Heritage - Building Manager

Puyalluptribe Nsn; Tacoma, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid medical

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid holidays and PTO including own/bd

Job summary

Puyalluptribe Nsn is seeking a Building Manager to oversee daily operations of the Tribal Longhouse and ensure adherence to cultural protocols. This role coordinates ceremonial, educational, and community events while managing contractors and budgets.

The successful candidate will have strong organizational skills, experience in facilities or cultural programming, and the ability to work respectfully with elders and community members. Position requires flexible hours for ceremonies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree plus 2 years in facilities management, event coordination, project management, or cultural programming; or equivalent.
• Intermediate computer skills using word processing and spreadsheets (Word, Excel, Access). Knowledge of Tribal history, culture and language required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and enforces policies for Tribal Longhouse use.
• Oversees scheduling for ceremonial, educational, and community events.
• Manages building-related projects and contractor coordination.
• Maintains documentation for scheduling, contracts, policies, and outcomes.
• Maintains oversite of Tribal Longhouse budget and prepares leadership reports.
• Communicates expectations and protocols to staff and community partners.

Skills

Organizational skills

Scheduling

Multi-project management

Event coordination

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree + 2 years facilities/events experience

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

Job description

Open: September 14, 2026

Close: September 29, 2026

Job Title: Building Manager

Department: Heritage

Reports To: Division Manager

Hours: 40 Hrs./Wk. - Full Time

Salary: Based on Salary Matrix+Benefits

Requisition: 952

Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information, call [phone] or email [e-mail]. The Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing, paid holidays, and paid time off including birthday leave.

Position Summary:

The Tribal Heritage Building Manager is responsible for the daily operation, scheduling, and stewardship of the Tribal Longhouse. This position ensures the Longhouse is used in accordance with Tribal policies, cultural protocols, and community needs. The Manager coordinates ceremonial, educational, and community events; oversees scheduling and logistics; manages contractors and projects; and ensures proper documentation and preservation of cultural integrity.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

1. Building Operations & Policies
   1. Develops, implements, and enforces policies and procedures governing the use of the Tribal Longhouse.
   2. Ensures building use aligns with Tribal cultural values, traditions, and protocols.
   3. Oversees general building operations, safety, and upkeep in coordination with relevant departments.
2. Scheduling & Event Coordination
   1. Manages building scheduling for ceremonial, educational (school-related), and community events.
   2. Coordinates employee schedules and maintains an up-to-date building calendar.
   3. Oversees traditional and cultural events held within the facility.
   4. Assigns tasks per project or event to staff, volunteers, or contractors as appropriate.
3. Project & Contract Management
   1. Manages building-related projects from planning through completion.
   2. Oversees contractor management, including coordination, compliance, and performance monitoring.
   3. Coordinates logistics for events and projects, including equipment, supplies, and space setup.
   4. Monitors and evaluates project outcomes to ensure goals are met.
4. Planning & Documentation
   1. Leads short- and long-term planning related to building use, improvements, and programming.
   2. Maintains accurate documentation related to scheduling, events, contracts, policies, and outcomes.
   3. Maintains oversight of the Tribal Longhouse budget.
   4. Prepares reports and updates for Tribal leadership as required.
5. Coordination & Communication
   1. Works closely with Tribal departments, employees, and community members.
   2. Serves as a point of contact for building use requests and external partners when appropriate.
   3. Ensures clear communication regarding expectations, schedules, and cultural protocols.
6. Knowledge of Tribal culture, traditions, and ceremonial protocols (or willingness to learn).
7. Strong organizational and scheduling skills.
8. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
9. Experience coordinating events, facilities, or community spaces.
10. Ability to work respectfully with elders, cultural leaders, staff, and community members.
11. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
12. Contributes to a favorable public image of the Tribe by establishing and maintaining relationships and participation in the community.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory duties.

Qualifications and Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree required and two years of experience in facilities management, event coordination, project management, or cultural programming; or satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience. Position requires intermediate computer skills using word processing, spreadsheets (i.e., Word for Windows, Excel, Access, etc.). Knowledge of Puyallup Tribal history, culture and language required.

Language Skills

Employee must demonstrate the ability to interact tactfully and positively with Tribal members, all levels of staff and management. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Ability to read, analyze and interpret common professional journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from staff and regulatory agencies. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions. Ability to effectively present information to management, employees and groups of people.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to communicate effectively in oral or written format.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to physically perform essential job tasks.

Licenses or Certificates

Must have and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and proof of auto insurance; valid driver’s license must not contain any restrictions that would prohibit the employee’s use of a tribal vehicle.

Must pass a criminal background check; must not have any felony convictions. Must be able to periodically pass criminal background check and must not have any felony convictions during employment.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, for ceremonies or community events.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires the ability to operate a typewriter, personal computer, multi-line telephone, calculator, facsimile and photocopier.
• Requires the ability to read, write, communicate, and interpret information accurately in English.
• Requires the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate work.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee occasionally is required to stand and walk.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level is moderate.
• The physical exertion is low to moderate.
• Work is generally performed in an office setting; however travel on canoe journeys and other events occur several times per year.
• There are frequent employee and client contacts and interruptions during the day.
• Requires occasional travel using employee’s own transportation.
• Employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions.

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.