Housekeeper-Part Time (seasonal)

About the role

The Seasonal Housekeeper plays a key role in maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and sustainability of North Cascades Institute’s facilities and grounds. Based at the Environmental Learning Center within North Cascades National Park, this position reports to the Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning of the Learning Center’s facilities, including sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, sanitizing, organizing, and restocking.
• Ensure all rooms are cleaned and inspected according to established standards.
• Maintain campus garbage and recycling containers.
• Keep supply closets orderly, clean, and well-stocked.
• Promptly report maintenance or housekeeping issues to the supervisor and immediately address hazards encountered during duties.
• Comply with infection-control policies as trained.
• Perform pest control removal as trained.
• Clean staff housing and perform deep-cleaning projects as assigned.
• Properly use and maintain cleaning tools and equipment.
• Collect, wash, dry, fold, and distribute laundry for participant lodges and other accommodations as assigned.
• Maintain an orderly, clean, and functional laundry room.
• Assist with routine groundskeeping (e.g., weed removal, thinning native plants, snow removal from pathways, debris clearing from trails) as assigned by the Operations Manager.
• Clean Institute vehicles as assigned.
• Respond to reasonable requests and customer feedback with professionalism.
• Participate in staff meetings, training programs, and cross-departmental work as assigned.
• Use a computer to access email, inventory tools, employee timecards, and the Human Resources portal.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods while performing cleaning and maintenance tasks.
• Regularly use hands and arms to operate cleaning tools, vacuums, mops, and other housekeeping equipment.
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds, such as laundry bags, cleaning supplies, and furniture.
• May be required to climb stairs or ladders and work in confined or elevated spaces.
• Must be able to work in varying indoor and outdoor conditions, including cold, heat, rain, snow, and uneven terrain.
• Ability to use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required for cleaning products or physical tasks.
• Must remain alert, observant, and safety-conscious while performing repetitive or physically demanding tasks.

Compensation

This is a seasonal, part-time, non-exempt position with an estimated work schedule of 24 hours per week. The pay rate is $19.76 per hour. The job location is at the Environmental Learning Center. Benefits include sick leave, vacation leave, paid holidays, and a $55 per month health care stipend. Benefits are prorated for employees working less than 40 hours per week. Employees are responsible for their own health insurance. This is a bargaining unit position represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District Lodge 751. All terms and conditions of employment are subject to change in accordance with a collective bargaining agreement.

Housing

Good quality housing is available through the Institute at $397/month including utilities, considerably below market rates. Private rooms in shared houses are typically available, but not guaranteed. In some cases, roommates in shared rooms may be required at $198.50/month.

To Apply

Please apply online on our website at: https://ncascades.org/jobs. Complete the online application and upload a cover letter and resume.

About North Cascades Institute

North Cascades Institute's mission is to inspire environmental stewardship through transformative learning experiences in nature. Since 1986, we have helped connect people, nature, and community through science, art, literature, and the hands-on study of natural and cultural history. Our goal is to help people of all ages and backgrounds experience and enjoy the mountains, rivers, forests, people, and wildlife of the Pacific Northwest – so all will care for and protect this special place. North Cascades Institute is a respected leader among U.S. environmental education organizations, and we believe that sustainable communities are built on healthy environments, vibrant economies, and social equity. The Institute is in sound financial health with a $4 million budget and strong reserves, and 21 four-star ratings with Charity Navigator for sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency.