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The Eiteljorg Museum seeks to attract, recruit, and support a diverse staff of talented people. We offer competitive packages and practice equal opportunity employment policies. In this section, find listings for any open positions.

Retail Sales Associate

The Retail Sales Associate at the Eiteljorg Museum will be the face of the store. You will provide excellent customer service and drive sales through your knowledge of sales, a deep commitment to the museum’s mission and the ability to cultivate a collaborative, results-oriented team culture are essential.

Hourly: $15

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and résumé to personnel@eiteljorg.com.

Please note that a job offer will be contingent on completion of a successful background check.

Job Description

Position title: Retail Sales Associate
Reports to: Retail Sales Manager
Department: Museum Store
Status: Part-time, Nonexempt

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide knowledgeable and professional retail customer service in store, over the phone and online.
• Maintain an attractive, neat and orderly sales area. Maintain neat and attractive merchandise displays.
• Keep current on merchandise, educational information, trends, techniques of fine art, jewelry, as well as store policies and procedures.
• Restock all merchandise and supplies in sales area.
• Accurately receive, ticket, and place new merchandise out on the selling floor, safely and efficiently store back stock in the cage or under stock cabinets.
• Complete daily sales reports and work logs. Service special transactions including opening memberships, accurately calculating shipping fees and completing a shipping form and performing opening and closing procedures.
• Light housekeeping duties, vacuuming, dusting and glass cleaning.
• Assist store management with duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications

Required Skills, Competencies, and Qualities:

  • Excellent written, verbal (and nonverbal) communication skills and strong organizational skills
  • Dedication to providing exceptional service and support to patrons, employees and other partners
  • Exceptional level of self-awareness and emotional intelligence
  • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance
  • Consistent work habits
  • Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, including staff, volunteers, vendors, and other partners.

Qualifications and Work Experience Requirements:

  • High School degree plus two years retail sales experience.
  • An interest in and knowledge of American Indian & Western art and culture
  • Ability to operate a point of sale terminal and calculator.
  • Flexibility to work days, weekends and occasional evenings
  • Ability to stand and walk on feet for long periods of time (up to 8 hours); climb a 6 foot ladder and lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Contribute to a positive working environment and cooperate with co-workers.
  • Must have a professional appearance and wear professional attire.

Physical and Work Environment Demands:

The Retail Sale Associate role primarily involves working in an office environment within the museum, requiring the ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods, often moving between different areas. The position necessitates regular use of hands and fingers for handling objects, tools, or controls, particularly when using a computer or managing physical membership materials. Adequate vision and hearing are essential for tasks such as reading documents, using a computer, and communicating effectively with colleagues and members. Occasionally, the role may require lifting and carrying objects, such as membership materials, event supplies, or office equipment, weighing up to 25 pounds. The job also involves frequent repetitive motions, such as typing and using a computer mouse.

While most work is performed in a typical office setting with controlled climate and standard office lighting, some duties may take place in various indoor and outdoor event settings, requiring adaptability to different environments and weather conditions. The noise level is usually moderate but may occasionally be higher during events. The role involves regular interaction with staff, members, donors, and the public, necessitating excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Although the position generally follows a standard workweek, flexibility is required to accommodate events, meetings, and other activities that may occur outside of regular business hours, including evenings and weekends.

Additional Information

Mission Statement: The Eiteljorg Museum explores the intersection of the arts, histories and cultures of the past and present by sharing the diverse stories of the American West and the Indigenous Peoples of North America.

Vision and Values: The Eiteljorg Museum is committed to being a welcoming environment where people feel a sense of belonging. We aim to build authentic connections through artistic expressions and educational programs, creating thought-provoking experiences that explore our past, present, and shared future. We amplify the voices of artists and champion their creative expression, representing the intersection of cultures and perspectives to create a place where transformation is possible. Our diverse story of human accomplishment, adversity, and perseverance is told with respect and sensitivity to all peoples and cultures. We uphold the values of integrity, respect, collaboration, and excellence as paramount to accomplishing our mission. Integrity involves stewarding our collection, resources, processes, and relationships with honesty and transparency. Respect is intentionally weaving diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion into every aspect of the Museum. Collaboration involves developing and sustaining authentic internal and external relationships that support common goals. Excellence is about creating exceptional experiences.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: The Eiteljorg Museum is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and strive to support a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer.

ADA Requirements: The Eiteljorg Museum is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Museum will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job, unless such accommodations would cause undue hardship. If you require accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 317.275.1335 . We will work with you to meet your needs in a confidential and respectful manner. The Eiteljorg Museum values diversity and inclusion and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

Seasonal Housekeeper

The Housekeeper provides housekeeping services throughout the Museum facilities and grounds to ensure a clean and healthy environment for Museum guests and staff. The Housekeeping Associate is responsible for completing assigned cleaning tasks according to museum-specific standards.

Hourly: $15

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and résumé to personnel@eiteljorg.com.

Please note that a job offer will be contingent on completion of a successful background check.

