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Introduction

Send the materials to info@salemartworks.org with the subject line “ATTN:  Human Resources”.
Please include:

• At least one reference

• Resume

• Workshop Proposal (1 per workshop)

No phone calls, please.  The position will remain open until filled.

Housekeeper

Introduction

Small Non-Profit Art Center and Artist Residency seeks a qualified Housekeeper for approximately 20 hours per week from November thru May and then 30 hours per week May thru October. No on-campus lodging is available-so proximity to Salem, NY is encouraged. The housekeepers' responsibilities during the 20 hours per week are the three residential houses as well as the office.  The housekeeper's responsibilities during the 30 hours per week include managing all aspects of cleanliness in three residential houses with 11 indoor rooms, 3 kitchen/living rooms, 8 bathrooms, 11 arthouses (outdoor cabins), linen closet, laundry room, and 3 porta potties. The housekeeper will maintain the cleanliness of floors, surfaces, restocking, and laundry. 

Day to Day

• Manage inventory of tools, supplies, linens, and furniture

• Bathrooms: restock, wipe surfaces, clean toilet, sink, mirror, bathtub/shower, wash rug/curtain/towels, and sweep and mop floors

• Main areas (i.e. living room, kitchen, stairs, hallway): sweep, mop, (weekly: check ceilings for cobwebs and remove, wipe down trim). Vacuum inside window sills as needed (summer)

• Maintain a neat and organized linen room, laundry room, cleaning closet, and supply cabinet with the highest standards of sanitation and organization.

• Coordinate support during high occupancy times (room turnovers and laundry).

• Must be able to balance a supply cost while incorporating biodegradable products as possible

• Maintain the cleanliness of cleaning supplies and equipment.

• Safely store and label linens, dispose of linens as necessary, and replenish as needed.

• Ability to lift 25 lbs

• Ability to stand on feet for extended periods of time.

• Ability to  work both indoors and outdoors

Qualifications:

• Hospitality or cleaning service background for at least 2 years.

• Proficiency in time management and cleaning a wide variety of things.

• Resourceful to avoid high cost of products

• Enjoys working with artists and people

Compensation

• The pay rate is  $15.00 

Dates of Employment:

• Part-time:  November 1 - April 30 (Monday thru Friday 9-1)

• Full time: May 1 - thru October 31 (Monday thru Friday 9 - 3)
  Some weekends may be required during peak season. 

Ability to Commute/relocate:

• Salem NY 12865: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Send resume to info@salemartworks.org ATTN:  Human Resources.

No phone calls, please.  The position will remain open until filled.

About SAW

Founded in 2005, Salem Art Works (SAW) is a contemporary arts center located on a 119-acre former dairy farm in rural upstate New York. SAW’s mission is to support both established and emerging artists in the creation of new and progressive work, and to promote the understanding and appreciation of contemporary art within the region. Managed and operated almost entirely by professional artists, SAW's unique place among rural residency centers arises from its commitment to collaboration, skill-sharing, and artistic freedom, paired with excellent technical support and superb facilities. SAW serves as a training center and studio facility open to all who wish to develop skills or complete creative and/or practical projects in metal fabrication, glass, blacksmithing, woodworking, stone carving, screen printing, painting, and ceramics.