The Ordway: The Ordway is the arts epicenter of Saint Paul, Minnesota, and one of the leading nonprofit performing arts centers in the country. Founded on the belief that performing arts should be wide-ranging and accessible to all, the Ordway is home to a variety of performances that encompass the finest in Broadway musicals, concerts, dance and vocal artists. Known as the most comfortable place to catch a show in Minnesota, the Ordway includes a magnificent 1,900-seat Music Theater, a state-of-the-art 1,100-seat Concert Hall and spacious lobbies. The Ordway aims to reflect the communities it serves and address barriers to ensure everyone can experience the power of the performing arts.

Position Purpose: The Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working environment for all staff and patrons.

Position Details:

• Posting Date: 4/24/24
• Closing Date: The Ordway is dedicated to building an equitable environment and strongly encourages applications from Black, Indigenous, People of Color, women, transgender and non-binary candidates. This position will remain open until a diverse and qualified pool of candidates is identified. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Pay: $18.30 per hour
• Employee Type: Hourly, Part-time, Shift schedules vary.
• Department: Housekeeping
• Reports to: Housekeeping Manager

Key Performance Areas:

• Maintain cleanliness standards and guidelines using various processes and equipment to ensure a daily safe and clean environment that demonstrates the Ordway’s impeccable appearance.
• Work both independently and with custodial team to complete daily and assigned tasks.
• Maintain all Ordway cleaning standards and guidelines in all common areas, the main hall, lobby, dressing rooms, and offices.
• Complete external maintenance tasks as needed, such as shoveling snow.
• Assist and complete unique tasks when special events are planned at the Ordway to meet the demands of each event.
• Maintain a flexible work to support the demands of the Housekeeping Department.
• The Ordway is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and inclusive excellence of the organization through their communication skills.

Other Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in housekeeping preferred.
• The ability to lift 50 lbs, with assistance.
• The ability to bend, move quickly up and down stairs, crouch or stoop, crawl, work in small spaces, and walk.

The Ordway requires all employees to adhere to the COVID safety standards set by the artists and tours that perform on our stages. This means that at times Ordway employees may be required to wear masks, to take COVID tests, and possibly, to provide proof of COVID vaccination. The Ordway is an equal opportunity employer and will consider requests for reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants based on disability or sincerely-held religious beliefs.

To Apply: For more information or to apply, visit ordway.org/employment.

Ordway is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, age, local human rights commission activity, national origin, and veteran, or disability status. The Ordway Theater and administrative office are wheelchair accessible and service animals are welcomed. All applicants who have questions or needs regarding access accommodations or interpreting assistance for job interviews are encouraged to reach out to Human Resources.

We know there are great candidates who may not fit into the criteria we’ve outlined here, or who have important skills we haven’t listed. If that’s you, please don’t hesitate to apply anyway and tell us about yourself.