Job Description

Position title: Seasonal Housekeeper
Reports to: Lead Housekeeper
Department: Facilities 
Status: Part-time, Nonexempt

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Complete daily cleaning and sanitizing of restrooms as well as cleaning all public areas, offices and common areas per assigned task schedule.
  • Ensure events, rentals, etc. are setup on time and as planned through coordination with Events Manager and Facilities Leadership.
  • Must be able to safety operate Facilities department vehicles both on and off museum property.
  • Support Collections department for gallery cleaning and other aspects of support for the collections
  • Conduct thorough daily inspections of all areas within the museum and ensure proper cleaning has been completed.
  • Report all concerns to immediate supervisor in a timely manner
  • Assists with outside grounds maintenance including snow removal, weeding and lot pick up as needed
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by Facilities team leadership.
  • Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
  • Work Annual Indian Market and Festival, 4th weekend of June
  • Work other special events as assigned
  • Manage projects assigned to the website design firm and other outside resources.
  • Lead involvement in community events with the help of other team members.
  • Manage assigned budget.
  • Co-manage and supervise interns and their day-to-day responsibilities.

 

Requirements / Qualifications

Required Skills, Competencies, and Qualities:

1. Effective Communication Skills
Expresses oneself clearly and effectively when speaking and/or writing to individuals or groups; listens attentively; ensures that information is understood by all parties; shares information in a timely manner using the most appropriate method; presents well-organized information in a group setting.
2. Reliable Problem Solving Abilities
• Develops and improves methods or skills related to solving problems in a calm, fair, respectful and timely response
3. Quality & Accuracy of Work
• Commits to fulfilling responsibilities with professionalism, accuracy and the highest quality
• Supports and encourages team members to produce excellence in their day to day tasks, offering help where needed
4. Valuing Diversity
Treats all individuals fairly and respectfully, works effectively with others, regardless of their background, position, or status; ensures that opportunities are equally available to all; respects different values and viewpoints.
• Consistently looks at issues from multiple perspectives, respecting the viewpoints and values of others
• Treats people with fairness, respect, and consideration without regard for their position, status or background
• Proactively minimizes barriers and ensures opportunities are equally available to all
• Understands multiple cultures and is able to work across boundaries
5. Collaboration Skills & Teamwork
• Offers encouragement to department team members to work together to achieve common goals
• Encourages co-workers to go above and beyond successes
• Supports creativity and new ways of accomplishing challenging goals
6. Ability to Timely Meet Deadlines, Goals & Objectives
• Works to develop realistic goals and objectives for self
• Is efficient with meeting individual deadlines in a timely manner so that others are able to meet their own individual or the team’s deadlines.
7. Overall Performance
• Works efficiently to meet responsibilities, with professionalism and respect for others
• Follows through with commitments to individual position, team members and other departments

Qualifications and Work Experience Requirements:

• Good communication skills. Able to use computer, phone and verbal skills necessary to work with a variety of staff, clients and security personnel
• A minimum of 1-3 years’ experience with housekeeping duties within a commercial environment
• Flexible hours with an average work week consisting of 20 Hours or less; flexible hours include evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
• Must demonstrate a record of accomplishment of strong customer service.
• Must have basic knowledge and aptitude working with audiovisual equipment for events, both in-house and rental. This includes but is not limited to sound systems, microphones, projectors, CD & DVD players and podiums.
• Must have knowledge of operating housekeeping commercial equipment including floor scrubbers, floor buffers and carpet cleaners
• Demonstrate good time management skills and the ability work independently in a museum environment

Physical and Work Environment Demands:

The Housekeeper‘s role primarily involves working in an office environment within the museum, requiring the ability to stand and walk for extended periods, often moving between different areas. The position necessitates regular use of hands and fingers for handling objects, tools, or controls. Adequate vision and hearing are essential for tasks such as reading documents, using a computer, and communicating effectively with colleagues and members. Occasionally, the role may require lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds. The job also involves frequent repetitive motions, must be able to lift heavy objects (tables, chairs, crates etc.) for event setup and tear down as well as housekeeping duties.

While most work is performed in a typical office setting with controlled climate and standard office lighting, some duties may take place in various indoor and outdoor event settings, requiring adaptability to different environments and weather conditions. The noise level is usually moderate but may occasionally be higher during events. The role involves regular interaction with staff, members, donors, and the public, necessitating excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Although the position generally follows a standard workweek, flexibility is required to accommodate events, meetings, and other activities that may occur outside of regular business hours, including evenings and weekends.

Additional Information

Mission Statement: The Eiteljorg Museum explores the intersection of the arts, histories and cultures of the past and present by sharing the diverse stories of the American West and the Indigenous Peoples of North America.

Vision and Values: The Eiteljorg Museum is committed to being a welcoming environment where people feel a sense of belonging. We aim to build authentic connections through artistic expressions and educational programs, creating thought-provoking experiences that explore our past, present, and shared future. We amplify the voices of artists and champion their creative expression, representing the intersection of cultures and perspectives to create a place where transformation is possible. Our diverse story of human accomplishment, adversity, and perseverance is told with respect and sensitivity to all peoples and cultures. We uphold the values of integrity, respect, collaboration, and excellence as paramount to accomplishing our mission. Integrity involves stewarding our collection, resources, processes, and relationships with honesty and transparency. Respect is intentionally weaving diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion into every aspect of the Museum. Collaboration involves developing and sustaining authentic internal and external relationships that support common goals. Excellence is about creating exceptional experiences.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: The Eiteljorg Museum is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and strive to support a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer.

ADA Requirements: The Eiteljorg Museum is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Museum will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job, unless such accommodations would cause undue hardship. If you require accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 317.275.1335 . We will work with you to meet your needs in a confidential and respectful manner. The Eiteljorg Museum values diversity and inclusion and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

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