation reimbursement tracking of all data relevant to grant compliance, including tour participation and program expenditures. 

4. Work with the Studio Programs Manager to offer a set of art activity studio components for tour programs. 

5. Support the Studio Programs Manager in development of curriculum and execution of the Museum’s summer art camp program for children. Act as a second Camp Director, facilitating projects, supervising attendees, managing camp assistants and overall providing an excellent camp experience. 

Pre-K 

1. Develop and manage programs for infants 3-24 months and toddlers 2-4 years old. 
 
K-12  

1. Host annual Back to School Night for educators to share information on upcoming exhibitions, provide tours, and schedule visits.  

2. Develop and manage Teacher Advisory Council to develop curriculum content for education experiences.  

3. Work with the DoLEAP to provide special programs to educators, including opportunities for Act 48 professional development and special events/evenings and workshops just for teachers.   

4. Develop and implement all training and evaluation for educational tours for K-12 students. 

5. Provide educational outreach to area schools while actively seeking and recruiting new school districts to participate in both outreach and on-site educational programs. 

Other: 

1. Support local college partnerships through programs and tours.  

2. Supporting the LEAP team in program planning or execution when needed. 

3. Other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

Full Time annual salary range $44,000 to $47,000 with a competitive benefits package. Part Time hourly range is $22.50 to $24.00. 
 To apply, please send cover letter and resume to careers@thewestmoreland.org. 
 
Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory verification FBI fingerprint, PA Child Abuse (Act 33) and PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearances. 
 

The Museum is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Museum does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.