Facilities Assistant

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The Textile Center is looking for a Facilities Assistant to maintain a welcoming space for its operations. The candidate will be involved in cleaning, organizing, and supporting various building activities, ensuring the venue operates smoothly for visitors and events. This full-time role offers flexible hours and a range of benefits, making it a golden opportunity for those passionate about arts and community service.

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid vacation, sick, and holiday time

Discount on Shop purchases

Qualifications

• Highly detail oriented and well organized.
• Experience cleaning and performing basic maintenance tasks.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with logistics and communications for repairs and maintenance.
• Clean the building and dispose of trash and recycling.
• Support setup and cleanup for building-wide events.

Skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Basic maintenance tasks

Cleaning

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Title: Facilities Assistant
Status: Full time, non-exempt
Hours: 36-40 hours/week; Benefits eligible
Pay Rate: $20 per hour
Reports to: Director of Operations

Schedule: Flexible availability Monday-Saturday, onsite (occasional evening/weekend for special events)

POSITION SCOPE AND PURPOSE

Textile Center seeks an energetic and detail-oriented Facilities Assistant to join our team. Our building is open 5 days a week to the public, and we need someone who can help us maintain a welcoming and well-functioning space for all who come through our doors.

Are you interested in helping an arts center keep its supplies organized?
Are you someone who enjoys keeping spaces clean, organized, and ready to be used?
Are you handy with tools and confident fixing minor facility issues?
Are you great at coordinating multiple appointments each month?
Are you a self-starter who can follow directions in an often fast-paced environment?

If so, this may be the role for you!

This position will report to the Director of Operations and work closely with our education and exhibition team members to keep the building and all of Textile Center’s programs running smoothly. A national center for fiber art, Textile Center’s mission is to honor textile traditions, promote excellence and innovation, nurture appreciation, and inspire widespread participation in fiber art. We are located in Minneapolis, just steps from the Prospect Park Green Line light rail stop.

SPECIFIC TASKS

• Assist with logistics, appointments, and communications for building and equipment repairs, maintenance, and upgrades
  Clean the building weekly, including kitchen, two bathrooms, gallery spaces, classrooms, offices, shop, Dye Lab, and common spaces
• Collect and dispose of trash and recycling
• Dispose of yard waste from grounds
• Do the laundry for Textile Center towels and table cloths
• Support set-up and clean-up for building wide events, including Garage Sale, Fiber Art for All, Artist Receptions, and more
• Assist with interior wall cleaning, repainting, and touch up as needed
• Change light bulbs as needed
• Keep the utility and tools room clean and organized
• Help organize supplies for on-site education classes and off-site outreach workshops
• Prepare program spaces for classes and events, including cleaning, moving furniture, restocking supplies, and setting up AV equipment
• Serve as the go-to person for additional supply and set-up needs, and tech equipment troubleshooting
  
  

BENEFITS

• Health insurance (Textile Center pays 80% of employee’s monthly premium)
• Insurance: Life, AD+D, ST/LT disability (Textile Center pays 100%)
• Dental insurance, flexible spending account, retirement savings plan
• Paid vacation, sick, and holiday time
• Discount on Shop purchases; free and discounted class opportunities

QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with and interest in fiber art techniques a plus!
• High School diploma preferred
• Highly detail oriented and well organized
• Experience cleaning
• Experience with basic maintenance tasks, like painting and light repair work.
• Ability to lift in excess of 30lbs
• Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, especially the Calendar, a plus.
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time; bend, stretch, engage in repetitive motions; push, pull, and carry items (classroom equipment, artwork, boxes etc.) for short distances
• Ability to use stairs, climb a ladder, and use a step stool
• Fully vaccinated for COVID-19

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time.

Textile Center is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. View our declaration of anti-racism here: textilecentermn.org/declaration-of-anti-racism/

Applicants for this position must successfully pass a background screening, and/or additional skills test as determined by management.

TO APPLY: Please send cover letter, current resume, and three professional references to Erin Husted, Director of Operations, at [e-mail].